The Library Collective
The Library Collective is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $66K.
The Library Collective at a glance
In short: The Library Collective gave $66K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $33K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $65,912
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $32,956
- Median grant
- $32,956
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Library Collective funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fractured Atlas ($34K). Together the top 2 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fractured Atlas New York, NY | Support for librarian programs | $34,271 |
| The Library Collective Auston, TX | Innovation education for library workers. Successor org public charity cash and equipment. | $31,641 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $42,159 | $92,824 | $65,912 | 2 | $1,855 |
| 2020 | $50,665 | $75,182 | $70,448 | — | — | $2,706 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Library Collective reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Library Collective is led by Corey Halaychik, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Corey Halaychik
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Reynolds
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ashley Manor (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Library Collective
How much does The Library Collective give each year?
The Library Collective gave $66K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Library Collective?
The Library Collective is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Knoxville, TN.
Where does The Library Collective operate?
The Library Collective has awarded grants in New York, Texas.
How much is The Library Collective required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Library Collective reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Library Collective's EIN?
The Library Collective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1618685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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