Thomas Ford Library Foundation
The foundation is wholly organized and operated for the benefit of the thomas ford memorial library, a public library in western springs, Illinois.
Thomas Ford Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas Ford Library Foundation gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,001
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,001
- Median grant
- $11,001
- Total assets
- $565,940
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Thomas Ford Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thomas Ford Memorial Library ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Ford Memorial Library Western Springs, IL | — | $11,001 |
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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 | $565,940 | $214,675 | $16,973 | $11,001 | 1 | $21,647 |
About Thomas Ford Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Thomas Ford Library Foundation is a public charity, based in Western Springs, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $566K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $22K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas Ford Library Foundation is led by Anne Kozak, President & Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Kozak
President & Chair
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ericson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Karas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Fahrenbach
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Greska
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Bodewes
Library Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Adam Fuelleman
Library Board
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jodie Distler
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristie M. Scriba
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Brown
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Thomas Ford Library Foundation
How much does Thomas Ford Library Foundation give each year?
Thomas Ford Library Foundation gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Thomas Ford Library Foundation?
Thomas Ford Library Foundation reported $566K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $215K.
Where does Thomas Ford Library Foundation operate?
Thomas Ford Library Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Thomas Ford Library Foundation's EIN?
Thomas Ford Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3994799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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