Friends of the North Shore Library Inc
The mission of the Friends of the North Shore Library is to create interest in the library and to support the library and its staff, for the intellectual and educational fulfillment of the citizens of its community.
Friends of the North Shore Library Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the North Shore Library Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,228,698
- +87.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,228,698
- +274.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,228,698
- Total assets
- $396,415
- -73.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Friends of the North Shore Library Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was North Shore Library ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the North Shore Library Inc gives
- Giving grew 91% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $1.2M (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Library Glendale, WI | To support the mission of the north shore library | $1,228,698 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $396,415 | $58,707 | $1,234,005 | $1,228,698 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | $1,495,284 | $1,776,768 | $661,170 | $656,597 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | $347,794 | $221,690 | $237,416 | $219,953 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $299,817 | $58,033 | $650,890 | $643,255 | 2 | $18,820 |
| 2022 | $915,109 | $47,300 | $45,518 | $30,330 | 1 | $16,276 |
| 2021 | $934,855 | $52,299 | $125,486 | $122,190 | 1 | $27,421 |
About Friends of the North Shore Library Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the North Shore Library Inc is a public charity, based in Bayside, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $396K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the North Shore Library Inc is led by Evelyn Ericson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Evelyn Ericson
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Katthan
Previous Director
Director → Previous Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Pasko
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tessa Bartels
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Rossi
Previous Director
Director → Previous Director, 2026
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Zitzer
Previous Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marge Combe
Director
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Gould
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Arteaga-Derenne
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Somers Shesto
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Stonek
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2025
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Wacker
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Sharon Lee Luecke (2021–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Barb Rossi (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Lori Talasek (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joan Tarachow (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carol Tennessen (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 North Shore Library Inc
How much does Friends of the North Shore Library Inc give each year?
Friends of the North Shore Library Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $657K across 2 grants.
How large is Friends of the North Shore Library Inc?
Friends of the North Shore Library Inc reported $396K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59K.
Where does Friends of the North Shore Library Inc operate?
Friends of the North Shore Library Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Friends of the North Shore Library Inc's EIN?
Friends of the North Shore Library Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1390523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
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