Friends of the Public Library
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$113K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
15
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Friends of the Public Library?
Friends of the Public Library is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by King Ranch Family Trust ($68K), Community Foundation of Abilene ($33K), Shelton Family Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $113K in grants to Friends of the Public Library between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Ranch Family Trust | $68,370 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | $33,480 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Shelton Family Foundation | $10,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Dian Graves Owen Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Barber Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $700 (2020) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.
What grants has Friends of the Public Library received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | King Ranch Family Trust | funds would be used to assist with the expanding the educational programs and projects in the library | $25,450 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,040 |
| 2025 | Shelton Family Foundation | BOOK AND AUTHOR FESTIVAL | $2,000 |
| 2024 | King Ranch Family Trust | educational programs and projects in the children's department | $24,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,588 |
| 2024 | Shelton Family Foundation | 2024 FUNDRAISER | $2,000 |
| 2023 | King Ranch Family Trust | educational programs and projects in the children's department | $18,920 |
| 2023 | Shelton Family Foundation | 2023 FUNDRAISER | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,428 |
| 2022 | Shelton Family Foundation | 2022 WEST TEXAS BOOK & ARTHUR FESTIVAL | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,424 |
| 2021 | Shelton Family Foundation | 2021 WEST TEXAS BOOK & ARTHUR FESTIVAL | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Dian Graves Owen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2020 | Dian Graves Owen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2020 | Barber Foundation | SUPPORT FOR EDUCTION PROGRAM | $200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of the Public Library?
Friends of the Public Library is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by King Ranch Family Trust ($68K), Community Foundation of Abilene ($33K), Shelton Family Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $113K in grants to Friends of the Public Library between 2020–2025.
Who is Friends of the Public Library's largest funder?
King Ranch Family Trust is the largest recorded funder of Friends of the Public Library, with $68K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Friends of the Public Library received?
IRS 990 filings record $113K in grants to Friends of the Public Library across 15 grants from 5 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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