Friends of the New Orleans Public Library
Founded in 1957, Friends of the New Orleans Public Library is dedicated to ensuring that new orleans has an exceptional public library system that meets the diverse needs of its community.
Friends of the New Orleans Public Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the New Orleans Public Library gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,554,366
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (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 New Orleans Public Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LSU Foundation ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the New Orleans Public Library gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $72K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | To Provide Scholarships | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,554,366 | $376,755 | $341,980 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,762 |
| 2023 | $1,414,480 | $358,773 | $335,136 | $15,000 | 2 | $56,561 |
| 2022 | $1,066,876 | $329,909 | $416,948 | $72,053 | 3 | $69,018 |
| 2021 | $1,434,183 | $367,025 | $332,804 | $19,000 | 2 | $97,139 |
| 2020 | $1,068,829 | $191,283 | $170,343 | $18,283 | 3 | $45,220 |
About Friends of the New Orleans Public Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the New Orleans Public Library is a public charity, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $21K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the New Orleans Public Library is led by Shannan Cvitanovic, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shannan Cvitanovic
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$39K (2022) → $61K (2024)
Jennifer Kitner
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Kearney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larkin Page
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanetta Bryant
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Trosclair
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Steve Martin (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Hope Phelps (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Guy Cook (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Canavan (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Julie D. Stetler (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: J. Dixon Stetler (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Kenneth Hoffman (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $61K, to Shannan Cvitanovic (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the New Orleans Public Library
How much does Friends of the New Orleans Public Library give each year?
Friends of the New Orleans Public Library gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
How large is Friends of the New Orleans Public Library?
Friends of the New Orleans Public Library reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $377K.
Where does Friends of the New Orleans Public Library operate?
Friends of the New Orleans Public Library has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Friends of the New Orleans Public Library's EIN?
Friends of the New Orleans Public Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6028003. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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