Montecito Friends of the Library

SANTA BARBARA, CA EIN: 95-3614638 Website

THE MONTECITO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS IN ORDER TO SUPPLEMENT THE FUNDING FROM THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO OFFER THIS ADDITIONAL FUNDING SO THE MONTECITO LIBRARY CAN CONTINUE TO ENHANCE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, TIMELY RESOURCES & RESPONSIVE ASSISTANCE TO FOSTER A THRIVING COMMUNITY OF LEARNING, SHARING AND CREATING.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

+6.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$128K

+2.2% YoY

Grant Count

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$64K

-48.9% YoY

About Montecito Friends of the Library

Based on IRS filings

Montecito Friends of the Library is a nonprofit organization, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $91K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $628K (100%)

States

California

Cities

Santa Barbara

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$1,525,746	$1,428,040	$1,321,672
Revenue	$237,765	$127,038	$131,339
Expenses	$187,099	$169,911	$230,544
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$91,272	$23,518	$-935
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 2 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include County of Santa Barbara Department of Community Services ($125,000), County of Santa Barbara Department of Community Services ($2,790).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES SANTA BARBARA, CA	TO SUPPLEMENT MONIES PROVIDED BY THE CITY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE MONTECITO LIBRARY	$125,000
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES SANTA BARBARA, CA	PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR LIBRARY	$2,790

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PAT SALEY	PRESIDENT	5	—
KENDRA EPLEY	TREASURER	5	—
KELLY HATCHETT	SECRETARY	5	—
LOUISE KELLY	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
MELISSA FRANKLIN	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
JASON SIEMENS	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
JEFF DONAHUE	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
ZOE COPUS	BOARD MEMBER	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Montecito Friends of the Library?

As of 2025, Montecito Friends of the Library holds $1.5M in total assets with $238K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $128K in 2025.

Where does Montecito Friends of the Library operate?

Montecito Friends of the Library has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does Montecito Friends of the Library award?

In 2025, Montecito Friends of the Library awarded 2 grants totaling $128K — an average of about $64K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Montecito Friends of the Library's EIN?

Montecito Friends of the Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3614638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.