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    Northeast Kansas Library Foundation

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    LAWRENCE, KSWebsite7858384090

    About Northeast Kansas Library Foundation

    The Northeast Kansas Library System inspires and empowers member libraries to engage, educate and add value to their communities.

    Focus Areas

    Library servicesGrant fund management for member librariesContinuing education and professional development supportSubsidies for library services (e.g., courier, cataloging)

    Who They Fund

    member libraries in Northeast Kansaslibrary staff and administratorslocal community residents served by member libraries

    Funding Style

    operational supportmembership supportnetwork / consortium supportcapacity building

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $45K

    Total Assets

    $207K

    Total Revenue

    $249K

    Total Expenses

    $49K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $3K and $15K, with a median of $7K.

    25th Percentile

    $3K

    Median

    $7K

    75th Percentile

    $15K

    Geographic Reach

    Local1 state funded

    About 100% of grants go to recipients in KS.

    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters

    Leadership

    MICHAEL MCDONALD

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    Topics

    public library servicesregional library system infrastructureresource sharing and interlibrary loancommunity information and literacy access
    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Northeast Kansas Library Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026Award: $0 – $250

    Mileage Reimbursement Grant (Summer Library Performer Grant)

    programming supportsummer library programsperformer expenses

    Who can apply: Libraries must be NEKLS members and document mileage for performers for programs between May 15 and August 31. NEKLS will not reimburse performers directly; borrowing library must submit claim.

    Deadline: Application deadline: September 15 (annual).

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    Continuing Education Grants

    professional developmentcontinuing educationlibrary training

    Who can apply: Service target: all libraries. Applications for Professional Development/Continuing Education Grants may be made at any time, following the grant guidelines.

    Deadline: Applications may be made at any time.

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    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

    Substitute Librarian Program (Reimbursement)

    continuing educationprofessional developmentlegislative advocacy+1 more

    Who can apply: Public libraries that are NEKLS members, located in communities under 5,000 population, and with no more than 2.5 FTE staff.

    Deadline: Reimbursement requests should be sent by the second Thursday of the month; checks are issued on the third Thursday of every month.

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    Materials Replacement Fund (claims handled by Southeast Kansas Library System)

    interlibrary loanmaterials replacementresource sharing

    Who can apply: Requests must be submitted by the borrowing library, which must document recovery efforts and provide verification of replacement cost.

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    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

    OCLC CatExpress Copy Cataloging Subsidy

    cataloginglibrary collectionstechnical services

    Who can apply: Public libraries and school libraries in school districts with only one high school.

    Deadline: No deadline stated.

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    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

    Kansas Library Express Courier Subsidy

    library logisticsinterlibrary deliveryshared services

    Who can apply: Service target: all libraries. Participation in Kansas Library Express courier service.

    Deadline: No deadline stated; subsidy applies as part of courier service participation.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARYRICHMOND, KS$30,0002025TO SUPPORT MEMBER OF THE NORTHEAST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM.
    NORTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARYNORTONVILLE, KS$10,0002025TO SUPPORT MEMBER OF THE NORTHEAST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM.
    MCLOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARYMCLOUTH, KS$3,0002025TO SUPPORT MEMBER OF THE NORTHEAST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM.
    LYNDON CARNEGIE LIBRARYLYNDON, KS$1,5002025TO SUPPORT MEMBER OF THE NORTHEAST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM.

    RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY

    $30,000
    RICHMOND, KS2025

    TO SUPPORT MEMBER OF THE NORTHEAST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM.

    NORTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

    $10,000
    NORTONVILLE, KS2025

    TO SUPPORT MEMBER OF THE NORTHEAST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM.

    MCLOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

    $3,000
    MCLOUTH, KS2025

    TO SUPPORT MEMBER OF THE NORTHEAST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM.

    LYNDON CARNEGIE LIBRARY

    $1,500
    LYNDON, KS2025

    TO SUPPORT MEMBER OF THE NORTHEAST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM.