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
0
Live programs funding libraries that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Keystone Savings Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant must be a completely tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. See Foundation Guidelines for additional restrictions.
From Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg
Who can apply: For nonprofit organizations offering cultural programming in Mecklenburg County; funding decisions consider access, age groups, program types, block population size, and local creatives/nonprofits. One application per cycle.
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 Shickley Community Foundation
Who can apply: Interested groups or individuals may apply for grants available from the Foundation. Grants are intended to support community projects benefiting Shickley and the surrounding area.
From Nebraska Humanities Council
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or other 501(c) status, or federal/state/county/local/tribal government entities including public schools and libraries; project must be humanities-centered, free or nominal fee, take place in Nebraska and/or have direct significance to Nebraska, include a humanities subject expert, and provide a 1:1 match.
From Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System
Who can apply: Intended for member libraries seeking library construction aid through the CCLS process and New York State Division of Library Development 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 |
| NASSAU LIBRARY SYSTEM | UNIONDALE, NY | $958K | $15.2M | $1.6M | B70B | Local |
| CHAUTAUQUA-CATTARAUGUS LIBRARY SYSTEM | JAMESTOWN, NY | $578K | $1.5M | $9K | B71Z | 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
JAMESTOWN, NY
$578K
$1.5M
$9K
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 | |
| Michigan | 24 | $3.2M | View all in Michigan | |
| New Jersey | 24 | $2.5M | View all in New Jersey |
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$83M in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$11K
New Grantee Rate
30%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
63%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Libraries foundation awards grants of $11K. Approximately 30% of Libraries foundations actively fund new organizations, and 63% accept unsolicited proposals.
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