National Home Library Foundation
National Home Library Foundation is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It supports the distribution of books and other reading materials to libraries and community groups with limited resources, as well as programs that promote reading and address illiteracy.
National Home Library Foundation at a glance
In short: National Home Library Foundation gave $90K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,218
- +1704.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +1800.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,748
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $632,153
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to National Home Library Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists an organization name, description, need, budget, and financial statements as application materials. It states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed in the filing. The grant program describes applications as accepted on a rolling basis and considered annually.
- Deadline
- None is listed in the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: The Traron Center
Mailing address: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue Se 2Nd Floo, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 290-9855
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Home Library Foundation
Who National Home Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Loudon Literacy Council ($6K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (46%), Maryland (31%), and Virginia (23%). Its grant program states that requests from the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas receive preference.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Home Library Foundation gives
- Giving grew 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 263% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $90K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loudon Literacy Council Leesburg, VA | For the purchase of books and communications materials | $5,718 |
| Depaul Community Resources Roanoke, VA | For the purchase of books (including e-books)and related communications materials.This grant should cover most of their grant request, ex | $5,000 |
| Camp Fire Patuxent Area Council Bowie, MD | Literacy outreach and inclusion efforts to youth and families. | $5,000 |
| The TraRon Center Washington, DC | Provide healing books for children and families affected by gun violence. | $5,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| The Family Place Washington, DC | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| Eastern Shore Literacy Council Inc Melfa, VA | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| The Ottley Music School Inc Hyattsville, MD | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center Washington, DC | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| American Poetry Museum Washington, DC | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $632,153 | $117,646 | $117,207 | $90,218 | 19 | $117,207 | $108,358 | $44,598 |
| 2024 | $630,648 | $29,790 | $30,551 | $5,000 | 1 | $30,551 | $29,624 | $45,722 |
| 2023 | $631,409 | $47,340 | $63,669 | $40,521 | 9 | $63,669 | $46,435 | $43,353 |
| 2022 | $647,738 | $84,124 | $74,279 | $46,500 | 10 | $74,279 | $82,317 | $46,671 |
| 2021 | $637,893 | $101,541 | $86,508 | $57,556 | 13 | $86,508 | $100,583 | $50,952 |
| 2020 | $622,860 | $72,643 | $32,464 | $8,000 | 2 | — | $71,603 | $42,691 |
| 2019 | $582,681 | $51,685 | $53,949 | $30,300 | 9 | — | $51,326 | $41,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, National Home Library Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated objectives are to help distribute books and other reading materials to libraries and community groups with limited resources or ability to obtain them; support programs that combat illiteracy or encourage interest in reading and the literary arts among all ages; and encourage programs on literary or cultural topics that use different forms of communication.
Its 2025 recipients include organizations with varied missions. For example, an individual recipient says its mission is to create a world where everyone can find themselves on the pages of a book. The Eastern Shore Literacy Council says it provides free adult basic education and English as a second language tutoring to residents of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The Family Place says it empowers low-income families and fosters young children’s development through education and support services. The TraRon Center says it helps families affected by gun violence find healing and work to change their communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $90,218. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $5,718, with a median grant of $5,000. The foundation’s grant program lists awards of $500–$5,000 and says grants are considered annually on a rolling basis.
Among the 2025 grants were $5,718 to Loudon Literacy Council for books and communications materials, and $5,000 each to DePaul Community Resources for books and related communications materials, Camp Fire Patuxent Area Council for literacy outreach and inclusion efforts, and The TraRon Center for healing books for children and families affected by gun violence. Other $5,000 recipients included an individual recipient, The Family Place, Latin American Youth Center, Eastern Shore Literacy Council, an individual recipient, and Project Transformation DC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lynda J Robb as president; Sue Bell as treasurer; Kathleen McCampbell Vance as vice president; Ashton J Wingate as director; Aisha Karimah as executive director; and Ervin S Duggan, Michael R Gardner, Vandna Wendy Bhagat, and Ricardo M Urbina as trustees.
National Home Library Foundation is led by Aisha Karimah, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aisha Karimah
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Lynda J Robb
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ashton J Wingate
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ervin S Duggan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R Gardner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ricardo M Urbina
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vandna Wendy Bhagat
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathleen McCampbell Vance
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sue Bell
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $6K, to Aisha Karimah (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about National Home Library Foundation
How much does National Home Library Foundation give each year?
National Home Library Foundation gave $90K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is National Home Library Foundation's typical grant size?
National Home Library Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,748, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does National Home Library Foundation give grants?
National Home Library Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (31%) and Virginia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants) and Bowie, MD (2 grants).
Does National Home Library Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on National Home Library Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For the purchase of books" (12 grants).
Who are National Home Library Foundation's largest grantees?
National Home Library Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Loudon Literacy Council ($5,718), Depaul Community Resources ($5,000) and Camp Fire Patuxent Area Council ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Home Library Foundation?
National Home Library Foundation reported $632K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does National Home Library Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated objectives are to help distribute books and other reading materials to libraries and community groups with limited resources or ability to obtain them; support programs that combat illiteracy or encourage interest in reading and the literary arts among all ages; and encourage programs on literary or cultural topics that use different forms of communication. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Home Library Foundation?
The filing lists an organization name, description, need, budget, and financial statements as application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Home Library Foundation's EIN?
National Home Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6051013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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