Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District
Friends of the Library was formed to raise funds to provide public reading programs, fund public special events, and purchase books and materials for the libraries in the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District at a glance
In short: Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District gave $461K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $461K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $461,341
- -14.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $461,341
- -14.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $461,341
- Total assets
- $604,764
- -8.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Library District ($461K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District gives
- Giving grew 95% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2021) to $537K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $461K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Library District Springfield, MO | Provide for books and programs. | $461,341 |
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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 | $604,764 | $422,766 | $480,333 | $461,341 | 1 | $29,360 |
| 2025 | $662,331 | $428,264 | $564,487 | $537,283 | 1 | $41,068 |
| 2024 | $798,554 | $407,741 | $338,058 | $311,155 | 1 | $45,893 |
| 2023 | $728,871 | $367,262 | $251,794 | $236,699 | 1 | $23,330 |
| 2022 | $613,403 | $289,629 | $207,894 | $197,897 | 1 | $2,421 |
| 2021 | $531,668 | $289,076 | $114,961 | $107,928 | 1 | $2,124 |
About Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District is a public charity, based in Springfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $605K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $461K. Net investment income was $29K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District is led by Shirley Lawler, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 31 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Shirley Lawler
President
Trustee → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Still
Trustee
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Gardner
Trustee
At Large Member → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kastler
Trustee
Past President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Shaw
Trustee
Branch Representative → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dee Biggers
Trustee
Branch Representative → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Bowling
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Reppert
Trustee
At Large Member → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Marsh
Trustee
Newsletter Edit → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Mithelavage
Trustee
At Large Member → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Martin
Trustee
At-Large Member → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Denner
Trustee
Branch Representative → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Atkinson
Trustee
Book Sale Committee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerri Stanley
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hitesman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ziebell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen O'Dell
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Taber
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Greene
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Libbie Hampton
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ringenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Eslick
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancee Dahms-Stinson
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Pennel
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Price
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Cottey
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Kastler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Stepp
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Long
Past President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gay Wilson
President Elect
Trustee → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Joan Young (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Marsh (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Ernie McCutcheon (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jody Jackson (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Diane Schulz (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ed Griesbaum (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lolita Albers (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Pat Myers (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Donna Howell (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Irene Francis (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ed Smart (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Janet Brown (2021) — Scrapbooker
- Former: Marcia Kellotat (2021) — Branch Representative
- Former: Pat Woodward (2021) — Membership Chair
- Former: Richard Jones (2021) — At Large Member
- Former: Stella Sharp (2021) — At Large Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District
How much does Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District give each year?
Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District gave $461K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $537K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District?
Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District reported $605K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $423K.
Where does Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District operate?
Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District's EIN?
Friends of the Springfield - Greene Co Library District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1344644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
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