Save Our Libraries Institute is a nonprofit organization that champions the right to equitable access to knowledge. Our mission is to empower libraries to take control of their digital futures. We hold events, run programs in technology and access, write position papers and opinion pieces in the press, work on policy issues with our coalition, and partner with a variety of organizations to further our mission of equitable access to knowledge in the service of the public good.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6K
-91.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$52K
-68.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-68.5% YoY
About Save Our Libraries Institute
Based on IRS filings
Save Our Libraries Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BIDDEFORD, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $52K.
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 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,730 | $63,322 | $472,606 |
| Revenue | $1,742 | $3,726 | $698,829 |
| Expenses | $62,249 | $413,066 | $246,308 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Courtney | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Meikle Hall | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Caroline Taylor | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Heather Joseph | Director | 1 | — |
| Jill Hurst-Wahl | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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