Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc
To provide, support, and supplement library services of the public library of sanibel, Florida, and to assist generally in the promotion of reading, literacy, and media education.
Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc gave $290K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $290K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $290,467
- +111.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $290,467
- +111.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $290,467
- Total assets
- $3,993,506
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sanibel Public Library District ($290K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $290K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $290K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanibel Public Library District Sanibel, FL | Library Programs/Services | $290,467 |
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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 | $3,993,506 | $263,406 | $334,070 | $290,467 | 1 | $201,601 |
| 2024 | $3,764,447 | $776,131 | $179,468 | $137,573 | 1 | $735,349 |
| 2023 | $3,218,004 | $169,576 | $97,219 | $62,885 | 1 | $123,732 |
| 2022 | $2,943,071 | $393,184 | $46,221 | $1,500 | Total only | $199,581 |
| 2021 | $3,189,209 | $276,315 | $127,593 | $85,684 | 1 | $152,978 |
| 2020 | $2,685,652 | $216,291 | $152,205 | $106,701 | 1 | $99,488 |
| 2019 | $2,660,935 | $235,765 | $153,064 | $112,480 | 1 | $108,870 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sanibel, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $290K. Net investment income was $202K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc is led by Patricia Schwarz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia Schwarz
President
Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Cox
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Uhler
Vice President
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Fellows
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Duane Shaffer (2023) — Director
- Former: Margaret Mohundro (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Janet Egeland (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bill Fellows (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kenneth Nirenberg (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Linda Estep (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc
How much does Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc give each year?
Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc gave $290K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $138K across 1 grant.
How large is Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc?
Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $263K.
What is Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc?
Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sanibel, FL. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc operate?
Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6200187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sanibel Public Library Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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