Libraries Without Borders
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$2.7M
Foundation funders
26
Grants recorded
41
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Libraries Without Borders?
Libraries Without Borders is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.7M), Philanthropic Ventures Foundation ($210K), Us Ignite Inc ($136K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Libraries Without Borders between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1,700,000 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | $209,651 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Us Ignite Inc | $136,460 | 1 | 2022 |
| Y a Istel Foundation Inc | $123,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Ford Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| France-merrick Foundation Inc | $95,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | $58,884 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Baugh Foundation Inc | $53,503 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Abell Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Morris Goldseker Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| New Venture Fund | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Nararo Foundation | $15,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gordon Foundation Inc | $10,774 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Wellspring Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| John L Santikos Charitable Foundation | $6,290 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Ivywood Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Maryland Philanthropy Network | $4,250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Alliant Credit Union Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Norman Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hickrill Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Caplin Foundation | $750 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Gary Philanthropy | $223 | 1 | 2021 |
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| Linda & Jeffrey Wolfson | $215 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Libraries Without Borders received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT LOZA VIVE | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PUERTO RICO LIBRARY DIRECTORY AND NETWORK PROJECT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Ivywood Foundation | GENERAL | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Gordon Foundation Inc | REFUGEE RESOURCES | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Caplin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| 2024 | Linda & Jeffrey Wolfson | GENERAL OPERATING | $215 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT LOZA VIVE | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Y a Istel Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S CHARITABLE MISSION. | $58,000 |
| 2023 | Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,680 |
| 2023 | Gordon Foundation Inc | REFUGEE RESOURCES | $1,774 |
| 2023 | Alliant Credit Union Foundation | CLOSING DIGITAL DIVIDE (PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR DITIGAL ACCESS) | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Caplin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2022 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT PLANNING FOR A COMMUNITY ARCHIVE PROJECT IN LOIZA, PUERTO RICO | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $193,971 |
| 2022 | Us Ignite Inc | SUBAWARD | $136,460 |
| 2022 | France-merrick Foundation Inc | GRANTS ARE TO BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTABLISHED PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION. | $95,000 |
| 2022 | Y a Istel Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S CHARITABLE MISSION. | $50,000 |
| 2022 | San Antonio Area Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2022 | The Nararo Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $5,500 |
| 2022 | Gordon Foundation Inc | REFUGEE RESOURCES | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Norman Foundation Inc | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Hickrill Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY-BUILDING WORK IN TEXAS AND PUERTO RICO TO BUILD PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS AND REQUISITE DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING USERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRADITIONAL LIBRARIES | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The Abell Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Baugh Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,494 |
| 2021 | The Morris Goldseker Foundation | SUPPORTING GRANT | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Y a Istel Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S CHARITABLE MISSION. | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Wellspring Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2021 | The Nararo Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 41 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Libraries Without Borders?
Libraries Without Borders is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.7M), Philanthropic Ventures Foundation ($210K), Us Ignite Inc ($136K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Libraries Without Borders between 2020–2024.
Who is Libraries Without Borders's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Libraries Without Borders, with $1.7M across 4 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Libraries Without Borders received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Libraries Without Borders across 41 grants from 26 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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