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Est.

1988

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Sonoma County Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Sonoma County. In 2025, it paid out a total of $2.4 million in grants to one grantee, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

EMPOWERING THE SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM THROUGH FINANCIAL ENRICHMENT, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, AND ADVOCACY.
Total Funding Given
$2.4M
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Free Bookmobile
SEBASTOPOL, CA
$43.5K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$43.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
D
Dennis McCarter
Board Member
B
Bo Simons
Board Member
C
Christina Falley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Sonoma County Library Foundation?
No. Sonoma County Library Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Sonoma County Library Foundation give?
Sonoma County Library Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Sonoma County Library Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Sonoma County Library Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $43 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Sonoma County Library Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Sonoma County Library Foundation awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Sonoma County Library Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Sonoma County Library Foundation awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Free Bookmobile. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Sonoma County Library Foundation?
Sonoma County Library Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.