Humboldt Library Foundation
A strong public library system is the foundation upon which a community builds for the future. The Humboldt Library Foundation rallies support across our Diverse county to enhance programs and learning opportunities in the Humboldt county library system. The foundations vision is to open the world of possibilities that can be found at the local library, so that every person builds a relationship with learning and libraries that lasts a lifetime. Our mission is to raise funds and make grants to the library that are used to: improve the quality of library services countywide; expand the use of technology; sponsor cultural and educational offerings. The Humboldt Library Foundation has also established the hlf endowment fund to realize this vision and make sure that enhanced access to public library materials and services are provided for in the future. See how you can become a member of the hlf legacy circle and provide library funding in perpetuity.
Humboldt Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Humboldt Library Foundation gave $256K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $256K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $255,937
- +94.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $255,937
- +94.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $255,937
- Total assets
- $1,579,221
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Humboldt Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Humboldt County Library ($256K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Humboldt Library Foundation gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2019) to $256K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $256K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County Library Eureka, CA | Renew Book Collectio | $255,937 |
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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 | $1,579,221 | $506,386 | $323,007 | $255,937 | 1 | $74,579 |
| 2024 | $1,308,630 | $292,551 | $185,933 | $131,681 | 1 | $49,350 |
| 2023 | $1,121,687 | $197,309 | $153,487 | $105,100 | 1 | $15,511 |
| 2022 | $975,801 | $203,993 | $208,339 | $157,550 | 1 | $23,641 |
| 2021 | $1,139,943 | $301,639 | $151,240 | $101,072 | 1 | $40,459 |
| 2020 | $927,943 | $185,546 | $188,769 | $141,495 | 1 | $-598 |
| 2019 | $831,303 | $249,714 | $142,015 | $94,730 | 1 | $17,429 |
About Humboldt Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Humboldt Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Eureka, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $256K. Net investment income was $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Humboldt Library Foundation is led by Alison Talbott, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Talbott
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Murguia
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter Lavallee
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan O'Connor
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ciara Emery
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jack Irvine
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jane Callahan
Secretary
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joann Bauer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Maggie Fleming
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Solomon Everta
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Mays
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Erika Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lee Leer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Pamela Dressler
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sofia Pereira (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Anderson (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Chesbro (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Humboldt Library Foundation
How much does Humboldt Library Foundation give each year?
Humboldt Library Foundation gave $256K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $132K across 1 grant.
How large is Humboldt Library Foundation?
Humboldt Library Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $506K.
What is Humboldt Library Foundation?
Humboldt Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Eureka, CA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Humboldt Library Foundation operate?
Humboldt Library Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Humboldt Library Foundation's EIN?
Humboldt Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1879359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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