The David Library
The David Library is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $283K. Net investment income was $457K.
The David Library at a glance
In short: The David Library gave $283K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $283K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $283,200
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $283,200
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $283,200
- Total assets
- $21,761,790
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The David Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Philosophical Society ($283K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2020) to $372K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA | Operation of the David Library and the promotion of useful knowledge. | $283,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,761,790 | $488,366 | $331,864 | $283,200 | 1 | $283,200 | $456,712 |
| 2023 | $21,169,374 | $259,004 | $353,988 | $307,645 | 1 | $307,645 | $231,620 |
| 2022 | $20,466,688 | $152,222 | $395,931 | $372,029 | 1 | $395,333 | $151,624 |
| 2021 | $21,474,545 | $822,602 | $66,367 | — | — | $101,531 | $811,509 |
| 2020 | $20,711,229 | $2,829,740 | $532,209 | $150 | 2 | — | $2,813,577 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David Library is led by James J Linksz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James J Linksz
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan McConville
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norval Reece
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Packer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Spero
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Bagnall
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle McDonald
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francine Lida Stone
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette E Taylor Esq.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Wolfe
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert Hauser (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Meg McSweeney (2020–2022) — Former COO
- Former: Linda Greenhouse (2021–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The David Library
How much does The David Library give each year?
The David Library gave $283K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $308K across 1 grant.
How large is The David Library?
The David Library reported $21.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $488K.
Where does The David Library operate?
The David Library has awarded grants in Maryland, Pennsylvania.
What is The David Library's EIN?
The David Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7289047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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