Discover 1,313 grantmaking foundations funding libraries programs, with combined annual giving of $406.2M. The median grant size for libraries is $11K.
Foundations
1,313
Total Annual Giving
$406.2M
Total Assets Under Management
$11.3B
Median Grant Size
$11K
States with Funders
52
Total Grants on Record
7,542
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From Housing Fund for Linn County
Who can apply: Projects must benefit small towns and support community spaces and local connections.
Who can apply: Open to towns/communities; rounds occur seasonally (summer, fall, winter windows). See program page for details.
Who can apply: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, federally recognized tribal governments, educational institutions, and political subdivisions such as school districts or libraries; current HDR employee sponsor required; project must be a discrete, sustainable project with measurable outcomes and a 12-month timeframe; not for operational support, individuals, advocacy, capital campaigns, sponsorships, travel, or pass-through organizations.
From Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving Webster County, Iowa. Requests should support non-recurring programs, events, or projects that emphasize creativity, innovation, or education and benefit a broad cross-section of the community. Applications must be submitted before the event or project begins. Applicants must provide an IRS exemption status letter and a program/event/project budget including income and expenses.
From Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Who can apply: Tier 1 is for universities, government entities, public libraries, and organizations or projects with annual operating budgets of $0-$59,999. Tier 2 is for arts organizations or projects with budgets of $60,000-$199,999. Tier 3 is for arts organizations or projects with budgets of $200,000 or more. Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) nonprofits may apply with a fiscal sponsor.
From Community Center of Finca 6
Who can apply: Public libraries in Florida; applicants must follow Public Library Construction guidelines and forms. Some fiscal years had no grants funded; see guidelines for required documentation and match requirements.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $9.6M | $9.6M | $93K | B71Z | Local |
| BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND INC | BOSTON, MA | $3.6M | $14M | $2.9M | B70 | Local |
| LUZERNE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM | WILKESBARRE, PA | $2.1M | $423K | $106K | B71Z | Local |
| NORTH LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION | POLSON, MT | $1.4M | $605K | $1.4M | B70Z | Local |
| MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $1.3M | $3.8M | $1.2M | B70 | Local |
| CENTRE COUNTY FEDERATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES | STATE COLLEGE, PA | $1.1M | $162K | $501K | B70 | Local |
| THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | $1M | $711.3M | $10K | B70 | National |
| FRIENDS OF THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $470K | $2.6M | $206K | B71I | Local |
| THE FRIENDS OF THE OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY | OAKLAND, CA | $433K | $1.6M | $302K | B70 | Local |
| MARY-LOUISE & RUTH EDDY FDN | BOSTON, MA | $380K | $5.4M | $23K | B70 | Local |
SAN JOSE, CA
$9.6M
$9.6M
$93K
WILKESBARRE, PA
$2.1M
$423K
$106K
POLSON, MT
$1.4M
$605K
$1.4M
MILWAUKEE, WI
$1.3M
$3.8M
$1.2M
STATE COLLEGE, PA
$1.1M
$162K
$501K
DALLAS, TX
$1M
$711.3M
$10K
SAN DIEGO, CA
$470K
$2.6M
$206K
OAKLAND, CA
$433K
$1.6M
$302K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 181 | $48.8M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| New York | 172 | $74.6M | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 113 | $16.6M | View all in Texas | |
| California | 76 | $34.3M | View all in California | |
| Ohio | 54 | $10.1M | View all in Ohio | |
| Massachusetts | 50 | $14.2M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Illinois | 47 | $14.7M | View all in Illinois | |
| Florida | 47 | $11.1M | View all in Florida | |
| Connecticut | 47 | $8.4M | View all in Connecticut | |
| Missouri | 38 | $5.8M | View all in Missouri | |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $3.5M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Virginia | 30 | $3.1M | View all in Virginia | |
| Maryland | 29 | $24.1M | View all in Maryland | |
| New Jersey | 24 | $2.5M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Michigan | 24 | $3.2M | View all in Michigan |
$124M in annual giving
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$5.2M in annual giving
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$29M in annual giving
$83M in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$11K
New Grantee Rate
30%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
64%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Libraries foundation awards grants of $11K. Approximately 30% of Libraries foundations actively fund new organizations, and 64% accept unsolicited proposals.
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