Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc
The Jefferson County Library Foundation's mission is to support and enrich the capabilities, resources and services of the Jefferson county public library through fundraising and advocacy efforts that benefit our diverse community.
Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc gave $194K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $194K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $193,635
- +83.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $193,635
- +83.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $193,635
- Total assets
- $1,011,064
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jefferson County Library ($194K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (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
How Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $243K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Library Lakewood, CO | Reading Programs | $193,635 |
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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 | $1,011,064 | $817,396 | $878,518 | $193,635 | 1 | $34,901 |
| 2023 | $1,088,435 | $606,261 | $714,548 | $105,808 | 1 | $34,979 |
| 2022 | $1,040,905 | $612,173 | $628,741 | $100,361 | 1 | $36,941 |
| 2021 | $1,232,014 | $772,518 | $708,176 | $243,241 | 1 | $841 |
| 2020 | $1,053,985 | $436,360 | $515,779 | $179,634 | 1 | $10,899 |
About Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Wheat Ridge, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $194K. Net investment income was $35K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc is led by Deborah Deal, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Deal
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Edwards
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neal Browne
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alli Mueller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Harris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie Mann
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Richter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Kehmeier
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyrenny Hidy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jo Schantz
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $104K (2024)
Cleo Arellano
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Fleming
Treasurer
Secretary → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Benson
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Ana Rojas-Artica (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Caleb Amyot (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jessica Nichols (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Hahn (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Lovin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Benson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Donna Walker (2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Marquez (2020) — Director
- Former: Sally Reed (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $104K, to Jo Schantz (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc
How much does Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc give each year?
Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc gave $194K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $106K across 1 grant.
How large is Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc?
Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $817K.
Where does Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc operate?
Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jefferson County Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7029313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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