Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc
The organization supports the public library system of san antonio through the sales of discarded books, volunteer services and cultrual, educational activities. The organization also gives financial assistance to fund and continue the improvement of library facilities and programs. Thousands of people benefit from these services.
Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc gave $86K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $86K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,836
- -59.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $85,836
- -59.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $85,836
- Total assets
- $281,736
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Antonio Public Library ($86K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2025) to $209K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Public Library San Antonio, TX | Support | $85,836 |
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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 | $281,736 | $230,071 | $180,445 | $85,836 | 1 | $889 |
| 2024 | $233,785 | $228,200 | $300,939 | $209,324 | 1 | $1,226 |
| 2023 | $304,626 | $226,003 | $198,259 | $98,371 | 1 | $1,243 |
| 2022 | $276,814 | $190,926 | $138,605 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $223,750 | $91,089 | $80,815 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $212,019 | $62,604 | $101,639 | — | — | — |
About Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $282K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $86K. Net investment income was $889.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc is led by Liz Alves, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 21 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Liz Alves
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Springer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Walters
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Cheathum
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Simpson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Napoleon Eddie Patino
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Costello
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Ferrier
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Cauthon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cammie Brantley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Ma'at
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Crabb
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Glueck
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mykenzie McAlister
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nias Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Barnes
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Flores
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Benesh
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Lefton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodora Salazar
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (33)
- Former: Barbara Chavez (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Gandara (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Pat Mendiola (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Morrow (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Daniel Garza (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Theordore Salazar (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Graham (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Elena Brickman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Julia Castellano-Hoyt (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Karin Pederson (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kathy Bee (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marcie Anguiano (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Monica Brite (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Teresa Kilmer (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Moore (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Armando Santiago (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Siler-Cruz (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Zimmerman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Don Castellano-Hoyt (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Edward Moreno (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Whelyn (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Delia Trimble (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Delores Huber (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Fred Garza (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jose Duran (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Janney (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mary McAfee (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Peak (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sandra Wilkinson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shirley Coleman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sylvia Zamarippa (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Veronica Rouse (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Cauthon (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 San Antonio Public Library Inc
How much does Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc give each year?
Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc gave $86K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $209K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc?
Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc reported $282K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $230K.
What is Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc?
Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $282K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc operate?
Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc's EIN?
Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6063442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
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