Friends of the Orcutt Library
Friends of the Orcutt Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Santa Maria, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $197K in total assets.
Friends of the Orcutt Library at a glance
- Total assets
- $196,977
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $65,277
- +101.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $38,876
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Orcutt Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Condition of Large Unusual Grant | $60,000 |
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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 | $196,977 | $65,277 | $38,876 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $173,398 | $32,433 | $29,611 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,120,174 | $59,261 | $51,829 | — | — | $32,181 |
| 2022 | $2,287,417 | $216,923 | $45,200 | — | — | $191,615 |
| 2021 | $2,121,339 | $2,163,732 | $83,826 | $60,000 | 1 | $21,522 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Orcutt Library is led by Betty R. Gunn, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Betty R. Gunn
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Gregor
Vice President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Hanke
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marci Watson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brienna Hanke (2021–2024) — Publicity Chair
- Former: Sheri Willebrand (2024) — Membership Chai
- Former: Steve Southwick (2024) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Colleen Moreland (2021–2022) — 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 Orcutt Library
How large is Friends of the Orcutt Library?
Friends of the Orcutt Library reported $197K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What is Friends of the Orcutt Library?
Friends of the Orcutt Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Santa Maria, CA. It holds $197K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Orcutt Library operate?
Friends of the Orcutt Library has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of the Orcutt Library's EIN?
Friends of the Orcutt Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0292718. 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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Friends of the Orcutt Library funds
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