TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE CITY OF DETROIT'S CULTURAL GROWTH, ALL FORMS OF LITERACY, AN INTEREST IN BOOKS, AND OTHER FORMS OF HUMAN RECORD AND TO ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND PROGRAMS WITH THE DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY AND OTHER CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND GROUPS IN SUPPORT OF SUCH CHARITABLE, LITERARY, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
-2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$48K
+79.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+169.2% YoY
About The Detroit Public Library Friends
Based on IRS filings
The Detroit Public Library Friends is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $131K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,783,820 | $3,886,266 | $4,265,630 |
| Revenue | $221,854 | $172,370 | $310,193 |
| Expenses | $528,534 | $487,690 | $510,251 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $130,896 | $100,269 | $157,855 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Detroit Public Library Commission ($27,500), Arts & Scraps ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSION DETROIT, MI | PURCHASE BOOKS, DIGITAL LITERACY RESOURCES, PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $27,500 |
| ARTS & SCRAPS DETROIT, MI | SUMMER READING | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID COSTA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN GARDYNIK | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JOHN KRIEMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CRYSTAL POWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SEAN RYAN EVERETT | EXEC DIRECTOR/BOARD PRESIDENT | 40 | $101,379 |
| CAROL HUCKLEBY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| KAREN SPICA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID WOOD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEANNE WARDFORD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHARRI WATKINS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Detroit Public Library Friends?
The Detroit Public Library Friends is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Detroit Public Library Friends?
As of 2024, The Detroit Public Library Friends holds $3.8M in total assets with $222K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $48K in 2024.
Where does The Detroit Public Library Friends operate?
The Detroit Public Library Friends has awarded grants in Michigan, New York.
What size grants does The Detroit Public Library Friends award?
In 2024, The Detroit Public Library Friends awarded 2 grants totaling $48K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Detroit Public Library Friends's EIN?
The Detroit Public Library Friends's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1387108. 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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