Riverside Public Library Foundation
To raise funds for the benefit of the city of riverside public library for both short-term operations and long-term purposes and to ensure the continued excellence of public library services for riverside, California residents.
Riverside Public Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Riverside Public Library Foundation gave $293K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $293K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $292,621
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $292,621
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $292,621
- Total assets
- $1,141,513
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Riverside Public Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Riverside Public Library ($293K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Riverside Public Library Foundation gives
- Giving grew 143% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2022) to $449K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Public Library Riverside, CA | E*books, audiobooks, online language learning platform, brainfuse/helpnow tutoring platform, streaming platforms, hotspot devices, newsbank microfiche, computers and technology, filament for 3d printing, dia de los libras, riverside reads program, movie licensing, adult programs, outreach | $292,621 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,141,513 | $393,422 | $330,033 | $292,621 | 1 | $40,497 |
| 2023 | $1,065,503 | $146,440 | $501,909 | $449,281 | 1 | $27,771 |
| 2022 | $1,141,010 | $380,015 | $70,065 | $24,139 | 1 | $-11,835 |
| 2021 | $983,312 | $672,283 | $145,267 | $120,500 | 1 | $37,352 |
| 2020 | $503,647 | $195,907 | $251,683 | $223,694 | 1 | $10,925 |
About Riverside Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Riverside Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Riverside, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $293K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Riverside Public Library Foundation is led by Barbara Shackelton, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Shackelton
President
Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Purvis
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Sautter-Konyn
Treasurer & CFO
Member → Treasurer & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Renne
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Wahlin
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Hartwigsen
Member
CFO → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Toscano
Past President
Member → President, 2021
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Federici
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric La Neir
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janette Johnson
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Kane
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonnet McClure
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Irene Conable (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Linda Itzen (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Marsha Loveridge (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Susan Rainey (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Ai Kelley (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Judith Fish (2020–2021) — Past-President
- Former: Danielle Hernandez (2020) — Member
- Former: James Frame (2020) — Member
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 Riverside Public Library Foundation
How much does Riverside Public Library Foundation give each year?
Riverside Public Library Foundation gave $293K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $449K across 1 grant.
How large is Riverside Public Library Foundation?
Riverside Public Library Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $393K.
What is Riverside Public Library Foundation?
Riverside Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Riverside, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Riverside Public Library Foundation operate?
Riverside Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Riverside Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Riverside Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0780130. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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