Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District
The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District supports the Pikes Peak Library District in providing programs and spaces that cultivate belonging, personal growth and strong communities. We achieve this by: - Growing and retaining a thriving, diverse membership. - Recruiting and leading strong, dedicated volunteers. - Providing affordable books for library patrons through our bookstores and book sales. - Raising money through book sales, programs, membership and donations.
Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District at a glance
In short: Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District gave $167K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $167K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $167,362
- +34.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $167,362
- +34.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $167,362
- Total assets
- $310,223
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District
- Next open deadline
- June 6, 2027 (Frank Waters Award)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District
Who Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pikes Peak Library District ($167K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 Pikes Peak Library District gives
- Giving grew 89% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $167K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Library District Colorado Spring, CO | Mission | $167,362 |
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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 | $310,223 | $262,305 | $283,753 | $167,362 | 1 | $2,631 |
| 2024 | $330,887 | $259,622 | $235,573 | $124,402 | 1 | $2,219 |
| 2023 | $317,602 | $219,613 | $216,673 | $113,907 | 1 | $1,822 |
| 2022 | $307,225 | $213,929 | $207,152 | $88,434 | 1 | $438 |
| 2021 | $296,027 | $167,964 | $147,137 | $42,928 | 1 | $459 |
| 2020 | $276,576 | $112,723 | $107,065 | $27,559 | 1 | $527 |
| 2019 | $276,350 | $159,698 | $149,216 | $68,591 | 1 | $583 |
About Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District is a public charity, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $310K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $167K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District is led by Rita Jordan, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rita Jordan
President
Director → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Stotts
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
AnnEliz Harford
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Diehl
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Zarsky
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Austin
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Graham
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Klare
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Graham
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Heffner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Birdie Miller
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Gilbert
Treasurer
Teasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Carey Whitfield (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Meghan Shaver (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Sandra Damm (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Aida Richardson (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Linda DuVal (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia Webb (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Wolken (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Stephen Adams (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Sue Gilbert (2020–2021) — Teasurer
- Former: Frances Gomeztagle (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dora Gonzales (2019) — President
- Former: Ken Krassy (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Pikes Peak Library District
How much does Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District give each year?
Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District gave $167K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $124K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District?
Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District reported $310K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $262K.
Where does Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District operate?
Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District's EIN?
Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7006973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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