Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc
The Friends of the Library are dedicated to supporting the library by providing materials, supplies, and programs for children, teens, and adults.
Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,969
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,969
- Median grant
- $11,969
- Total assets
- $1,016,960
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 Newburyport Public Library Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newburyport Public Library ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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 Newburyport Public Library Inc gives
- Giving fell 68% 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 $12K (2025) to $55K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newburyport Public Library Newburyport, MA | Capital Improvements | $11,969 |
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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 | $1,016,960 | $73,125 | $67,186 | $11,969 | 1 | $31,961 |
| 2024 | $965,838 | $66,701 | $46,715 | — | — | $27,237 |
| 2023 | $878,179 | $16,946 | $99,484 | $54,657 | 1 | $-32,004 |
| 2022 | $878,315 | $368,357 | $77,972 | $37,987 | 1 | $36,691 |
| 2021 | $729,822 | $52,908 | $45,763 | $13,261 | 1 | $7,069 |
About Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc is a public charity, based in Newburyport, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $32K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc is led by Stacey Brandon, President on filings since 2021; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stacey Brandon
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeleine Arcovio
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Moore
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Friberg
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Allen
Director
Director → Recording Secretary & Clerk, 2023
Recording Secretary & Clerk → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Ritchie
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Davis
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Hamel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ree Verde
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diantha Brown
Corresponding Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Sable
Membership Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Kaneb
Recording Secretary
Director → Recording Secretary & Clerk, 2024
Recording Secretary & Clerk → Recording Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Aiken
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Vokey
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Rita Moore (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Gene Wintner (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Cara Rothman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Fordyce St John III (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ruben Klein (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Helen S Brandon (2023) — President
- Former: Christina Bellinger (2021–2022) — Recording Secretary & Clerk
- Former: Dick Monahan (2021–2022) — Recording Secretary & Clerk
- Former: Jane O'Hern (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Myron Moss (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy Peace (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Becky Caudill (2021) — Director
- Former: Kathie O'Neil (2021) — Director
- Former: Matthew Zeller (2021) — Assistant Treasurer
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 Newburyport Public Library Inc
How much does Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc give each year?
Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc?
Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $73K.
Where does Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc operate?
Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2778827. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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