The Library Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$261K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The Library Foundation?
The Library Foundation is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Inc ($133K), Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust ($50K), Topeka Community Foundation ($37K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $261K in grants to The Library Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Inc | $132,677 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Topeka Community Foundation | $37,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Jackson Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Mesdag Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Broughton & Mary Bishop Fam Fdn Agy | $4,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Craig L Vosburgh Charitable Trust | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Holzman Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $119K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
What grants has The Library Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Broughton & Mary Bishop Fam Fdn Agy | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Craig L Vosburgh Charitable Trust | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust | CHILDREN'S LIBRARY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Topeka Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $30,500 |
| 2024 | Broughton & Mary Bishop Fam Fdn Agy | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Jackson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Topeka Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $6,500 |
| 2022 | Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Inc | SUPPORT FOR TOPEKA AND SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | $14,000 |
| 2022 | The Mesdag Family Foundation | GE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Holzman Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Inc | SUPPORT FOR TOPEKA AND SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | $118,677 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Library Foundation?
The Library Foundation is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Inc ($133K), Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust ($50K), Topeka Community Foundation ($37K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $261K in grants to The Library Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is The Library Foundation's largest funder?
Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Library Foundation, with $133K across 2 grants (2021–2022).
How much grant funding has The Library Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $261K in grants to The Library Foundation across 11 grants from 8 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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