Stillwater Public Library Foundation
To engage the community and its resources to expand the reach and impact of the stillwater public library. The foundation raises funds to enhance the programming, resources, materials, and historic renovation of the library. Funds are raised through events, donor support, sponsorships and grants.
Stillwater Public Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Stillwater Public Library Foundation gave $224K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $224K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $223,873
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $223,873
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $223,873
- Total assets
- $4,131,145
- +25.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Stillwater Public Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stillwater Public Library ($224K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Stillwater Public Library Foundation gives
- Giving grew 175% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $224K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Public Library Stillwater, MN | To Support Various Library Programs and Materials. | $223,873 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,131,145 | $1,110,033 | $369,316 | $223,873 | 1 | $178,634 |
| 2023 | $3,287,547 | $315,713 | $325,260 | $185,164 | 1 | $108,459 |
| 2022 | $3,167,269 | $339,486 | $154,933 | $51,253 | 1 | $70,299 |
| 2021 | $3,182,934 | $2,839,345 | $187,917 | $81,399 | 1 | $25,372 |
| 2020 | $536,598 | $331,577 | $116,430 | $41,878 | 1 | $2,170 |
About Stillwater Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Stillwater Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Stillwater, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $224K. Net investment income was $179K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stillwater Public Library Foundation is led by Elsbeth Howe, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elsbeth Howe
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $67K (2024)
Summer Seidenkranz
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Moeller
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Funk
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Glaser
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Sandstrom
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Collier
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Arnold
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin McQuay
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeneane Flipp
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandie Brown
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Paige Hoyle (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Aquib Khan (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amber Dailey-Hebert (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Gray (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Troendle (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sandy Ellis (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alicia Gordon Macalus-Executive (2022) — Director -
- Former: Alicia Gordon Macalus (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Ann Brownlee (2020) — Director
- Former: Carol Stabenow (2020) — Director
- Former: Jean Morse (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Merilee Read (2020) — Director
- Former: Sandra Nicholson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $67K, to Elsbeth Howe (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Stillwater Public Library Foundation
How much does Stillwater Public Library Foundation give each year?
Stillwater Public Library Foundation gave $224K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $185K across 1 grant.
How large is Stillwater Public Library Foundation?
Stillwater Public Library Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Stillwater Public Library Foundation?
Stillwater Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Stillwater, MN. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Stillwater Public Library Foundation operate?
Stillwater Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Stillwater Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Stillwater Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1103540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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