From public IRS filings
LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
LAWRENCE, KS · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
SECURING GIFTS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPLEMENT THE PUBLIC'S INVESTMENT IN THE LIBRARY. LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS & FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF THE LIBRARY THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, AND ADVOCACY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.2M
Total expenses
$724K
Total assets
$4.3M
Program expense ratio
78%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$491K in foundation grants on record from 11 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County Community Foundation | $328K | 6 |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | $40K | 4 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $31K | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $31K | 4 |
| Kansas Parents As Teachers Associat | $12K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $11K | 1 |
| Topeka Community Foundation | $10K | 1 |
| H Neil Mecaskey Jr Foundation | $10K | 1 |
| Humanities Kansas | $8K | 1 |
| Pi Beta Phi Foundation | $6K | 1 |
Leadership
JOAN GOLDEN — Treasurer (Principal officer)
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