THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM THROUGH PHILANTHROPY, ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.8M
+1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-25.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+49.0% YoY
About San Diego Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
San Diego Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization 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 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $361K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,779,427 | $10,673,573 | $6,475,500 |
| Revenue | $2,833,665 | $4,252,426 | $2,330,247 |
| Expenses | $2,963,791 | $3,125,189 | $3,348,704 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $361,275 | $248,260 | $246,070 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include City of San Diego ($1,157,654).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | LIBRARY PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $1,157,654 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARNULFO MANRIQUEZ | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| BRYAN CARPENTER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| RENEE SCHOR | BOARD CHAIR | 10 | — |
| SAM YOEUTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA PETERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG MARKOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL COX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANICE CHARLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY CAROL CARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF ROWLAND | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 45 | $139,283 |
| NATALIE GANZ | CHIEF STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER | 45 | $161,325 |
| PATRICK STEWART | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 55 | $208,461 |
| JENNA ANDERSON | DIGITAL MARKETING & ADVOCACY STRATEGIST | 45 | $104,051 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Diego Public Library Foundation?
San Diego Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. It holds $10.8M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is San Diego Public Library Foundation?
As of 2025, San Diego Public Library Foundation holds $10.8M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M in 2025.
Where does San Diego Public Library Foundation operate?
San Diego Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does San Diego Public Library Foundation award?
In 2025, San Diego Public Library Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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