Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library
The organization exists to foster a closer relationship between the Spartanburg county public library system and the community it serves; to promote informed public awareness of the library system's resources, programs, and needs; to support the library system through gifts, endowments, and contributions; to assist in the development of expanded and improved library services and facilities for Spartanburg county; and to advocate for the library system's continued growth and sustainability.
Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.3M), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,309,038
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,309,038
- Median grant
- $1,309,038
- Total assets
- $171,996
- +147.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (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 Spartanburg County Public Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spartanburg County Public Libraries ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg County Public Libraries Spartanburg, SC | To enhance and support the Spartanburg county public library system through contributions to library programs and services, recognition and appreciation of library staff and volunteers, capital project funding, and the acquisition and donation of a historical artifact totaling $1,200,000. For complete description of the artifact transaction. | $1,309,038 |
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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 | $171,996 | $1,459,318 | $1,356,793 | $1,309,038 | 1 | $491 |
| 2024 | $69,471 | $142,868 | $348,523 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $275,126 | $134,826 | $84,272 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $224,572 | $144,388 | $33,465 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $204,149 | $100,046 | $122,949 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $136,552 | $89,943 | $110,257 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $156,866 | $88,006 | $34,690 | — | — | — |
About Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library is a public charity, based in Spartanburg, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $491.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library is led by Cheryl Monson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl Monson
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eunice Knouse
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jim Crocker
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Scott
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mac Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark Monson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charley Kay
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dave Payne
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jon Zoole
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Penni Patton
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Mitchell
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Cogan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jack Richardson (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Ken Wentzel (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Newman (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Perricone (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Stephens (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Jenkins (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Fran Bagwell (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Helen Correll (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Curtis (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Spartanburg County Public Library
How much does Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library give each year?
Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library?
Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library reported $172K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
Where does Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library operate?
Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library's EIN?
Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0676988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
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