Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc
To support the Fairfax county public library system and the library foundation, as well as literacy, educational, and related entities and programs.
Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc gave $57K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,740
- -57.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,913
- -43.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,171,918
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (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 Reston Regional Library Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc
Who Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairfax Library System ($27K). Together the top 3 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc gives
- Giving fell 74% 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 $29K (2021) to $216K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Library System Fairfax, VA | Adult and Children Literacy | $26,740 |
| Literacy Volunteers of America Woodbridge, VA | Adult and Children Literacy | $15,000 |
| Aart Herndon, VA | Adult and Children Literacy | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,171,918 | $171,647 | $104,407 | $56,740 | 3 | $48,789 |
| 2024 | $1,104,140 | $233,827 | $202,305 | $134,900 | 4 | $53,735 |
| 2023 | $1,074,331 | $182,784 | $112,887 | $56,808 | 6 | $34,271 |
| 2022 | $1,002,825 | $112,436 | $251,547 | $215,832 | 2 | $1,823 |
| 2021 | $1,141,684 | $24,964 | $40,679 | $29,176 | 2 | $446 |
About Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Reston, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc is led by Brian Jacoby, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Jacoby
President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Hays
Member-At Large
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen France
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karin Richardson
Member-At Large
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rik Karlsson
Member-At Large
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Evon
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Skirbunt
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mollie Weinert
Secretary
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Evon
Vice President
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Filippini (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Ariel Welt (2021) — Secretary
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 Reston Regional Library Inc
How much does Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc give each year?
Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc gave $57K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $135K across 4 grants.
What is Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc's typical grant size?
Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,913, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc give grants?
Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Adult and Children Literacy" (3 grants).
How large is Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc?
Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What is Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc?
Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Reston, VA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Reston Regional Library Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2030333. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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