Fullerton Public Library Foundation
The mission of the Fullerton Public Library Foundation is to enrich the quality of the life of the people of Fullerton by raising funds for the enhancement of the library. These funds shall be in supplement to, but not in place of, those provided by the City of Fullerton.
Fullerton Public Library Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,081,757
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $811,409
- +109.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $580,938
- +93.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $358,548
- +222.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fullerton Public Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Fullerton Public Library Foundation gives
- Giving grew 30% 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 $40K (2020) to $52K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fullerton Public Library Fullerton, CA | Support Fullerton Public Library | $51,740 |
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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 | $6,081,757 | $811,409 | $358,548 | — | — | $580,938 |
| 2024 | $5,631,929 | $386,709 | $111,212 | — | — | $299,861 |
| 2023 | $5,352,608 | $236,015 | $249,780 | $51,740 | 1 | $205,540 |
| 2022 | $5,012,347 | $241,529 | $99,898 | $48,263 | 1 | $215,767 |
| 2021 | $5,796,381 | $385,608 | $108,844 | $42,892 | 1 | $328,487 |
| 2020 | $5,610,097 | $4,547,978 | $172,913 | $39,788 | 1 | $4,522,936 |
About Fullerton Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fullerton Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fullerton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $581K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fullerton Public Library Foundation is led by David Lee, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Lee
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duncan Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Elizabeth Oates
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Torres
Rec Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan Mears (2020–2024) — Rec Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fullerton Public Library Foundation
How large is Fullerton Public Library Foundation?
Fullerton Public Library Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $811K.
What is Fullerton Public Library Foundation?
Fullerton Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fullerton, CA. It holds $6.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fullerton Public Library Foundation operate?
Fullerton Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Fullerton Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Fullerton Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0502533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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