Friends of the Lopez Island Library
Our mission is to provide needed supportbe it through fundraising, connecting, or volunteeringto keep the library at the heart of our community.
Friends of the Lopez Island Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Lopez Island Library gave $61K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,674
- -27.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,337
- -64.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,337
- Total assets
- $514,018
- +85.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Lopez Island Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lopez Island Public Library ($55K). Together the top 2 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2025) to $84K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lopez Island Public Library Lopez Island, WA | Library Support | $54,999 |
| Vote Yes for Lopez Island Library Lopez Island, WA | Library Levy Support | $5,675 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $514,018 | $309,238 | $72,866 | $60,674 | 2 | $2,065 |
| 2024 | $277,646 | $218,081 | $90,255 | $84,197 | 1 | $1,104 |
About Friends of the Lopez Island Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Lopez Island Library is a public charity, based in Lopez Island, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $514K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Lopez Island Library is led by Karen Eames, Chair on every filing since 2024; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Eames
Chair
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David O'Hare
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Paynter
Board Member
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fons Wynen
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Kapolczynski
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Trebnick
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Gibson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammar Paynter
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Benling Wong (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Karen Carlson (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Buchholz (2024) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Lopez Island Library
How much does Friends of the Lopez Island Library give each year?
Friends of the Lopez Island Library gave $61K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $84K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Lopez Island Library?
Friends of the Lopez Island Library reported $514K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $309K.
Where does Friends of the Lopez Island Library operate?
Friends of the Lopez Island Library has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Friends of the Lopez Island Library's EIN?
Friends of the Lopez Island Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0161499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
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