The Organizations mission is to support the Highwood Public Library, focus attention on Library services, facilities and needs, promote the welfare and growth of the Library and receive and encourage gifts and bequests to the Library.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+17.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$103K
-78.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$103K
-78.7% YoY
About Friends of the Highwood Public Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Highwood Public Library is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in HIGHWOOD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,266,476 | $1,078,880 | $1,096,546 |
| Revenue | $296,740 | $474,169 | $1,032,170 |
| Expenses | $109,144 | $491,835 | $191,381 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,653 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Highwood Public Library ($103,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highwood Public Library Highwood, IL | LIBRARY SUPPORT | $103,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Meyers | President | 1 | — |
| Kristi Winchester | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Martin Rosenthal | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Laura Singer | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Maureen Chertow Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifur Condon | Director | 1 | — |
| Vicki Newman | Director | 1 | — |
| John Rood | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of the Highwood Public Library?
Friends of the Highwood Public Library is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in HIGHWOOD, IL. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Friends of the Highwood Public Library?
As of 2025, Friends of the Highwood Public Library holds $1.3M in total assets with $297K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $103K in 2025.
Where does Friends of the Highwood Public Library operate?
Friends of the Highwood Public Library has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Friends of the Highwood Public Library award?
In 2025, Friends of the Highwood Public Library awarded 1 grants totaling $103K — an average of about $103K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of the Highwood Public Library's EIN?
Friends of the Highwood Public Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4409594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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