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The Library Foundation of New Hanover

WILMINGTON, NC EIN: 20-0547038 Website

The mission is to strengthen the services of the New Hanover County Public Library by providing funding that complements, but does not supplant the responsibility of the New Hanover County to adequately support its public library system.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+11.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$55K

-26.7% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$55K

-26.7% YoY

About The Library Foundation of New Hanover

Based on IRS filings

The Library Foundation of New Hanover is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WILMINGTON, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $43K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

Cities

Wilmington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$28K$56K$85K$113K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,129,769$1,010,518$926,704
Revenue$89,133$102,554$45,537
Expenses$55,423$75,339$802
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$42,891$79,710$20,037
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$19K$38K$56K$75K1 grants20201 grants20210 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

New Hanover County Library$55K

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Hanover County Library ($55,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Hanover County Library Wilmington, NC$55,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Kate BaynardPresident1
June KnottTreasurer1
Dana ConnersSecretary1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Library Foundation of New Hanover?

The Library Foundation of New Hanover is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WILMINGTON, NC. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Library Foundation of New Hanover?

As of 2024, The Library Foundation of New Hanover holds $1.1M in total assets with $89K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $55K in 2024.

Where does The Library Foundation of New Hanover operate?

The Library Foundation of New Hanover has awarded grants in North Carolina.

What size grants does The Library Foundation of New Hanover award?

In 2024, The Library Foundation of New Hanover awarded 1 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Library Foundation of New Hanover's EIN?

The Library Foundation of New Hanover's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0547038. 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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