King County Library System Foundation
The King County Library System Foundation promotes literacy, learning, and libraries by providing support beyond public funding for initiatives and resources that enable the King County Library System to better serve the needs of our community.
King County Library System Foundation at a glance
In short: King County Library System Foundation gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,541,640
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,541,640
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,541,640
- Total assets
- $12,020,103
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who King County Library System Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was King County Library System ($1.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 King County Library System Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% 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 $787K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| King County Library System Issaquah, WA | Support Library Programs | $1,541,640 |
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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 | $12,020,103 | $2,161,587 | $1,748,267 | $1,541,640 | 1 | $586,206 |
| 2023 | $11,358,530 | $2,877,541 | $2,027,680 | $1,376,855 | 1 | $312,609 |
| 2022 | $9,794,730 | $2,604,351 | $1,800,909 | $1,387,591 | 1 | $217,406 |
| 2021 | $10,486,562 | $2,076,061 | $1,225,336 | $991,226 | 1 | $409,102 |
| 2020 | $8,882,186 | $1,758,374 | $913,554 | $787,151 | 1 | $34,814 |
About King County Library System Foundation
Based on IRS filings
King County Library System Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Issaquah, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $586K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
King County Library System Foundation is led by Jim Wigfall, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 27 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Wigfall
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Yamasaki
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Corey
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Repass
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathleen Brueske
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Kuehner
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Haakenson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lily LaMotte
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Frantz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pennie Clark Ianniciello
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Chan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Taylor
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shobana Balakrishnan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Huizi
Director
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anena Metoyer
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika Lindsay
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Dillaway
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Piper Sangston
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harriett Morton
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Janda
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Friel
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hendershott
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria West
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desiree Good
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Collier
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Guddat
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Ducksoon Hwang (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Doreen Bingo (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Frantz (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Swane (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Hendershott (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Derek Liddell (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Ryals (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Mai Noonan (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Michelle Mathieu (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Partridge (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Harish Kulkami (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Berta Seltzer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Corrin Crawford (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kris Kaminishi (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Aalfs (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Sullivan-Finch (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kristin Barsness (2020) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Mike Stranik (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about King County Library System Foundation
How much does King County Library System Foundation give each year?
King County Library System Foundation gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
How large is King County Library System Foundation?
King County Library System Foundation reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is King County Library System Foundation?
King County Library System Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Issaquah, WA. It holds $12.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does King County Library System Foundation operate?
King County Library System Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is King County Library System Foundation's EIN?
King County Library System Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1505230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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