THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY AND CREATES A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR CHILDREN BY SUPPORTING, EXPANDING AND ADVOCATING FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY'S INNOVATIVE AND GROUNDBREAKING WORK. GIFTS, LARGE AND SMALL, MAKE THIS WORK POSSIBLE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.9M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+9.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
-45.3% YoY
About The Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $614K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,892,350 | $27,687,284 | $26,409,312 |
| Revenue | $3,452,198 | $2,966,805 | $4,774,861 |
| Expenses | $4,045,994 | $3,828,557 | $2,489,118 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $613,907 | $566,774 | $333,437 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Multnomah County Library ($2,447,213), Libraries Yes Committee ($300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND BUILDING PROJECTS OF MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY. | $2,447,213 |
| LIBRARIES YES COMMITTEE PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT LIBRARY BALLOT MEASURE. | $300,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD THIES | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KORI ALLEN | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| PAUL J KELLY JR | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| PETER GALEN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| WENDY GRUENBERG WRAY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LUKA ARNERICH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID BARNARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE S CAHILL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHIAU YEN CHIN-DENNIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN COLLINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| YONETTE FINE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANNE JARVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEAN JOSEPHSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKA MALONE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SONJA MCKENZIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VICTORIA BEJARANO MUIRHEAD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MOLLY ONO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFF SCHERER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID L VERNIER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAN LOVE CENTERWALL | EXECUTIVE DIR. | 40 | $127,308 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Library Foundation?
The Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $28.9M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is The Library Foundation?
As of 2025, The Library Foundation holds $28.9M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $2.7M in 2025.
Where does The Library Foundation operate?
The Library Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does The Library Foundation award?
In 2025, The Library Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Library Foundation's EIN?
The Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1190983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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