Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe
Public awareness and support of library for the blind and physically handicapped.
Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe at a glance
In short: Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe gave $44K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,734
- +63.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,734
- +63.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $43,734
- Total assets
- $1,324,833
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe
Who Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe gives
- Giving grew 153% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Baltimore, MD | Library program and equipment needs. | $43,734 |
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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 | $1,324,833 | $127,344 | $79,206 | $43,734 | 1 | $104,856 |
| 2024 | $1,230,416 | $106,809 | $56,375 | $26,696 | 1 | $83,604 |
| 2023 | $1,152,245 | $149,663 | $47,904 | $21,389 | 1 | $42,791 |
| 2022 | $958,453 | $68,759 | $42,241 | $17,285 | 1 | $44,986 |
| 2021 | $1,119,044 | $112,347 | $52,542 | $23,091 | 1 | $72,960 |
| 2020 | $1,064,619 | $67,995 | $38,398 | $10,764 | 1 | $33,973 |
| 2019 | $967,021 | $62,223 | $56,202 | $24,641 | 1 | $37,603 |
About Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe is a public charity, based in Millersville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $105K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe is led by Melissa Riccobono, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Riccobono
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Cheadle
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jinjuan Heidi Feng
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Lazar
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Maneki
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dezman Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Cooper
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Legates
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Fugate
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Samuel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marla Migdal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Sanford
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Ringlein
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Eileen Ley (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Robyn Hughes (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Gary Hawbaker (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Monica Lawson (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Saunders (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Monica Turner (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jill Lewis (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Amy January (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Christina Baugh (2019) — Director
- Former: Glenn Dichera (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe
How much does Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe give each year?
Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe gave $44K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe?
Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $127K.
Where does Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe operate?
Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe's EIN?
Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1636874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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