Friends of the Weeks Public Library
The organization exists to support the weeks public library in greenland, New Hampshire
Friends of the Weeks Public Library at a glance
In short: Friends of the Weeks Public Library gave $16K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $16K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $16,009
- -20.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $16,009
- -20.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $16,009
- Total assets
- $79,863
- -13.2% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Weeks Public Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Weeks Public Library ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Weeks Public Library gives
- Giving grew 91% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $322K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks Public Library Greenland, NH | Paid for building updates, landscaping and furniture for the weeks public library.paid for painting given to retiring library director. | $16,009 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,863 | $17,353 | $29,508 | $16,009 | 1 | $2,281 |
| 2022 | $92,018 | $21,746 | $30,886 | $20,034 | 1 | $238 |
| 2021 | $101,158 | $27,678 | $325,882 | $321,581 | 1 | $464 |
| 2020 | $399,362 | $338,459 | $18,278 | $8,387 | 1 | $605 |
About Friends of the Weeks Public Library
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Weeks Public Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greenland, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Weeks Public Library is led by David Phreaner, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Phreaner
President
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Miesfeldt
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Willis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Johnson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Bauder
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Shirley Barron (2022) — President
- Former: Barbara Hazzard (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Glenn Bergeron (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Phyllis Picha (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Debra Meisfeldt Bauder (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Weeks Public Library
How much does Friends of the Weeks Public Library give each year?
Friends of the Weeks Public Library gave $16K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Weeks Public Library?
Friends of the Weeks Public Library reported $80K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17K.
What is Friends of the Weeks Public Library?
Friends of the Weeks Public Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greenland, NH. It holds $80K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Friends of the Weeks Public Library operate?
Friends of the Weeks Public Library has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is Friends of the Weeks Public Library's EIN?
Friends of the Weeks Public Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2474444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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