Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library
Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library is a private foundation, based in Hannibal, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2025 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2026, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $2.
Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library reported $3K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $2,667 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +451.0% vs 2025
- Total assets
- $9,222
- +76.3% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $6,659
- +165.8% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $2,667
- +451.0% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $2,667
- +451.0% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $484 (2025) to $3K (2026). In 2026 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,222 | $6,659 | $2,667 | $2,667 | Total only | $2,667 | $2 | $3,992 |
| 2025 | $5,230 | $2,505 | $484 | $484 | Total only | $484 | — | $192 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library is led by Leandra Bridgeman, President on every filing since 2025; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Leandra Bridgeman
President
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Greathouse
Secretary
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Grubb
Vice President
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Graves
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library
How much does Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library give each year?
Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library reported $3K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it reported $484 in grants paid.
How large is Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library?
Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library reported $9K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library's EIN?
Friends of the Free Hannibal Public Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1372164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 23, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
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