Washington Free Public Library Foundation
The Washington Free Public Library Foundation assists the washington free public library with financial assistance in providing educational, cultural and social enrichment for all residents of washington and surrounding areas.
Washington Free Public Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Washington Free Public Library Foundation gave $80K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,892
- -67.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,892
- -67.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $79,892
- Total assets
- $2,357,067
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Washington Free Public Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington Free Public Library ($80K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Washington Free Public Library Foundation gives
- Giving grew 492% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $242K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Free Public Library Washington, IA | Financial Support of Expenses | $79,892 |
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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 | $2,357,067 | $163,070 | $91,406 | $79,892 | 1 | $142,231 |
| 2024 | $2,155,907 | $180,405 | $247,323 | $241,795 | 1 | $86,568 |
| 2023 | $2,055,850 | $68,122 | $32,524 | $29,831 | 1 | $48,547 |
| 2022 | $1,970,693 | $1,654,885 | $17,353 | $13,490 | 1 | $11,877 |
About Washington Free Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Washington Free Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $80K. Net investment income was $142K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Free Public Library Foundation is led by Doug McBride, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doug McBride
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adhali Larios-Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisha Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Moore
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Stutzman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Chabal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Marek
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Hart
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Hanson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Lins
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamera Alexander
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karen Moenck (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Daniel Voss (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Washington Free Public Library Foundation
How much does Washington Free Public Library Foundation give each year?
Washington Free Public Library Foundation gave $80K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $242K across 1 grant.
How large is Washington Free Public Library Foundation?
Washington Free Public Library Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $163K.
What is Washington Free Public Library Foundation?
Washington Free Public Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, IA. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Washington Free Public Library Foundation operate?
Washington Free Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Washington Free Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Washington Free Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1482124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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