Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc
To raise money to help support the shelter island public library.
Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc gave $78K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,688
- +50.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,688
- +50.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $77,688
- Total assets
- $569,200
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shelter Island Library ($78K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc gives
- Giving grew 240% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter Island Library Shelter Island, NY | Various | $77,688 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $569,200 | $75,668 | $103,808 | $77,688 | 1 | $31,623 |
| 2023 | $501,965 | $60,514 | $71,629 | $51,500 | 1 | $11,690 |
| 2022 | $524,169 | $59,716 | $29,336 | $21,768 | 1 | $20,694 |
| 2021 | $570,432 | $58,327 | $29,385 | $22,821 | 1 | $45,221 |
| 2020 | $513,070 | $44,480 | $20,373 | $13,670 | 1 | $36,122 |
About Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc is a public charity, based in Shelter Island, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $569K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $78K. Net investment income was $32K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc is led by Edward Brennan, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Brennan
President
Invest Chair → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Ward
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Carey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Fanelli-Denny
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Curko
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Coughlin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura McGloin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Lucas
Library Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Roth
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Lechmanski
Secretary
Secretary → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lora Lomuscio
Vice President
Vice Chairman → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Richland
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Mary Ellen McGayhey (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Marian Brownlie (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Nancy Fredericks (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susan King (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: William Seeberg (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc
How much does Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc give each year?
Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc gave $78K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $52K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc?
Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc reported $569K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $76K.
Where does Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc operate?
Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2966651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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