Friends of the Wichita Library Inc
Funds generated go to support Wichita Public Library
Friends of the Wichita Library Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Wichita Library Inc gave $32K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,357
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $32,357
- Median grant
- $32,357
- Total assets
- $544,647
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (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 Wichita Library Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Wichita Public Library ($32K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wichita Public Library Wichita, KS | — | $32,357 |
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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 | $544,647 | $101,128 | $68,975 | $32,357 | 1 | $8,993 |
| 2024 | $496,280 | $68,854 | $41,646 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $469,072 | $66,730 | $36,483 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $438,825 | $66,242 | $50,193 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $422,776 | $57,813 | $37,622 | — | — | — |
About Friends of the Wichita Library Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Wichita Library Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $545K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $32K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Wichita Library Inc is led by Erin Shields, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Shields
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Blackerby
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Meiring
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lea McCloud
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Trent Wetta (2024) — President
- Former: Amanda Shankle (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Kensley Pottebaum (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tisha Johnson (2021–2023) — Vice President
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 Wichita Library Inc
How much does Friends of the Wichita Library Inc give each year?
Friends of the Wichita Library Inc gave $32K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of the Wichita Library Inc?
Friends of the Wichita Library Inc reported $545K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $101K.
What is Friends of the Wichita Library Inc?
Friends of the Wichita Library Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wichita, KS. It holds $545K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Wichita Library Inc operate?
Friends of the Wichita Library Inc has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Friends of the Wichita Library Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Wichita Library Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6129915. 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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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