The Friends of the Saint Paul Public
AS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE FRIENDS INVESTS LOCALLY IN THE LIBRARY THROUGH FUNDRAISING, ADVOCACY, AND PROGRAMMING. OUR VISION IS A DYNAMIC LIBRARY AT THE HEART OF EVERY COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.8M
+19.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$696K
+6.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$696K
+6.4% YoY
About The Friends of the Saint Paul Public
Based on IRS filings
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public is a nonprofit organization, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $696K. Net investment income was $421K.
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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 | $22,758,830 | $19,081,204 | $16,713,531 |
| Revenue | $5,804,460 | $3,491,239 | $2,854,681 |
| Expenses | $3,142,378 | $2,879,109 | $2,888,184 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $421,072 | $468,422 | $484,681 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Friends of the Saint Paul Public
Book Artist Award
THE FRIENDS OF THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Hognander Award
THE FRIENDS OF THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Kay Sexton Award
THE FRIENDS OF THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Saint Paul Public Library ($696,359).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY ST PAUL, MN | GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS. | $696,359 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN BAILEY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SEAN KERSHAW | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SCOTT ZASTOUPIL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRIDGET MANAHAN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DUCHESS HARRIS | CHAIR CENTER FOR THE BOOK | 1 | — |
| MELANIE MCMAHON | CHAIR COMMUNICATIONS | 1 | — |
| BRYCE MILLER | CHAIR HUMAN RESOURCES | 1 | — |
| DEEPA NIRMAL | CO-CHAIR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 1 | — |
| TOCCARA STARK | CHAIR GOVERNANCE | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN WOLLAN | CHAIR OPUS & OLIVES | 1 | — |
| DER YANG | CHAIR ADVOCACY | 1 | — |
| HEATHER ANFANG | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROL BAGNOLI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOEL JP BOND | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JASON BRADSHAW | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TETRA CONSTANTINO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LOREN DANIELSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE REID DAY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY DITTER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANN DIXON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURA HARRIS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETTINA HOYE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PETER JANDRIC | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE KAIN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA LOPEZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG MAZANEC | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETH MCCRAY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AHNA MINGE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOANNE MULLEN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARRIE OBRY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIM O'BRIEN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIO PAEZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK PRICE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE RIDER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRYSTEL RUSSO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TY SILBERHORN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN STOLTZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK TAYLOR | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS TOLBERT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER WOLF | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETH BURNS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $153,644 |
| LESLIE JOHNSON | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & | 40 | $85,584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Friends of the Saint Paul Public?
As of 2024, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public holds $22.8M in total assets with $5.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $696K in 2024.
Where does The Friends of the Saint Paul Public operate?
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does The Friends of the Saint Paul Public award?
In 2024, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public awarded 1 grants totaling $696K — an average of about $696K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Friends of the Saint Paul Public's EIN?
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6029683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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