Friends of the Narragansett Library
To support library efforts, maintaining an association of persons interested in the library,promoting increased knowledge and understandingog library functions, resources, and services, stimulating increased financial support, and sponsoring programs to add to the local culture.
Friends of the Narragansett Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Narragansett Library gave $144K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $144K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,364
- -68.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $144,364
- -68.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $144,364
- Total assets
- $220,372
- +220.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Narragansett Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Narragansett ($144K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2024) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Narragansett Narragansett, RI | Support new library construction | $144,364 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,372 | $309,914 | $158,416 | $144,364 | 1 |
| 2023 | $68,874 | $500,127 | $470,622 | $456,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $39,369 | $684,991 | $1,295,225 | $1,275,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $649,603 | $369,537 | $9,178 | — | — |
| 2020 | $289,244 | $235,789 | $11,068 | — | — |
About Friends of the Narragansett Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Narragansett Library is a public charity, based in Narragansett, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $220K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $144K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Narragansett Library is led by Gina O Connell, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gina O Connell
President
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Nadeau
Co Treasurer
Recording Secretary & Assistant → Co Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Kubricky
Database Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Shults
Co Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Williams
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Hines
Corresponding Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madge Mccarthy
Co Recording Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Barney
Co Recording Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Cathy Pugliese (2020–2023) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Mary Ann Grintchenko (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Penny Lippe (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Amanda Moss (2021–2023) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Phyllis Richards (2020–2022) — Co Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Narragansett Library
How much does Friends of the Narragansett Library give each year?
Friends of the Narragansett Library gave $144K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $456K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Narragansett Library?
Friends of the Narragansett Library reported $220K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $310K.
Where does Friends of the Narragansett Library operate?
Friends of the Narragansett Library has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is Friends of the Narragansett Library's EIN?
Friends of the Narragansett Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0486091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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