The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc
Promote, encourage, support and aid the Tippecanoe county public library in its existing and/or future enterprises.
The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- +1566.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500,000
- +1566.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $1,281,867
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tippecanoe Public Library ($500K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $500K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe Public Library Lafayette, IN | Renovation Expenses | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,281,867 | $132,079 | $513,108 | $500,000 | 1 | $70,031 |
| 2023 | $1,631,031 | $110,332 | $43,821 | $30,000 | 1 | $55,992 |
| 2022 | $1,445,625 | $57,198 | $13,130 | — | — | $31,953 |
| 2021 | $1,366,205 | $-112,196 | $15,530 | $1,450 | Total only | $-129,052 |
| 2020 | $1,493,931 | $159,227 | $411,943 | $400,000 | 1 | $145,826 |
| 2019 | $1,746,647 | $162,793 | $13,557 | — | — | $37,633 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Lafayette, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500K. Net investment income was $70K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc is led by Prella McBride, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Prella McBride
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nick Fetchina
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph Briller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Rita Smith
Vice President
Vp-Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephen Bultnick
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jeff Ferguson
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chase Newsom (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Stephen Bultinck (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc
How much does The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc?
The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132K.
Where does The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc operate?
The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tippecanoe County Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2044913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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