Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Public Libraries Foundation, Inc. (d/b/a Library Foundation of Jacksonville)

EIN 59-2836110

Education & Youth Development Literacy & Reading

Mission

Our mission is to inspire, advocate and grow philanthropic support for the Jacksonville Public Library in service to lifelong learners throughout our diverse community.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Jacksonville Public Libraries Foundation, Inc. (d/b/a Library Foundation of Jacksonville)

Verification: the EIN 59-2836110 has been confirmed as belonging to Jacksonville Public Libraries Foundation, Inc., a Florida 501(c)(3) corporation that operates publicly as the Library Foundation of Jacksonville (LFJ).

The Foundation exists to enhance the Jacksonville Public Library system by raising private philanthropic support for library programs, collections, outreach and operating needs that exceed what public funding provides. It is a donor-facing nonprofit that stewards gifts, runs fundraising initiatives and recognizes supporters to expand access to library services across Duval County.

In the last 2–3 years the Foundation has been active in fundraising and program support (examples include new fundraising initiatives launched in 2024, donor-funded projects such as a StoryWalk opened on the LaVilla Link in December 2024, and the establishment/celebration of the Dr. Diana L. Greene Children's Reading Place in 2023). Recent public filings show the Foundation manages multi-million dollar assets and files annual Form 990 reports reflecting its role in sustaining library services and community programs.

Notable achievements

Launched major fundraising initiatives (2024)

In 2024 the Foundation launched three new fundraising efforts aimed at increasing outreach and access while expanding library collections and philanthropic support for operating needs.

Supported StoryWalk on LaVilla Link (Dec 2024)

Worked with partners and donors to open a StoryWalk on the LaVilla Link of the Emerald Trail, improving outdoor literacy access for families and community members.

Established Dr. Diana L. Greene Children's Reading Place (2023)

Fundraising and a donor recognition event in 2023 resulted in a named children's reading space to support early literacy and youth programming within the Main Library.

At a glance

Total assets: $3.8M
Annual revenue: $333K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 59-2836110
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Website: www.lfjax.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Displays a Candid (Guidestar) Platinum seal signaling transparent donor-facing practices and published organizational information.

Maintains active corporate registration in Florida and longstanding 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (tax-exempt since 1987), with publicly available Form 990 filings.

Regularly cited in local press and highlighted in library system communications for its fundraising events and donor-supported projects (e.g., community fundraising events and press releases in 2023–2024).

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