Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc
The organization serves as a fund raising body and endowment manager for community library.
Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc gave $61K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $61K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $61,000
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $61,000
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $61,000
- Total assets
- $2,528,852
- +14.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Town of Lyme Public Library ($61K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $61K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Lyme Public Library Lyme, CT | — | $61,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,528,852 | $139,747 | $69,496 | $61,000 | 1 | $102,128 |
| 2025 | $2,207,362 | $421,794 | $66,594 | $59,000 | 1 | $73,821 |
| 2024 | $1,705,003 | $388,626 | $59,484 | $52,000 | 1 | $354,946 |
| 2023 | $1,490,494 | $86,935 | $60,482 | $52,000 | 1 | $56,083 |
| 2022 | $1,368,529 | $60,339 | $50,448 | $47,000 | 1 | $42,179 |
| 2021 | $1,584,354 | $56,740 | $46,049 | $44,000 | 1 | $35,607 |
About Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Lyme, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $61K. Net investment income was $102K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc is led by Jacqueline Jaffe, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jacqueline Jaffe
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cynthia Beglin
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Peter Eliel
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Heanue
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Linda Morel
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Thomas Wing
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Beverly Crowther
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jarrod M. Leonardo
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Catlett
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jane Kelly Chapman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rod Duxbury (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc
How much does Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc give each year?
Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc gave $61K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $59K across 1 grant.
How large is Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc?
Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $140K.
Where does Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc operate?
Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lyme Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7208228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
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