Discover 1,311 grantmaking foundations funding libraries programs, with combined annual giving of $389M. The median grant size for libraries is $11K.
Foundations
1,311
Total Annual Giving
$389M
Total Assets Under Management
$10.5B
Median Grant Size
$11K
States with Funders
51
Total Grants on Record
22,664
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Who can apply: Open to towns/communities; rounds occur seasonally (summer, fall, winter windows). See program page for details.
From Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation
Who can apply: 1) Must be a public library. 2) Library must serve a population of 50,000 or less. 3) Grants will not be awarded two consecutive years. 4) Library must serve the people of Texas. 5) Library asking for a grant must be accredited by the Texas State Library. 6) Grants will be awarded in the month of October. All funds must be spent in one year. Final report due on or before one year from the date the grant is funded. Funding will not be considered for normal operating expenses, normal salaries or employee benefits.
From Northeast Kansas Library Foundation
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.
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.
From Roy J Carver Charitable Trust
Who can apply: The Trust offers directed support for community libraries; awards are made to IRS-designated 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and generally support projects in Iowa.
Who can apply: Projects should materially improve community infrastructure or gathering spaces and primarily benefit rural residents in the Foundation's region. Larger capital requests should be discussed with staff prior to applying.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County Library Association | Pittsburgh, PA | $14.8M | $2.1M | $14.8M | B700 | Local |
| SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $9.6M | $9.6M | $93K | B71Z | Local |
| Friends of the Winthrop Pub Library | Winthrop, WA | $6.3M | $290K | $6.3M | B70 | Local |
| SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE SUPPORT COMPANY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $6.2M | $213.9M | $5.8M | B700 | Local |
| THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB JOURNALISM INSTITUTE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $4.5M | $8.1M | $4.5M | B70Z | Regional |
| LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $3.9M | $27.1M | $1.2M | B70 | Local |
| BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND INC | BOSTON, MA | $3.6M | $14M | $2.9M | B70 | Local |
| FORT VANCOUVER REGIONAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION | VANCOUVER, WA | $3.4M | $10.2M | $1.7M | B70Z | Local |
| THE QUEENS LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC | JAMAICA, NY | $3M | $27.3M | $2.3M | B70 | Local |
| ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | ROCHESTER, NY | $2.7M | $13.7M | $2.7M | B70Z | Local |
Pittsburgh, PA
$14.8M
$2.1M
$14.8M
SAN JOSE, CA
$9.6M
$9.6M
$93K
Winthrop, WA
$6.3M
$290K
$6.3M
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$6.2M
$213.9M
$5.8M
WASHINGTON, DC
$4.5M
$8.1M
$4.5M
LOUISVILLE, KY
$3.9M
$27.1M
$1.2M
VANCOUVER, WA
$3.4M
$10.2M
$1.7M
JAMAICA, NY
$3M
$27.3M
$2.3M
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 181 | $52M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| New York | 172 | $73.6M | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 113 | $15.9M | View all in Texas | |
| California | 76 | $34M | View all in California | |
| Ohio | 54 | $7.9M | View all in Ohio | |
| Massachusetts | 50 | $14.3M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Connecticut | 47 | $6.7M | View all in Connecticut | |
| Illinois | 47 | $14.1M | View all in Illinois | |
| Florida | 47 | $10.5M | View all in Florida | |
| Missouri | 38 | $6.4M | View all in Missouri | |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $2.9M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Virginia | 30 | $2.4M | View all in Virginia | |
| Maryland | 29 | $24.7M | View all in Maryland | |
| Michigan | 24 | $2.8M | View all in Michigan | |
| New Jersey | 24 | $2M | View all in New Jersey |
$119.2M in annual giving
$97.4M in annual giving
$34.2M in annual giving
$5.3M in annual giving
$8.3M in annual giving
$13M in annual giving
$27.1M in annual giving
$84.6M in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$11K
New Grantee Rate
67%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
92%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Libraries foundation awards grants of $11K. Approximately 67% of Libraries foundations actively fund new organizations, and 92% accept unsolicited proposals.
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