Grantmaking public charity · EIN 45-1470895
The Association for Rural and Small Libraries
Seattle, WA
The Association for Rural and Small Libraries is a public charity that makes grants based in Seattle, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $725K in grants paid across 420 grants, with $355K in total assets. Its largest grants went to China Library Association, Arvin A Brown Public Library and Wells River Library Association.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Association for Rural and Small Libraries's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
ARSL Board receive assistance as needed for attending conference and the annual retreat, including the presidential stipend, based on whether their employer is covering their costs; if they do not, if its creating hardship for them to attend. We manage requests for reimbursement through a form that is tracked by our staff and bookkeeper. Scholarships for conference attendance are granted through a competitive application process to help cover expenses, such as registration, lodging, andor travel. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the full conference in person and submit any receipts for reimbursement through our online reimbursement form to receive their travel stipend, if included in their award.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Arsl builds strong communities through advocacy, professional development, and elevating the impact of rural and small libraries.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Library Association | China Village, ME | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Arvin A Brown Public Library | Richford, VT | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Wells River Library Association | Wells River, VT | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Cook Memorial Library | Tamworth, NH | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Cutler Memorial Library | Plainfield, VT | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Orford Social Library | Orford, NH | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Somesville Library Association | Mount Desert, ME | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Whitefield Library | Whitefield, ME | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| WTA Hansen Memorial Library | Mars Hill, ME | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Town of East Bridgewater | East Bridgewater, MA | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Town of Effingham | Effingham, NH | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Town of Webster | Webster, MA | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Town of Granville | Granville, MA | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Town of Holbrook | Holbrook, MA | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Moultonborough Public Library | Moultonborough, NH | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Olive G Pettis Memorial Library | Goshen, NH | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Town of Rockingham | Bellows Falls, VT | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Town of Hancock | Lanesborough, MA | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Town of Monkton | Monkton, VT | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Town of Plainville | Plainville, MA | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Town of Voluntown | Voluntown, CT | library srvcs and facility improvement | $15,000 |
| Peacham Library | Peacham, VT | library srvcs and facility improvement | $14,600 |
| Hubbard Free Library | Hallowell, ME | library srvcs and facility improvement | $14,500 |
| New Ipswich Library | New Ipswich, NH | library srvcs and facility improvement | $14,113 |
| Town of Warren | Warren, VT | library srvcs and facility improvement | $14,000 |
The 25 largest of 420 grants listed on the return. 371 grants to individuals ($109K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Association for Rural and Small Libraries accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Association for Rural and Small Libraries's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Association for Rural and Small Libraries give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $724,688 in grants paid (420 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Association for Rural and Small Libraries funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to China Library Association (ME), $15K, Arvin A Brown Public Library (VT), $15K, Wells River Library Association (VT), $15K, Cook Memorial Library (NH), $15K and Cutler Memorial Library (VT), $15K.