Friends of the Marin County Free Library
Focus public attention on and generate community support for library services, facilities, and other needs. Expand opportunities for the well-being of the community. Encourage literacy. Assist in obtaining financial support for the library.
Friends of the Marin County Free Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Marin County Free Library gave $112K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $112K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $112,309
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $112,309
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $112,309
- Total assets
- $360,450
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 Marin County Free Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marin County Free Library ($112K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Marin County Free Library gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $182K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin County Free Library San Rafael, CA | Supplement the library's budget. | $112,309 |
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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 | $360,450 | $204,814 | $237,796 | $112,309 | 1 | $624 |
| 2024 | $393,432 | $234,395 | $230,208 | $118,464 | 1 | $905 |
| 2023 | $389,245 | $183,878 | $298,045 | $181,844 | 1 | $684 |
| 2022 | $503,412 | $273,698 | $257,076 | $144,086 | 1 | $616 |
| 2021 | $486,790 | $170,103 | $139,261 | $32,176 | 1 | $742 |
About Friends of the Marin County Free Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Marin County Free Library is a public charity, based in San Rafael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $360K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $112K. Net investment income was $624.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Marin County Free Library is led by Virginia Schultz, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Virginia Schultz
President
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Madrid
At-Large Board Member & Book Store Manager
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Teller
Chapter Representative
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Swift
At-Large Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Noble
Vice President & Chapter Representative
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn MacDermott
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Hess
At-Large Board Member & Newsletter Editor
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Wells
Chapter Representative
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Brandborg
Chapter Representative
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Freddy Cobey
Chapter Representative
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Suki Sennett (2021–2023) — Chapter Representative
- Former: Renee Stender (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lesley Chapman (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Lynne Hayes (2021–2022) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Rachel Weinstein (2021–2022) — At-Large Board Member
- Former: Valerie Hill (2021) — At-Large Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Marin County Free Library
How much does Friends of the Marin County Free Library give each year?
Friends of the Marin County Free Library gave $112K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $118K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Marin County Free Library?
Friends of the Marin County Free Library reported $360K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $205K.
Where does Friends of the Marin County Free Library operate?
Friends of the Marin County Free Library has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of the Marin County Free Library's EIN?
Friends of the Marin County Free Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7098721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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