Monroe County Public Library Foundation
Raise funds to support the Monroe county public library and its programs
Monroe County Public Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Monroe County Public Library Foundation gave $187K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $187,189
- +90.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,399
- +90.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,650
- Total assets
- $1,772,697
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Monroe County Public Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Monroe Co Public Library ($172K across 6 grants). Together the top 3 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 37 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Monroe County Public Library Foundation gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2023) to $187K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Co Public Library Bloomington, IN | Other Gifts | $83,632 |
| Monroe Co Public Library Bloomington, IN | Childrens Svc & PRGM | $25,174 |
| Monroe Co Public Library Bloomington, IN | Adult Svc & Programs | $20,793 |
| Monroe Co Public Library Bloomington, IN | Administration | $16,801 |
| Monroe Co Public Library Bloomington, IN | Teen & DCC | $14,499 |
| Monroe Co Public Library Bloomington, IN | Ellettsville Branch | $11,500 |
| Monore Co Pubilc Library Monroe Co Public Library Bloomington, IN | Organizational Dev | $8,497 |
| Monroe Co Public Library Monore Co Public Library Bloomington, IN | Customer Service | $6,293 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,772,697 | $349,532 | $343,352 | $187,189 | 8 | $63,282 |
| 2023 | $1,699,355 | $359,114 | $266,279 | $98,301 | 8 | $37,976 |
| 2022 | $1,485,748 | $318,743 | $286,527 | $128,100 | 8 | $44,941 |
| 2021 | $1,809,481 | $470,388 | $245,059 | $101,860 | 6 | $109,010 |
| 2020 | $1,502,467 | $213,231 | $252,895 | $128,950 | 7 | $44,809 |
About Monroe County Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Monroe County Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bloomington, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $187K. Net investment income was $63K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Monroe County Public Library Foundation is led by Patsy B. Rahn, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patsy B. Rahn
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Neil Klein
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Harriet Castrataro
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carolyn Calloway-Thomas
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Doug McKinney
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Johnson
Secretary
Board Mermbe → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mary Kennedy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mary Wiggins
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
William T. Wehner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kathie Durkel
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kevin Tomlinson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Laura Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Jean Regoli
Fndtn Coordinator
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Samantha Eads
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ann Bunger
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Irene Bull
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Carol Pierce (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deloice Holliday (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Elspeth Hayden (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Zoss (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Emily Alford (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Oram (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Rhoda (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Pagliero Popp (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dana Duffy (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Mae Ruggles (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Bedwell (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Ina Jung (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Baumert (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Dekydtspotter (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia Steele (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Ameen (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Weinberg (2020) — Director
- Former: Chris Hosler (2020) — Director
- Former: Diane Gregory (2020) — President
- Former: Morgan Hoffman (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Bitters (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Monroe County Public Library Foundation
How much does Monroe County Public Library Foundation give each year?
Monroe County Public Library Foundation gave $187K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $98K across 8 grants.
What is Monroe County Public Library Foundation's typical grant size?
Monroe County Public Library Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,650, and its average grant was $23,399, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Monroe County Public Library Foundation give grants?
Monroe County Public Library Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IN (8 grants).
Does Monroe County Public Library Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Monroe County Public Library Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Monroe County Public Library Foundation's largest grantees?
Monroe County Public Library Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Monroe Co Public Library ($172,399 across 6 grants), Monore Co Pubilc Library Monroe Co Public Library ($8,497) and Monroe Co Public Library Monore Co Public Library ($6,293), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Monroe County Public Library Foundation?
Monroe County Public Library Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $350K.
What is Monroe County Public Library Foundation?
Monroe County Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bloomington, IN. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Monroe County Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Monroe County Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1892355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Monroe County Public Library Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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