THE FRIENDS OF THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY ENHANCES THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM SO THAT IT MAY FULFILL ITS LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, COMMUNITY, AND CULTURAL PURPOSES.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+6.3% YoY
Revenue
$709K
-0.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$87K
+26.2% YoY
Expenses
$557K
-1.6% YoY
About Friends of the San Diego Public Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the San Diego Public Library is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $87K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,573,898 | $2,422,476 | $2,274,929 |
| Revenue | $708,752 | $714,124 | $697,422 |
| Expenses | $557,330 | $566,577 | $547,353 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $87,115 | $69,049 | $43,064 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Friends of the San Diego Public Library
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAT WILSON | PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| GENE LONG | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| CAROLYN SATTER | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| JEAN CODDINGTON | TREASURER | 3.5 | — |
| BILL BISCHOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NOLAN BREYMAIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH CLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GORDON GIDLUND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SAM YOEUTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of the San Diego Public Library?
Friends of the San Diego Public Library is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Friends of the San Diego Public Library?
As of 2025, Friends of the San Diego Public Library holds $2.6M in total assets with $709K in annual revenue.
Where does Friends of the San Diego Public Library operate?
Friends of the San Diego Public Library has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of the San Diego Public Library's EIN?
Friends of the San Diego Public Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3313747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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