The Friends of Upper Dublin Public
To make a visible difference in the community by stimulating the public interest in the upper dublin public library's programs and resources, promoting reading and educational opportunities among all ages, and by providing supplemental funds to support those cultural, educational, and special needs of the upper dublin public library.
The Friends of Upper Dublin Public at a glance
In short: The Friends of Upper Dublin Public gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,128
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,128
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,128
- Total assets
- $476,980
- +33.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Friends of Upper Dublin Public funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Upper Dublin Public Library ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Friends of Upper Dublin Public gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2025) to $650K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Dublin Public Library Fort Washington, PA | New Library Location | $12,128 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $476,980 | $206,602 | $86,013 | $12,128 | 1 | $21,653 |
| 2024 | $358,114 | $129,742 | $72,951 | $13,621 | 1 | $17,705 |
| 2023 | $295,374 | $124,081 | $110,020 | $35,000 | 1 | $10,898 |
| 2022 | $272,215 | $518,311 | $707,257 | $650,000 | 1 | $5,098 |
| 2021 | $489,056 | $488,503 | $183,529 | $150,000 | 1 | $2,336 |
| 2020 | $185,029 | $224,459 | $163,882 | $150,000 | 1 | $2,152 |
About The Friends of Upper Dublin Public
Based on IRS filings
The Friends of Upper Dublin Public is a public charity, based in Fort Washington, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $477K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $22K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Friends of Upper Dublin Public is led by Tori Perry, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tori Perry
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Fortunato
Board Member
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Gillespie
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Frohner
Board Member
Membership C → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jules Mermelstein
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Billings
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Beck
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lampmann
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Huber
Secretary
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Haggard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryann Paladini-Price
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jo-Ann Hunt (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: James Gross (2024) — President at
- Former: Cathy Murphy (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Karen Preston (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Haggard (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Stutz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Tofani (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sunny Gross (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Friends of Upper Dublin Public
How much does The Friends of Upper Dublin Public give each year?
The Friends of Upper Dublin Public gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
How large is The Friends of Upper Dublin Public?
The Friends of Upper Dublin Public reported $477K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $207K.
Where does The Friends of Upper Dublin Public operate?
The Friends of Upper Dublin Public has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Friends of Upper Dublin Public's EIN?
The Friends of Upper Dublin Public's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2557467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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