THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INSPIRES THE COMMUNITY'S PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, ADVOCACY FOR, AND PRIDE IN THE LIBRARY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$104.1M
+11.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.1M
-4.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.5M
+43.4% YoY
About Seattle Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Seattle Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $104.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5.1M. Net investment income was $27.7M.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $104,059,960 | $93,759,002 | $81,631,667 |
| Revenue | $35,448,459 | $13,074,439 | $5,311,806 |
| Expenses | $7,583,580 | $7,408,420 | $6,187,152 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,682,101 | $5,333,410 | $477,853 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Seattle Public Library Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Seattle Public Library ($5,011,892), Friends of the Seattle Public Library ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SEATTLE, WA | SUPPORT LIBRARY'S PATRON SERVICE PRIORITIES | $5,011,892 |
| FRIENDS OF THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH STANLEY | PRESIDENT, INTERIM CEO THRU 08/24 | 40 | $17,961 |
| JENNIFER SOUTHWELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| NICK MOMYER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JON JURICH | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| STEPHANIE AXELROD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GENE J CHANG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MORGAN COLLINS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KAREN CONOVER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEANETTE FLORY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SIBYL FRANKENBURG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JUSTO GONZLEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHARON HAMMEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROY HAMRICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATT HILLMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARGARET INOUYE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SARAH KOHUT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FLORENCE LARSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELLEN LOOK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TYLER PRESTON MICKEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRITTNEY MORASKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RAJ RAKHRA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID STRAUSS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARIA VALENTE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SAM HOWE VERHOVEK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JULIE ZUNKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JONNA WARD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THRU 06/24 | 40 | $159,015 |
| B KAY ODROSKY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $185,040 |
| BRIAN LAWRENCE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FROM 08/24 | 40 | $180,969 |
| KARA MCDONALD | SENIOR DIR OF PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $120,582 |
| WILL LIVESLEY-O'NEIL | SR DIR OF COMMUNICATION & ADVOCACY | 40 | $123,117 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seattle Public Library Foundation?
Seattle Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $104.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Seattle Public Library Foundation?
As of 2024, Seattle Public Library Foundation holds $104.1M in total assets with $35.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $5.1M in 2024.
Where does Seattle Public Library Foundation operate?
Seattle Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Washington.
What size grants does Seattle Public Library Foundation award?
In 2024, Seattle Public Library Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $5.1M — an average of about $2.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Seattle Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Seattle Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1140642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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