Madison Public Library Foundation Inc
Mobilize the madison community to continuously improve, promote, and support madison public library. The vision is to equip madison public library with robust resources to deliver outstanding services, facilities, and programs that meet the madison community's needs.
Madison Public Library Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Madison Public Library Foundation Inc gave $773K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $258K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $772,992
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $257,664
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $271,208
- Total assets
- $17,510,857
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Madison Public Library Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Madison Public Library ($773K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Madison Public Library Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $643K (2021) to $1.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $773K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Public Library Madison, WI | Various Grants for Neighborhood Libraries | $415,504 |
| Madison Public Library Madison, WI | Board Designated Grants | $271,208 |
| Madison Public Library Madison, WI | Dream Bus | $86,280 |
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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 | $17,510,857 | $5,556,917 | $1,914,447 | $772,992 | 3 | $1,006,176 |
| 2024 | $13,724,364 | $4,616,811 | $2,095,064 | $901,836 | 3 | $560,857 |
| 2023 | $11,439,605 | $2,306,722 | $1,855,833 | $725,061 | 3 | $210,794 |
| 2022 | $10,470,363 | $1,919,410 | $1,950,759 | $1,009,044 | 3 | $210,985 |
| 2021 | $11,522,406 | $1,461,067 | $1,424,424 | $643,184 | 3 | $2,397 |
| 2020 | $10,187,757 | $1,300,189 | $1,678,345 | $915,099 | 4 | $8,071 |
About Madison Public Library Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Madison Public Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $773K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Madison Public Library Foundation Inc is led by Moran Conor, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 24 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Moran Conor
Executive Director
Executive Director & Executive Officio → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $129K (2025)
Hannon Jennifer
Vice President & President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salman Tanya
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Browne Ryan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olver Aaron
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Goodwin Susan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bird Laura
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chan Bryan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Croake Jp
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anderson Josh
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Figueroa Manny
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shiu Andrea
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vigue Carla
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yehle Jessica
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheffen Jimmy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamieson Kate
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norton Kathryn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reese Rita Mae
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Savino Jen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Westman Chin Ellie
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerds Libby
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hankey Joe
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodriquez Francesca
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliott-Boger Brigid
Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Bote Ron (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Clefisch Heather (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Houdek Nathan (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Kuplic Tom (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Williams Gene (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Plourd Phil (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mendez Ray (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kelly Jillana (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Murrary Laura (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Baumann Linda (2023) — Director
- Former: Kenney Alyssa (2023) — Director
- Former: Mickells Greg (2023) — Director
- Former: Conroy Sheila (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Goeddel Noel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Grist Jeanne (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Hughes Christopher (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jaye Christopher (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffress Jennifer (2020–2022) — Executive Director & Executive Officio
- Former: Peterson Jillana (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Phil Plourd (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Rajaraman Rajesh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michaelis Kathy (2021–2022) — Director & Executive Officio
- Former: Arntsen Allen (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Ford Ariel (2020–2021) — Director & Executive Officio
- Former: Healy-Plotkin Jaime (2020–2021) — Director & Executive Officio
- Former: Younkle Susie (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Galander Eve (2020) — Director & Executive Officio
- Former: Icke John (2020) — Director
- Former: Rew Natalie (2020) — Director
- Former: Selinger Melissa (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $129K, to Moran Conor (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Madison Public Library Foundation Inc
How much does Madison Public Library Foundation Inc give each year?
Madison Public Library Foundation Inc gave $773K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $902K across 3 grants.
What is Madison Public Library Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Madison Public Library Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $271,208, and its average grant was $257,664, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Madison Public Library Foundation Inc give grants?
Madison Public Library Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (3 grants).
Does Madison Public Library Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Madison Public Library Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Madison Public Library Foundation Inc?
Madison Public Library Foundation Inc reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is Madison Public Library Foundation Inc?
Madison Public Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Madison, WI. It holds $17.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Madison Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN?
Madison Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1777242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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