Friends of the San Rafael Public Library
To assist the san rafael public library in serving the entire community
Friends of the San Rafael Public Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the San Rafael Public Library gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,000
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $609,630
- +4.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Friends of the San Rafael Public Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Yes on K - Save Library Servi ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $8K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yes on K - Save Library Servi San Rafael, CA | support measure K | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $609,630 | $62,431 | $37,522 | $8,000 | 1 | $21,127 |
| 2025 | $584,680 | $60,014 | $40,538 | $7,500 | 1 | $22,699 |
| 2024 | $565,412 | $70,965 | $41,109 | $7,500 | 1 | $15,914 |
| 2023 | $529,109 | $52,092 | $61,863 | — | — | $1,233 |
| 2022 | $538,770 | $47,057 | $34,630 | — | — | $693 |
| 2021 | $526,343 | $52,395 | $17,151 | — | — | $2,585 |
About Friends of the San Rafael Public Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the San Rafael Public Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Rafael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $610K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the San Rafael Public Library is led by Sean Prendiville, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sean Prendiville
President
Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Koerber
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $0 (2026)
Glena Coleman
Director
Past President → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jana Fleming
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Manashil
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Nielsen
Past President
Director → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Dixon
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney O'Neill
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Mazzone
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Peter Lee (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Phyllis Brinckerhoff (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Madeline Mork (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Tom Koerber (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the San Rafael Public Library
How much does Friends of the San Rafael Public Library give each year?
Friends of the San Rafael Public Library gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the San Rafael Public Library?
Friends of the San Rafael Public Library reported $610K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $62K.
What is Friends of the San Rafael Public Library?
Friends of the San Rafael Public Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Rafael, CA. It holds $610K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Friends of the San Rafael Public Library operate?
Friends of the San Rafael Public Library has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of the San Rafael Public Library's EIN?
Friends of the San Rafael Public Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0319825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
Live grants for the work Friends of the San Rafael Public Library funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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