What does Shasta Library Foundation primarily support?

It supports the Shasta Public Libraries through fundraising, advocacy, endowment support, and program funding. The stated mission is to enhance the services and resources of the Shasta Public Libraries, and the active programs include public library services, early childhood literacy, library programs and services, fundraising and events, and community education.

What is the typical grant size?

The foundation’s grant sizes are clustered close together: p25 is $89,281, median is $93,804, and p75 is $98,326. That suggests most awards fall in a narrow band around the mid-$90,000 range.

Does Shasta Library Foundation make recurring grants?

Yes. The recent grants list shows the same recipient, Library Systems & Services LLC, receiving awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That three-year pattern indicates recurring support rather than a one-time grant relationship.

Which geographic areas receive support?

The foundation’s active programs focus on Shasta County, including Redding, Anderson, and Burney. Recent grants also went to Rockville, Maryland. The recipient country distribution shows all recent grants were in the United States.

Can individuals receive grants from Shasta Library Foundation?

No. The foundation is marked as not funding individuals, and the structured program descriptions point to organizational support for library services, books, events, and endowment funding rather than individual awards.

Shasta Library Foundation

Name: Shasta Library Foundation — grants, 990 financials & funding data
Creator: Kindora

ActiveArts, Culture & Humanities

REDDING, CAWebsite2282851373

About Shasta Library Foundation

The purpose of the Shasta Library Foundation is to enhance the services and resources of the Shasta Public Libraries today and for generations to come. Through fundraising, advocacy, and innovative programs, the Foundation strengthens the Shasta Public Libraries and promotes greater awareness of its valuable resources.

Focus Areas

Public librariesEarly childhood literacyLibrary programs and servicesFundraising and eventsCommunity education

Who They Fund

unspecified

Funding Style

project-specific fundingtime-limited/one-time grantsflexible/uncategorized support

Topics

cross-cutting special projects

About Shasta Library Foundation

A defining feature of Shasta Library Foundation’s recent giving is its repeated support for special projects through Library Systems & Services LLC in Rockville, Maryland, with grants of $107,954 in 2025, $102,849 in 2024, and $84,758 in 2023. That pattern sits within a mission centered on strengthening the Shasta Public Libraries for “today and for generations to come,” combining fundraising, advocacy, and program support to expand services and awareness of library resources. The foundation’s current focus areas point to a library-centered portfolio: public libraries, early childhood literacy, library programs and services, fundraising and events, and community education. Its active programs include monthly book distribution for children birth to age five in Shasta County through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, along with endowment and general grant support for the Redding, Anderson, and Burney branches. The structure of the work is practical and place-based, using endowment support, restricted funds, and event sponsorships to reinforce library operations, collections, and community access.

What Shasta Library Foundation Funds

Early childhood literacy is a clear part of the foundation’s work. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - Shasta County provides monthly age-appropriate books to children birth to age five, with local sponsorships and donations supporting one free book per month for each enrolled child. Public library services are another core area. The Shasta Library Foundation — Endowment & Grants to Shasta Public Libraries supports services, programs, collections, and facilities across the Redding, Anderson, and Burney branches. The foundation also uses event-based fundraising. A Novel Affair Gala - Sponsorship Opportunities is an annual fundraising gala that raises money for free programs, resources, and services in Shasta Public Libraries. Through those channels, the foundation ties literacy, library access, and community education to specific local programs.

How Shasta Library Foundation Gives

The foundation’s recent grant sizes are tightly grouped, with a p25 of $89,281, a median of $93,804, and a p75 of $98,326. One recipient appears across three consecutive years, which points to a recurring relationship rather than isolated awards. The latest 990 year on file is 2025, and the organization is not listed as funding individuals or making program-related investments. Its active program descriptions also show a mix of time-limited and ongoing support, including project-specific funding, restricted book funds, and endowment support. Some opportunities accept unsolicited requests, while others do not, depending on the program.

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$108K

Total Assets

$2.5M

Total Revenue

$173K

Total Expenses

$182K

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $89K and $98K, with a median of $94K.

25th Percentile

$89K

Median

$94K

75th Percentile

$98K

Geographic Reach

Regional1 state funded

About 0% of grants go to recipients in MD.

Funding intensity

Low

High

Headquarters

Leadership

EDEN SIMONS

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
LIBRARY SYSTEMS & SERVICES LLC	ROCKVILLE, MD	$107,954	2025	SPECIAL PROJECTS
LIBRARY SYSTEMS & SERVICES LLC	ROCKVILLE, MD	$102,849	2024	SPECIAL PROJECTS
LIBRARY SYSTEMS & SERVICES LLC	ROCKVILLE, MD	$84,758	2023	SPECIAL PROJECTS

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