San Mateo Public Library Foundation
The San Mateo Public Library Foundation provides funding to bridge the gap between what city and state resources provide, and what our diverse community needs and expects from a 21st century community resource.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+11.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
+6.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$200K
+6.8% YoY
About San Mateo Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
San Mateo Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in SAN MATEO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $6K.
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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 | $1,703,318 | $1,522,917 | $1,286,181 |
| Revenue | $371,553 | $337,932 | $287,823 |
| Expenses | $367,798 | $306,178 | $263,839 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,978 | $25,355 | $18,743 |
| 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
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include San Mateo Public Library ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Public Library San Mateo, CA | General Fund | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Back | Co-President | 8 | — |
| Alexandra Gillen | Co-President | 8 | — |
| Vicky Stein | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Maple Zhang | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Anthony Jardina | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Mary Bianco | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Chris Bloom | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Marie Chuang | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ruthmary Cradler | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Donna Divodi | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Diane Ervin | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jeff Kang | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Suelin Lee | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sam Perry | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sarah Phelps | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nicola Nici Silver | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Suzanne Sims | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Erin Sinclair | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Renee Thierry-Jones | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Katherine Tong | Board Member | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is San Mateo Public Library Foundation?
As of 2025, San Mateo Public Library Foundation holds $1.7M in total assets with $372K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $200K in 2025.
Where does San Mateo Public Library Foundation operate?
San Mateo Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does San Mateo Public Library Foundation award?
In 2025, San Mateo Public Library Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $200K — an average of about $200K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is San Mateo Public Library Foundation's EIN?
San Mateo Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3191775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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