Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc
The organization promotes and augments the development and use of the resources and services of the Portola Valley Library for the benefit of local residents. The organization brings together people who view their local library as a valuable sources of community, interaction, and learning.
Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc reported $4K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $4,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $1,380,592
- +13.0% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $70,679
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $35,646
- +11.7% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $10,208
- +34.3% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2026) to $13K (2022). In 2026 it reported $4K 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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL) San Mateo, CA | The grant supports programs and staffing to expand the offerings available to Portola Valley residents at their local library. | $10,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,380,592 | $70,679 | $10,208 | $4,000 | Total only | $35,646 |
| 2025 | $1,221,944 | $68,372 | $7,603 | — | — | $31,908 |
| 2024 | $1,084,711 | $56,930 | $16,663 | $10,100 | 1 | $24,093 |
| 2023 | $956,521 | $39,178 | $14,851 | $10,000 | 1 | $15,572 |
| 2022 | $886,038 | $57,478 | $21,190 | $12,500 | 1 | $16,845 |
| 2021 | $938,834 | $31,425 | $20,936 | $11,266 | 1 | $11,571 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portola Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2026, it reported $4K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc is led by Kwok Lau, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 14 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kwok Lau
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Mackowski
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Rosenthal
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lenora Ferro
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lin Pearlstein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Chaput
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Ann Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Shimada-Lee
Communications Director
Vice President → Communications Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Adams
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Rowe
Secretary & Archivist
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ateret Haselkorn
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer
Prindiville
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryellen
McCabe
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meena
Ravella
On filings since 2025
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Karen Fisher (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Cindy Rowe (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Joann Mitchell (2021)
- Former: Sally Shimada Lee (2021) — Vice President
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 Library of Portola Valley Inc
How much does Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc give each year?
Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc reported $4K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc?
Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $71K.
What is Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc?
Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portola Valley, CA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc operate?
Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Library of Portola Valley Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7006543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 20, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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