Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lawrence, KS EIN: 26-4154991

To receive, invest, and distribute funds to exempt organizations that are member of the northeast Kansas library system.

Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc gave $45K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$44,500
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$11,125
Median grant
$6,500
Total assets
$206,594
+2776.6% vs 2023
Primary geography
Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Richmond Public Library: $30KRichmond Public Library$30KNortonville Public Library: $10KNortonville Public Library$10KMcLouth Public Library: $3KMcLouth Public Library$3KLyndon Carnegie Library: $2KLyndon Carnegie Library$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Richmond Public Library ($30K). Together the top 4 received $45K.

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

States

Cities

LyndonMcLouthNortonvilleRichmond

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 4 grants2024

In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $45K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Richmond Public Library Richmond, KSTo support member of the northeast Kansas library system.$30,000
Nortonville Public Library Nortonville, KSTo support member of the northeast Kansas library system.$10,000
McLouth Public Library McLouth, KSTo support member of the northeast Kansas library system.$3,000
Lyndon Carnegie Library Lyndon, KSTo support member of the northeast Kansas library system.$1,500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$206,594$248,500$49,088$44,5004$221
2023$7,182$9,987$21,429———
2022$18,624$11,300$10,183———
2021$17,507$37,654$36,973———
2020$16,826$17,535$18,059———

About Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lawrence, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $207K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $221.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc is led by Nancy Keith, Board Chairperson since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Nancy Keith

    Board Chairperson

    Director → Board Chairperson, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael McDonald

    System Director

    Development & Outreach Officer → System Director, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Emily Bradbury

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ann Premer

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Maccarthy

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janet Prestoy

    Board Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Michaelis

    Board Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robyn Kollar

    Fundraising & Public Rel C

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sandee Morris

    Board Vice Chairperson

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Julie Mulvihill (2020–2023) — Board Vice Chairperson
  • Former: Marilyn Daniels (2020–2022) — Board Chairperson
  • Former: Susan Geiss (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Shelley O'Brien (2021–2022) — Fundraising & Public Rel C
  • Former: Laura Debaun (2020) — Executive Director
  • Former: Lynn Ward (2020) — Director
  • Former: Me Grosdidier (2020) — Board Treasurer

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 Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc

How much does Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc give each year?

Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc gave $45K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

What is Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $11,125, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc give grants?

Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.

Does Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Member of the Northeast Kansas Library System." (4 grants).

How large is Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc?

Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc reported $207K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.

What is Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc?

Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lawrence, KS. It holds $207K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc's EIN?

Northeast Kansas Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4154991. 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

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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