Nonprofit · EIN 23-7016089
INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,030,525 | $3,501,240 | $1,529,285 | $29,502,104 | $58,066 | $29,444,038 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,290,915 | $3,065,845 | $225,070 | $26,195,377 | $55,892 | $26,139,485 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,594,938 | $3,296,282 | -$701,344 | $24,211,070 | $43,154 | $24,167,916 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,542,228
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,281,943
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $766,204
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,314
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $211,668
- Other revenue
- $206,354
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,219,637
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $335,550
- Other salaries and wages
- $440,930
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $973,993
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $34,500
- Travel
- $2,037
- Depreciation
- $1,549
- Program services (functional)
- $2,363,300
- Management and general (functional)
- $440,183
- Fundraising (functional)
- $697,757
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,195,377
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,502,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,066
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,444,038
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $703
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,789,493
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,638,510
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,805,528
- Gross receipts
- $9,271,023
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 82
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERTA KNICKERBOCKER JAGGERS | FOUNDATION PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $168,515 | $38,941 |
| DENISE ELKINS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES Officer | 40 | $96,616 | $31,478 |
| GREGORY HILL | EX-OFFICIO, LIBRARY CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD HOLTZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERTHRAN UGEH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMPARO DE LA PENA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERI JETER LEWIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VISHAL LODHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA RIOLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH WILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA MAGER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIO DONATELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAELA GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE HERD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI C LAUVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATY STRADER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANN LUPTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL PEAPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN REAGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SCHUERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERTA KNICKERBOCKER JAGGERS | FOUNDATION PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $164,406 | $34,990 |
| DENISE ELKINS | OFFICE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $94,277 | $27,710 |
| BRAD HOLTZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERI JETER LEWIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMPARO DE LA PENA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERTHRAN UGEH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA MAGER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND BIEDERMAN | EX-OFFICIO, LIBRARY BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIO DONATELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE J GLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAELA GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE HERD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI C LAUVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VISHAL LODHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANN LUPTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PEAPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN REAGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SCHUERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY STRADER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH WILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY HILL | EX-OFFICIO, LIBRARY CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERTA KNICKERBOCKER JAGGERS | FOUNDATION PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $159,617 | $28,986 |
| DENISE ELKINS | OFFICE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $91,961 | $21,963 |
| ANGELA MAGER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD HOLTZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMPARO DE LA PENA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MENNEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SOSHNICK | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY BIEDERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIO DONATELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE J GLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE HERD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI C LAUVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERI JETER LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VISHAL LODHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANN LUPTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PEAPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SCHUERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY A STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERTHRAN UGEH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY HILL | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 6134, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206-6134
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBERTA JAGGERS, PO BOX 6134, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462066134
- Signed the 990
- ROBERTA JAGGERS, FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (317) 275-4700
- Website
- INDYPLFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
Mission
ELEVATE THE INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY BY ACTIVATING THE COMMUNITY'S GENEROSITY.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN BECOME MORE CAPABLE, ENTHUSIASTIC READERS AND TO SUPPORT HEALTHY SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. OFFERED AT ALL 25 LIBRARY LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, THESE PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE, REDUCING THE COST BARRIER FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES. EXAMPLES OF MAJOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS ARE: SUMMER READING PROGRAM - CHILDREN CAN EARN PRIZES AND INCENTIVES FOR MINUTES READ, CONTRIBUTING TO A COMMUNITY READING GOAL OF 15 MILLION MINUTES. PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES HOSTED BY EACH BRANCH THAT ALIGN WITH THE ANNUAL THEME. ON THE ROAD TO READING-EACH MONTH, THE LIBRARY PROVIDES STORY PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 60 CHILDCARE FACILITIES, SPECIFICALLY TARGETING LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME AREAS. EACH SESSION CONSISTS OF STORY TIME AND A DELIVERY OF BAGS FILLED WITH PICTURE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN TO ENJOY BETWEEN VISITS, AS WELL AS EARLY LITERACY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS-PRESCHOOL CHILDREN ENGAGE IN LEARNING THROUGH INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS ALLOW CHILDREN AND PRESCHOOLERS TO EXPERIENCE ART, MUSIC, SPORTS, AND MORE. EARLY LITERACY STAFF- PRIVATE FUNDS SUPPORT THE LIBRARY'S HERBERT SIMON EARLY LITERACY SPECIALIST WHO OVERSEES AND EVALUATES CHILDHOOD LITERACY PROGRAMMING, AS WELL AS PART-TIME OUTREACH STAFF WHO IMPLEMENT ON THE ROAD TO READING. DIA DEL NINO- A BILINGUAL EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM, THIS EVENT PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE READING/LEARNING IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH. OTHER PROGRAMS GEARED TOWARD YOUTH INCLUDE BILINGUAL STORY TIME, AUTHOR VISITORS, AND AGE-SPECIFIC BOOK CLUBS.Expenses $750,761 · grants $740,761
- THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION FUNDS SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY TO HELP THE LIBRARY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PATRONS. MAJOR EXAMPLES INCLUDE: MARION COUNTY INTERNET LIBRARY-A COLLECTION OF ONLINE DATABASES THE LIBRARY ADMINISTERS AND SHARES WITH THE PUBLIC, HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTERS, AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIANAPOLIS-THE LIBRARY CONTINUES DEVELOPING AND EXPANDING THIS INTERACTIVE ONLINE RESOURCE ABOUT INDIANAPOLIS' PAST AND PRESENT. DIGITAL INDY-THE LIBRARY WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO DIGITIZE THEIR ARCHIVAL MATERIALS AND MAKE THEM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DIGITAL INDY WEBSITE, WITH A PURPOSE TO SHARE AND PRESERVE COMMUNITY STORIES.Expenses $678,424 · grants $674,624
- THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED WITHIN INDIANAPOLIS. EXAMPLES OF MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: MEET THE ARTISTS-- THIS TWO-MONTH EXHIBITION OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL BLACK ARTISTS CELEBRATES PERFORMANCES, A FASHION SHOW, AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK WITH THE FEATURED ARTISTS. CENTER FOR BLACK LITERATURE & CULTURE--A DEDICATED SPACE AT CENTRAL LIBRARY THAT CELEBRATES THE VIBRANT HERITAGE AND EXPERIENCES OF THOSE BORN OF AFRICAN ROOTS WHILE PROVIDING A PLACE FOR ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING THIS RICH CULTURE THROUGH COLLECTIONS, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS. PATHWAY TO LITERACY--A COURSE PRESENTED TO TEACH LITERACY AND OTHER TOPICS TO IMMIGRANTS WITH LIMITED FORMAL EDUCATION. STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FOUR HOURS OF IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION PER WEEK FROM INSTRUCTORS WITH EXPERIENCE TEACHING ADULT ENGLISH LANGUAGE-LEARNING EMERGENT READERS. CONVERSATION CIRCLES- PARTICIPANTS CAN PRACTICE CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES WITH OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE ALSO LEARNING. FALL FEST- HOSTED IN THE FALL, THIS ANNUAL FESTIVAL CREATES A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE THAT ENCOURAGES READING AND LITERACY FOR FAMILIES. LOCAL STUDENTS GRADES 7-12 ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT POEMS BASED ON THE ANNUAL THEME. TEN TEENS ARE THEN SELECTED TO READ THEIR POEMS FOR THE FALL FEST AUDIENCE. THIS EVENT ALSO FEATURES AN AFRICAN AMERICAN KEYNOTE SPEAKER WHO SERVES AS AN INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODEL FOR TEEN ATTENDEES, AS WELL AS OTHER INTERACTIVE SESSIONS. OTHER CULTURAL/COMMUNITY INITIATIVES INCLUDE ADULT ART PROGRAMS, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS, AND MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR.Expenses $263,339 · grants $259,514
- ADULT/LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS BOLSTER WORKPLACE SKILLS, OFFER TRAINING ON THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY, EXPLORE TOPICS OF INTEREST, AND PROVIDE OUTLETS FOR PURSUING HOBBIES WITH FELLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MAJOR EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION INCLUDE: SOCIAL WORK- ONSITE LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS PROVIDE REFERRALS TO RESOURCES GEARED TOWARD LOW-INCOME PATRONS, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND FOOD. ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM- A COMPANION TO THE YOUTH SUMMER READING PROGRAM, ADULTS CAN SIMILARLY EARN PRIZES AND INCENTIVES FOR MINUTES LOGGED, WITH EACH BRANCH HOSTING ACTIVITIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE ANNUAL THEME. SEED LIBRARY- PATRONS INTERESTED IN GARDENING CAN RECEIVE FREE FLOWER, FRUIT, VEGETABLE, AND HERB SEEDS FROM THEIR LOCAL LIBRARY BRANCH. BUILDING DIGITAL LITERACY- PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMPUTER CLASSES AS WELL AS WORKSHOPS AT A VARIETY OF SKILL LEVELS AND LANGUAGES FOR ADULTS TO EXPLORE BASIC TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS. WELLNESS PROGRAMS- BRANCHES HOST INSTRUCTOR-LED CLASSES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, WITH SESSIONS ON CHAIR YOGA, THAI CHI, AND MEDITATION. OTHER ADULT/LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS INCLUDE WORKSHOPS ON GARDENING, CAREER CHARTING, PERSONAL FINANCE, AND HEALTH. THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL LIBRARY LOCATIONS (CENTRAL LIBRARY AND 24 BRANCHES) AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIBRARY STAFF. THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDS ACTIVITIES TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS AND EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.Expenses $670,776 · grants $544,738
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7016089
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B117)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,502,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,271,023
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,030,525 | $3,501,240 | $29,502,104 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,290,915 | $3,065,845 | $26,195,377 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,594,938 | $3,296,282 | $24,211,070 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,552,026 | $3,139,988 | $22,700,353 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7016089).
Questions about INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION is 23-7016089.
- Is INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBERTA JAGGERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $168,515 (ROBERTA KNICKERBOCKER JAGGERS, FOUNDATION PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,030,525, expenses of $3,501,240 and total assets of $29,502,104 at year end.
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