Ottumwa Public Library Foundation
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Ottumwa Public Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Ottumwa Public Library Foundation reported $500 in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Total assets
- $1,960,759
- +6.2% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $125,576
- +23.4% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $125,576
- +27.2% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $11,166
- +13.6% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Ottumwa Public Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2025) to $18K (2023). In 2026 it reported $500 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa Public Library Ottumwa, IA | BOOKS | $18,280 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,960,759 | $125,576 | $11,166 | $500 | Total only | $125,576 |
| 2025 | $1,846,349 | $101,759 | $9,832 | $500 | Total only | $98,759 |
| 2024 | $1,754,422 | $54,587 | $13,057 | $4,823 | Total only | $54,587 |
| 2023 | $1,712,892 | $103 | $25,493 | $18,280 | 1 | $-2,256 |
| 2022 | $1,738,282 | $478,499 | $8,473 | — | — | $469,922 |
| 2021 | $1,268,256 | $51,447 | $7,250 | — | — | $40,009 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Ottumwa Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ottumwa Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ottumwa, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2026, it reported $500 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $126K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ottumwa Public Library Foundation is led by Mike Carpenter, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mike Carpenter
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leann Lemberger
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alex Morley
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cindy Rupe
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rhonda Conrad
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Travis Henderson
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Natalie Bolin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sonja Ferrell
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jim Davis (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Gordon Aistrope (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Ottumwa Public Library Foundation
How much does Ottumwa Public Library Foundation give each year?
Ottumwa Public Library Foundation reported $500 in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it reported $500 in grants paid.
How large is Ottumwa Public Library Foundation?
Ottumwa Public Library Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $126K.
What is Ottumwa Public Library Foundation?
Ottumwa Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ottumwa, IA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Ottumwa Public Library Foundation operate?
Ottumwa Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Ottumwa Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Ottumwa Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1506251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 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 2023 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
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