West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc
To promote and advocate for the maintenance, improvement, renovation, expansion and support of the library buildings, collections, programs and services of the west tisbury free public library.
West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc gave $96K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $96K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,500
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $95,500
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $95,500
- Total assets
- $1,482,383
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Town of West Tisbury ($96K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (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
How West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 47% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $96K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of West Tisbury West Tisbury, MA | Maintain and Renovate the Library Facility. | $95,500 |
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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 | $1,482,383 | $441,927 | $115,130 | $95,500 | 1 | $97,483 |
| 2024 | $1,097,892 | $148,732 | $107,007 | $84,000 | 1 | $56,083 |
| 2023 | $1,033,940 | $162,371 | $93,527 | $65,000 | 1 | $53,597 |
| 2022 | $898,657 | $385,831 | $85,389 | $65,000 | 1 | $50,500 |
| 2021 | $734,553 | $196,368 | $81,532 | $65,000 | 1 | $28,580 |
| 2020 | $612,922 | $156,129 | $73,105 | $60,000 | 1 | $22,446 |
| 2019 | $493,496 | $177,082 | $90,794 | $80,000 | 1 | $12,484 |
About West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in West Tisbury, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $96K. Net investment income was $97K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc is led by Dan Waters, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Waters
Executive Director
President & Director → Chair & Director, 2020
Chair & Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Drogin
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Franklin
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2020
Vice Chair & Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Potz
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Rau
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Becker
Clerk Director
Director → Clerk Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Birsh
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Feller
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Straight
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliott Rebhun
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Joan Thomas (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Linda Hearn (2019–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Susan Goldstein (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Geoff Currier (2019) — Director
- Former: Marta Camargo (2019) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc
How much does West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc give each year?
West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc gave $96K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $84K across 1 grant.
How large is West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc?
West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $442K.
What is West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc?
West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in West Tisbury, MA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc operate?
West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc's EIN?
West Tisbury Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1785670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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