THE HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (HPL) BY SECURING FUNDING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE ITS IMPACT. WE INVEST IN INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, LITERACY INITIATIVES, AND TECHNOLOGY ACCESS ENSURING ALL HOUSTONIANS BENEFIT FROM FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. THROUGH ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION, WE EMPOWER THE LIBRARY TO INSPIRE LEARNING, BRIDGE DIGITAL DIVIDES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES, FOSTERING A STRONGER HOUSTON THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LIBRARIES.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.7M
+5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-2.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.8M
-2.1% YoY
About Houston Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Houston Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $92K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,668,588 | $20,489,070 | $20,096,120 |
| Revenue | $1,409,539 | $825,891 | $1,473,546 |
| Expenses | $2,555,744 | $2,275,250 | $1,975,891 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $92,460 | $99,673 | $107,766 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Houston Public Library ($1,812,734).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES & OPERATIONS | $1,812,734 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLAS JIMENEZ | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| MICHELE LEAL | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DIMITRIS MILLAS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JESSICA KEMP ST ROSE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ALISHA ADATIA | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MIMI BROWN | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| HEAVEN CHEE | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LOGAN LEAL | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SARAH LENNY | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARGO MELCHOR-HERNANDEZ | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NICHOLAS SAWACKI | MEMBER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BURNITA DIANE SHEPHARD | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JASON SMITH | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TERAN SMITH | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ADRIANA TAMEZ | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ADA WANG | MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Public Library Foundation?
Houston Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $21.7M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Houston Public Library Foundation?
As of 2025, Houston Public Library Foundation holds $21.7M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.8M in 2025.
Where does Houston Public Library Foundation operate?
Houston Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Houston Public Library Foundation award?
In 2025, Houston Public Library Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $1.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Houston Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Houston Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1926301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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