Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
The mission of Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library is to promote literacy, education, culture and community in hermosa beach and the south bay
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library at a glance
In short: Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library gave $28K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,000
- -39.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $28,000
- Median grant
- $28,000
- Total assets
- $1,535,775
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
HBFoL Scholarship Program - History & Heritage Story of Community (Historical Research)
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
HBFoL Scholarship Program - Turning The Page (Creative Writing)
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hermosa Beach Public Library ($28K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $46K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosa Beach Public Library Hermosa Beach, CA | Support Programsevents Book Purchases | $28,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,535,775 | $148,548 | $79,226 | $28,000 | 1 | $42,925 |
| 2023 | $1,381,529 | $95,437 | $81,323 | $45,921 | Total only | $38,607 |
| 2022 | $1,262,712 | $613,117 | $78,032 | $36,000 | Total only | $20,044 |
| 2021 | $821,040 | $689,226 | $85,977 | $3,343 | Total only | $7,495 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
Based on IRS filings
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library is a public charity, based in Hermosa Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $43K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library is led by Kira Baccari, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kira Baccari
President
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Ceman
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clarke Read
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Carinci
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francine Baccari
Operations Manager
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Linda Marr (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Robin Lehrer (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Sue De La Camp (2021–2023) — Operations Manager
- Former: Betty Starr (2022–2023) — Website
- Former: Tania Gillespie (2022–2023) — Publicity Chair
- Former: Teena Moody (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Matthew Grubman (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
How much does Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library give each year?
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library gave $28K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $46K in grants paid.
How large is Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library?
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $149K.
Where does Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library operate?
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library has awarded grants in California.
What is Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library's EIN?
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3512644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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