Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc
The Friends of the Rochester Public Library is a non-profit organization of community people dedicated to strengthening the public library, promoting awareness and use of library services, building community and financial support, and encouraging volunteer involvement.
Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc gave $166K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $83K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,023
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $83,012
- Median grant
- $83,012
- Total assets
- $279,946
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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 Rochester Public Library Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rochester Public Library ($166K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Public Library Rochester, MN | Special Projects | $91,023 |
| Rochester Public Library Rochester, MN | Annual Budget | $75,000 |
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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 | $279,946 | $206,413 | $178,378 | $166,023 | 2 | $4,160 |
| 2024 | $236,007 | $177,362 | $179,964 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $225,260 | $173,025 | $173,246 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $214,404 | $160,714 | $96,432 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $137,984 | $84,754 | $78,430 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $131,256 | $85,812 | $129,151 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $172,947 | $179,297 | $168,874 | — | — | — |
About Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc is a public charity, based in Rochester, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $280K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc is led by Val Kaliszewski, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Val Kaliszewski
President
Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Griese
Co-Treasurer
Member → Co-Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dee Voldal
Co-Treasurer
Member → Co-Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ritman
Member
Secretary → Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Wenz
Member
Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Aune
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Berman
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Baihly
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Pluth
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim McMullin
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy George
Bookstore Re
On filings since 2024
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bessie Copple (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: John Hunziker (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Louis Wagner (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Phillip Nordquist (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Madison Wurth (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Ann Jones (2020) — Member
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 Rochester Public Library Inc
How much does Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc give each year?
Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc gave $166K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc?
Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc reported $280K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $206K.
Where does Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc operate?
Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1337908. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
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