Urban Libraries Council
THE URBAN LIBRARIES COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING AND ADVANCING THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES AS DYNAMIC, ACCESSIBLE PLACES FOR OPPORTUNITY, LEARNING AND INNOVATION. WE CONNECT PUBLIC LIBRARY LEADERS AND DRIVE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND URBAN COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
-10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$167K
Grant Count
11
Avg Grant Size
$15K
About Urban Libraries Council
Based on IRS filings
Urban Libraries Council is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $167K. Net investment income was $248K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,403,112 | $4,926,381 | $4,643,401 |
| Revenue | $3,946,548 | $3,729,881 | $3,027,935 |
| Expenses | $4,186,054 | $3,720,386 | $2,983,861 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $247,674 | $96,692 | $145,347 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Columbus Metropolitan Library ($17,000), Cedar Rapids Public Library ($15,000), Chicago Public Library Foundation ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $15,000 |
| CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $15,000 |
| COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY COLUMBUS, OH | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $17,000 |
| DC PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $15,000 |
| ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY BALTIMORE, MD | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $15,000 |
| GREENSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION GREENSBORO, NC | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $15,000 |
| MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION MEMPHIS, TN | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $15,000 |
| OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY OAK PARK, IL | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $15,000 |
| PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM NORMAN, OK | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $15,000 |
| PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY SYSTEM LARGO, MD | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROOSEVELT WEEKS | IMMED. PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| PILAR MARTINEZ | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOEY CRAWFORD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BRIAN BANNON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DR MARY J LOMAX-GHIRARDUZZI | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 6/24) | 2 | — |
| JESUS SALAS | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 6/24) | 2 | — |
| DR MICHELLE BRIA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KARL DEAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE VONDERHAAR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MEGHAN SILVERTHORN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GRACE NORDHOFF | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| HEIDI DANIEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JENNIE PU | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ALIM REMTULLA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MISTY JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CATHERINE STRAUSS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANDREW TRUEBLOOD | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 6/24) | 2 | — |
| TESS SHIH | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 6/24) | 2 | — |
| BROOKS RAINWATER | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $339,114 |
| ANGELA GOODRICH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $254,905 |
| MICHELLE HAMIEL | CHIEF OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $207,658 |
| SHAMICHAEL HALLMAN | DIR, CIVIC HEALTH | 40 | $126,562 |
| MARY COLLEEN BRAGIEL | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $155,518 |
| OLUWAFEMI ADELAKUN | DIR, RESEARCH & DATA | 40 | $138,476 |
| ELIZABETH BARTOLOMEO | DIR, COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $127,160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Urban Libraries Council?
As of 2024, Urban Libraries Council holds $4.4M in total assets with $3.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $167K in 2024.
Where does Urban Libraries Council operate?
Urban Libraries Council has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does Urban Libraries Council award?
In 2024, Urban Libraries Council awarded 11 grants totaling $167K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Urban Libraries Council's EIN?
Urban Libraries Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3071241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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