Friends of the Jefferson Public Library
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library is an independent organization comprised of civic-minded volunteers which supports the Jefferson Parish Library by promoting Library awareness, providing needed funds for unbudgeted items for the Library and its Branches through fundraising and participation in Literacy Programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$195K
+14.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$119K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$119K
About Friends of the Jefferson Public Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Jefferson Public Library is a nonprofit organization, based in METAIRIE, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $195K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $119K.
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $195,083 | $170,020 | $237,462 |
| Revenue | $156,890 | $165,809 | $177,187 |
| Expenses | $131,827 | $233,250 | $123,812 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Orth | President | 15 | — |
| Barbara Coman | Vice President | 10 | — |
| Sue Craig | Recording Secretary | 20 | — |
| Collette Ricaud | Corresponding Secretary | 5 | — |
| Peg Phelps | Treasurer | 30 | — |
| Rose Catalanotto | At Large Board Member | 5 | — |
| Annette Centanni | At Large Board Member | 5 | — |
| Betty Small | At Large Board Member | 5 | — |
| Lisa Conescu | Library Board Representative | 2 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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