Pierce County Library Foundation
THE PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION INSPIRES GIVING TO STRENGTHEN LITERACY, BUILD DONOR RELATIONSHIPS, AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+22.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$336K
-13.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$336K
-13.7% YoY
About Pierce County Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pierce County Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in TACOMA, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $336K. Net investment income was $47K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,417,553 | $1,973,175 | $1,604,636 |
| Revenue | $891,225 | $1,034,027 | $1,599,554 |
| Expenses | $465,493 | $704,971 | $813,193 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $46,844 | $29,609 | $8,733 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pierce County Rural Library District ($335,824).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PIERCE COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT TACOMA, WA | GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO THE PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS DESIGNATED BY THE DONORS ADDITIONAL GRANTS ARE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SUPPORT LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. | $335,824 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY MOSER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ESMERALDA SWITZER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHY WHEPLEY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOSH RICKER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| WENDY COLEBANK | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH LUFKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TEENA WARD HYDE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUN ZHU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS MAHUGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDI GALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEAN CARRELL | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Pierce County Library Foundation?
As of 2024, Pierce County Library Foundation holds $2.4M in total assets with $891K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $336K in 2024.
Where does Pierce County Library Foundation operate?
Pierce County Library Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Pierce County Library Foundation award?
In 2024, Pierce County Library Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $336K — an average of about $336K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pierce County Library Foundation's EIN?
Pierce County Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0180293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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