Friends of the Sierra Madre Library
The mission of the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library is to raise funds for the support of the sierra madre public library and to promote awareness of support for utilization of programs and services of the sierra madre public library.
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Sierra Madre Library gave $47K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,713
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,713
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $46,713
- Total assets
- $1,114,507
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 Sierra Madre Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Sierra Madre ($47K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Sierra Madre Library gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $47K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sierra Madre Sierra Madre, CA | To Maintain the City Library | $46,713 |
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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 | $1,114,507 | $167,031 | $58,575 | $46,713 | 1 | $79,688 |
| 2024 | $981,074 | $119,995 | $61,370 | $47,024 | 1 | $47,236 |
| 2023 | $879,986 | $77,947 | $69,450 | — | — | $10,845 |
| 2022 | $855,450 | $76,743 | $56,805 | $43,898 | 1 | $7 |
| 2021 | $946,789 | $52,608 | $66,499 | $42,829 | 1 | — |
About Friends of the Sierra Madre Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sierra Madre, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $47K. Net investment income was $80K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library is led by Jeanne Martin, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeanne Martin
President
Director → Vice President - Governance, 2023
Vice President - Governance → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Zamanzadeh
Director
Corresponding Secretary → 2nd Vice President Development, 2023
2nd Vice President Development → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Ziff
Director
Wine Tasting → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Quigley
Director
Vice President - Governance → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Murphy
Director
Newsletter Editor & Website Liason → Newsletter Editor & Website, 2022
Newsletter Editor & Website → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Senour
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Franks
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Troedson
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Traxler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Puterbaugh
Corresp Secretary & Volunt. Development
Director → Corresp Secretary & Volunt. Development, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicky Ryan
Vice President - Governance
Director → Vice President - Governance, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Siberell
2nd Vice President Development
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Higgins
Recording Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Julie Bencosme (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Prudence Levine (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Liz Leahy (2023–2024) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Marcielle Brandler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Geri Wright (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Valeria Butler (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Beth Kerns (2021–2022) — Membership
- Former: Kris Chase (2021–2022) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Stacy Miller (2022) — Director
- Former: Teresa Chaure (2022) — Director
- Former: Beth Smith-Kellock (2021) — Vice President - Development
- Former: Emmett McGuire (2021) — Trustee Liason
- Former: Julia Brady (2021) — President
- Former: Steven Henson (2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Gallagher (2021) — Publicity
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sierra Madre Library
How much does Friends of the Sierra Madre Library give each year?
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library gave $47K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $47K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Sierra Madre Library?
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $167K.
What is Friends of the Sierra Madre Library?
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sierra Madre, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Sierra Madre Library operate?
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of the Sierra Madre Library's EIN?
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6100331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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