Friends of the North Shore Library
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 at a glance
In short: Friends of the North Shore Library gave $657K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $328K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $656,597
- +198.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $328,299
- +198.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $328,299
- Total assets
- $1,495,284
- +329.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (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 North Shore Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Shore Library - Capital Campaign Fund ($617K). Together the top 2 received $657K.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friends of the North Shore Library gives
- Giving grew 2065% 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 $30K (2022) to $657K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $657K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Library - Capital Campaign Fund Glendale, WI | To support the capital campaign of the north shore library | $616,597 |
| North Shore Library Glendale, WI | To support the mission of the north shore library | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the North Shore Library is a public charity, based in Bayside, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $657K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the North Shore Library is led by Evelyn Ericson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Evelyn Ericson
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Kathan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Pasko
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tessa Bartels
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Stonek
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Rossi
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Lee Luecke
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Somers Shesto
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- 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, 2021–2025. "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 North Shore Library
How much does Friends of the North Shore Library give each year?
Friends of the North Shore Library gave $657K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $220K across 2 grants.
How large is Friends of the North Shore Library?
Friends of the North Shore Library reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
Where does Friends of the North Shore Library operate?
Friends of the North Shore Library has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Friends of the North Shore Library's EIN?
Friends of the North Shore Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1390523. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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