Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc
To manage an Endowment Fund to assist in funding programs and activities to be conducted and/or sponsored by the Townsend Public Library in order to provide the widest possible range of information, educational, and cultural services to the individuals and groups in the Library community and to raise funds for the purposes of purchasing and donating to the Townsend Public Library deemed desirable for the furtherance of the Library's activities.
Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,391,922
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $47,460
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $35,767
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $63,438
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend Public Library Townsend, MA | To provide additional funds to the Townsend Public Library to fund many programs throughout the calendar year to include summer reading programs, museum passes, children's activities, story time etc. Not one individual recipient received more than $5,000. | $40,350 |
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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 | $1,391,922 | $47,460 | $63,438 | — | — | $35,767 |
| 2024 | $1,260,463 | $48,709 | $55,145 | $40,350 | 1 | $34,706 |
| 2023 | $1,205,983 | $55,085 | $62,219 | — | — | $36,626 |
| 2022 | $1,102,296 | $50,177 | $47,113 | — | — | $36,940 |
| 2021 | $1,303,286 | $58,431 | $54,771 | — | — | $44,882 |
| 2020 | $1,138,308 | $35,283 | $41,343 | — | — | $22,605 |
About Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc
Based on IRS filings
Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc is a public charity, based in Townsend, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc is led by Robert Templeton, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Templeton
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Shepherd
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Schuttler
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Salina Thomas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Walsh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Goodrich
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Rapoza
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Delaney (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Catherine Thrasher (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc
How large is Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc?
Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $47K.
Where does Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc operate?
Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc's EIN?
Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3562595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Townsend Public Library Endowment Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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