Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc
Benefit, promote and generally support the programs and facilities of the johnstown public library. Provide financial assistance and support for specific library purposes, programs, and projects. Organize educational and charitable programs that engage the local community and assist in making the library's programs and facilities more valuable to the local community.
Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,826
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,826
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,826
- Total assets
- $1,223,277
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johnstown Public Library ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown Public Library Johnstown, NY | General Donations | $16,826 |
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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 | $1,223,277 | $65,068 | $38,823 | $16,826 | 1 | $64,043 |
| 2024 | $1,086,185 | $93,186 | $25,045 | $13,369 | 1 | $93,061 |
| 2023 | $993,405 | $-5,885 | $10,532 | — | — | $-6,605 |
| 2022 | $853,174 | $42,021 | $10,053 | — | — | $39,937 |
| 2021 | $916,895 | $30,865 | $14,655 | — | — | $20,194 |
| 2020 | $804,757 | $15,129 | $5,063 | — | — | $14,209 |
About Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Johnstown, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc is led by J. Christopher Foss, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Christopher Foss
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Connelie
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Polidore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Slingerland
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Palmer Johnson
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia D'amore
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shelley Yerdon (2020–2021) — Director
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 Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc
How much does Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc give each year?
Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc?
Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What is Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc?
Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Johnstown, NY. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc operate?
Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN?
Johnstown Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3386560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 11, 2026)
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