Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library is a private foundation, based in Preston, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $2.
Friends of the Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Library gave $20K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $20K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $19,570
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $19,570
- Median grant
- $19,570
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Larsen Sant Public Library ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Library gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Larsen Sant Public Library Preston, ID | Facility Improvements | $19,570 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,110 | $21,832 | $19,570 | 1 | $20,867 | $2 | $486 |
| 2020 | $19,722 | $1,645 | $876 | — | — | — | $2 | $947 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of the Library reported a distributable amount of $486 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Library is led by Heather Emery, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Heather Emery
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilyn Hatch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Library
How much does Friends of the Library give each year?
Friends of the Library gave $20K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Friends of the Library operate?
Friends of the Library has awarded grants in Idaho.
How much is Friends of the Library required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Friends of the Library reported a distributable amount of $486 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Friends of the Library's EIN?
Friends of the Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0472566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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