Friends of The Guilford Free Library
Friends of The Guilford Free Library is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Guilford, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $195K. Net investment income was $6K.
Friends of The Guilford Free Library at a glance
In short: Friends of The Guilford Free Library gave $195K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $195K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $195,492
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $195,492
- Median grant
- $195,492
- Total assets
- $28,891
- -87.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Friends of The Guilford Free Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $195,492 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,891 | $6,259 | $212,109 | $195,492 | 1 | $195,492 | $5,924 |
| 2025 | $235,050 | $51,845 | $25,458 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $227,410 | $38,155 | $19,810 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $189,385 | $21,340 | $14,999 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $189,089 | $21,295 | $17,981 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $183,647 | $20,902 | $16,887 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of The Guilford Free Library is led by Davida Bagatelle, President since 2026 (on filings since 2024); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Davida Bagatelle
President
Chair → President, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Cathi Wilkin
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ellen Girouard
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Linda Jo Hay
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Laurie Carter
Vice President
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Patrice Pennington
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Deb Albright
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Deborah Albright (2024–2025) — Vice Chair
- Former: Amber Hunt (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Leah Gessner (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jody Hauser (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Guilford Free Library
How much does Friends of The Guilford Free Library give each year?
Friends of The Guilford Free Library gave $195K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Friends of The Guilford Free Library?
Friends of The Guilford Free Library reported $29K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What is Friends of The Guilford Free Library?
Friends of The Guilford Free Library is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Guilford, VT. It holds $29K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Friends of The Guilford Free Library operate?
Friends of The Guilford Free Library has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Friends of The Guilford Free Library's EIN?
Friends of The Guilford Free Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3144535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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