Mount Vernon Library Foundation
The mount vernon library foundations principal mission is to foster community support for the library, its board, and its staff.
Mount Vernon Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Mount Vernon Library Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,821
- -90.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,821
- -90.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,821
- Total assets
- $337,756
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mount Vernon Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Mount Vernon ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $254K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, WA | Common Project Assistance | $11,821 |
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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 | $337,756 | $234,447 | $154,878 | $11,821 | 1 | $2,831 |
| 2023 | $258,439 | $317,532 | $132,767 | $120,428 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | — | $318,462 | $267,485 | $253,845 | 1 | — |
About Mount Vernon Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mount Vernon Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Mount Vernon, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $338K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mount Vernon Library Foundation is led by Suzanne Butler, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne Butler
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyrene Wells
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Armagost
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryanne Ward
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Dickinson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cami Rutkowski
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Pfahl
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marija Anderson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lyn Bishop (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Mount Vernon Library Foundation
How much does Mount Vernon Library Foundation give each year?
Mount Vernon Library Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $120K across 1 grant.
How large is Mount Vernon Library Foundation?
Mount Vernon Library Foundation reported $338K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $234K.
What is Mount Vernon Library Foundation?
Mount Vernon Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Mount Vernon, WA. It holds $338K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mount Vernon Library Foundation operate?
Mount Vernon Library Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Mount Vernon Library Foundation's EIN?
Mount Vernon Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3319412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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