TO ENHANCE THE LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH ADVOCACY, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, AND PRIVATE FUNDING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$550K
-27.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$550K
-27.9% YoY
About Lexington Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lexington Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LEXINGTON, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $550K. Net investment income was $105K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,179,997 | $3,405,415 | $1,016,079 |
| Revenue | $1,316,653 | $3,173,381 | $528,744 |
| Expenses | $598,579 | $784,045 | $150,377 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $104,808 | $40,230 | $27,540 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lexington Public Library ($550,241).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY LEXINGTON, KY | TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. | $550,241 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SMITH | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LARRY SMITH | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RALPH COLDIRON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KEITH KEY | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JORDAN PARKER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOMO THOMPSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LYNDA BEBROWSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KELLY BALL BROADBENT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROD BROTHERTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH COMBS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RODA FERRARO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARY ESTES HAGGIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EMMY HARTLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDY JARVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LUCY JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHASE MINNIFIELD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA POPPE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JIMMY TUREK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HEATHER DIEFFENBACH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| KAREN E KING | FINANCE OFFICER (THRU 10/23) | 4 | — |
| ROBERT SERRATE | FINANCE OFFICER (FROM 08/23) | 4 | — |
| ANNE DONWORTH | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexington Public Library Foundation?
Lexington Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LEXINGTON, KY. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lexington Public Library Foundation?
As of 2024, Lexington Public Library Foundation holds $3.2M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $550K in 2024.
Where does Lexington Public Library Foundation operate?
Lexington Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What size grants does Lexington Public Library Foundation award?
In 2024, Lexington Public Library Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $550K — an average of about $550K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lexington Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Lexington Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1565272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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