THE LIBRARY ENDOWMENT TRUST LET RAISES MONEY TO AID THE METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM MLS. THE MONEY RAISED IS USED TO MAKE GRANTS TO THE MLS EACH YEAR AND TO INCREASE THE LET ASSETS. MONEY IS RAISED PRIMARILY BY AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND BY AN ANNUAL AUTHOR DINNER EVENT.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.4M
+16.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$149K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$149K
About Library Endowment Trust
Based on IRS filings
Library Endowment Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $149K. Net investment income was $688K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,413,560 | $7,239,387 | $6,516,698 |
| Revenue | $1,424,127 | $927,155 | $747,862 |
| Expenses | $246,874 | $202,430 | $246,007 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $688,098 | $273,989 | $242,188 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Metropolitan Library System ($148,550).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Library System Oklahoma City, OK | Support the metropolitan library system | $148,550 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruseal Brewer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marek Cornett | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Amanda Cornmesser | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Erin Cowan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Clayton Dude | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lydia Green | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Samantha Hardy | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Susan Harroz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ilana Keeling | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Cole McLanahan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rose Royal | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marni Russell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sara Suthers Regier | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sarah Taylor | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nick Tricinella | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Meredith Wegener | President | 2 | — |
| Emma Wilson | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Library Endowment Trust?
Library Endowment Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. It holds $8.4M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Library Endowment Trust?
As of 2025, Library Endowment Trust holds $8.4M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $149K in 2025.
Where does Library Endowment Trust operate?
Library Endowment Trust has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What size grants does Library Endowment Trust award?
In 2025, Library Endowment Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $149K — an average of about $149K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Library Endowment Trust's EIN?
Library Endowment Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6227587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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