Oceanic Public Library Trust
Organization was established for the maintenance of the oceanic free library located in rumson, nj.
Oceanic Public Library Trust at a glance
In short: Oceanic Public Library Trust gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,855
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,855
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,855
- Total assets
- $702,286
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Oceanic Public Library Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oceanic Free Library Association ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Oceanic Public Library Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $22K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Free Library Association Rumson, NJ | Support of Operations | $17,855 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $702,286 | $35,121 | $28,281 | $17,855 | 1 | $35,080 |
| 2024 | $650,242 | $37,921 | $26,249 | $16,312 | 1 | $37,679 |
| 2023 | $618,405 | $19,566 | $21,020 | $11,610 | 1 | $17,066 |
| 2022 | $554,103 | $25,565 | $30,083 | $22,050 | 1 | $542 |
| 2021 | $678,777 | $67,944 | $20,382 | $11,725 | 1 | $35,844 |
About Oceanic Public Library Trust
Based on IRS filings
Oceanic Public Library Trust is a public charity, based in Rumson, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $702K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $35K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oceanic Public Library Trust is led by Carl A. Reiss, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl A. Reiss
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Rossbach
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Federigo Magherini
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ty Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Jacobson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie E. Bruckmann
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William P. Carey
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Clayton Kingsbery
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Oceanic Public Library Trust
How much does Oceanic Public Library Trust give each year?
Oceanic Public Library Trust gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is Oceanic Public Library Trust?
Oceanic Public Library Trust reported $702K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35K.
Where does Oceanic Public Library Trust operate?
Oceanic Public Library Trust has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Oceanic Public Library Trust's EIN?
Oceanic Public Library Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7386850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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