Northeast Harbor Library Trust
Northeast Harbor Library Trust is a private foundation, based in Paoli, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $739K. Net investment income was $19K.
Northeast Harbor Library Trust at a glance
In short: Northeast Harbor Library Trust gave $739K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $185K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $738,714
- +3641.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $184,679
- +1770.9% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $148,044
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Northeast Harbor Library Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Memorial Library ($492K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $739K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $739K (2020). In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $739K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Library Radnor, PA | Fbo recipient (statement a: various securities: distribution of assets in complete termination) | $391,857 |
| Northeast Harbor Library Northeast Harbor, ME | Fbo recipient (statement a: various securities: distribution of assets in complete termination) | $195,469 |
| Memorial Library Radnor, PA | Fbo recipient (statement a: distribution of cash in complete termination) | $100,619 |
| Northeast Harbor Library Northeast Harbor, ME | Fbo recipient (statement a: distribution of cash in complete termination) | $50,769 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $25,648 | $760,530 | $738,714 | 4 | $18,586 | $39,469 |
| 2019 | $734,882 | $31,533 | $38,108 | $19,742 | 2 | $28,042 | $56,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Northeast Harbor Library Trust reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northeast Harbor Library Trust's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Lucy B. Newlin Sellers
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Verplank Newlin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Northeast Harbor Library Trust
How much does Northeast Harbor Library Trust give each year?
Northeast Harbor Library Trust gave $739K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
What is Northeast Harbor Library Trust's typical grant size?
Northeast Harbor Library Trust's median grant in 2020 was $148,044, and its average grant was $184,679, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Northeast Harbor Library Trust give grants?
Northeast Harbor Library Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Radnor, PA (2 grants) and Northeast Harbor, ME (2 grants).
Does Northeast Harbor Library Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Northeast Harbor Library Trust's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Northeast Harbor Library Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Northeast Harbor Library Trust reported a distributable amount of $39K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Northeast Harbor Library Trust's EIN?
Northeast Harbor Library Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6409729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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