San Diego Public Library Foundation
The library foundation strengthens communities by supporting excellence in the san diego public library system through philanthropy, advocacy and outreach.
San Diego Public Library Foundation at a glance
In short: San Diego Public Library Foundation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,157,654
- -25.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,157,654
- +49.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,157,654
- Total assets
- $10,779,427
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who San Diego Public Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of San Diego ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
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 San Diego Public Library Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). 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 $1.0M (2021) to $1.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of San Diego San Diego, CA | Library Program Support. | $1,157,654 |
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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 | $10,779,427 | $2,833,665 | $2,963,791 | $1,157,654 | 1 | $361,275 |
| 2024 | $10,673,573 | $4,252,426 | $3,125,189 | $1,554,063 | 2 | $248,260 |
| 2023 | $6,475,500 | $2,330,247 | $3,348,704 | $1,833,811 | 2 | $246,070 |
| 2022 | $7,308,503 | $3,117,444 | $2,838,178 | $1,312,427 | 2 | $393,613 |
| 2021 | $7,883,623 | $3,670,828 | $2,362,791 | $1,028,568 | 1 | $33,984 |
About San Diego Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
San Diego Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $361K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
San Diego Public Library Foundation is led by Patrick Stewart, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2021; 4 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Stewart
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$169K (2021) → $208K (2025)
Renee Schor
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hansen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cox
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Markow
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Charley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Johnston
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Peterman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Yoeuth
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Carol Carter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Rowland
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $139K (2025)
Natalie Ganz
Chief Strategy & Engagement Officer
Chief Strategy & Engagement Officer → Chief Strategy & Engagement, 2023
Chief Strategy & Engagement → Chief Strategy & Engagement Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$126K (2021) → $161K (2025)
Jenna Anderson
Digital Marketing & Advocacy Strategist
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Arnulfo Manriquez
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Carpenter
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Judith Wenker (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Ruth Bush (2024) — Director
- Former: Bill Pope (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Judith Morgan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lee Winslett (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Alison Phillips (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Charlie Goldberg (2022–2023) — Director of Marketing
- Former: Pat Wilson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephen Hermes (2022–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Al Ferris (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ann McDonald (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrea Moser (2021) — Director
- Former: Bernie Kulchin (2021) — Director
- Former: Ingrid De Llamas (2021) — Director
- Former: Patricia Wilson (2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Steve Hermes (2021) — Vice Chair & Treasurer
- Former: Wendy Urushima-Conn (2021) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $208K, to Patrick Stewart (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about San Diego Public Library Foundation
How much does San Diego Public Library Foundation give each year?
San Diego Public Library Foundation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 2 grants.
How large is San Diego Public Library Foundation?
San Diego Public Library Foundation reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is San Diego Public Library Foundation?
San Diego Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $10.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does San Diego Public Library Foundation operate?
San Diego Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is San Diego Public Library Foundation's EIN?
San Diego Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0959608. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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