Meredith Library Fund
Raise funds to defray taxpayer costs of renovating and expanding the meredith nh public library.
Meredith Library Fund at a glance
In short: Meredith Library Fund gave $41K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $41K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $41,306
- -94.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $41,306
- -88.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $41,306
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Meredith Library Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Meredith Public Library ($41K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Meredith Library Fund gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2023) to $740K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meredith Public Library Meredith, NH | Library Equipment | $41,306 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,313 | $41,864 | $41,306 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $40,551 | $10,850 | $754,191 | $739,999 | 2 | $65 |
| 2021 | $783,892 | $30,479 | $8,477 | — | — | $400 |
| 2020 | $761,890 | $499,749 | $254,331 | $250,000 | 1 | $3,402 |
About Meredith Library Fund
Based on IRS filings
Meredith Library Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Gilford, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meredith Library Fund is led by James McFarlin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James McFarlin
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Laurent
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Reilly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Gulezian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Geer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Meredith Library Fund
How much does Meredith Library Fund give each year?
Meredith Library Fund gave $41K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $740K across 2 grants.
What is Meredith Library Fund?
Meredith Library Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Gilford, NH.
Where does Meredith Library Fund operate?
Meredith Library Fund has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is Meredith Library Fund's EIN?
Meredith Library Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1012423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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