Dallas, TX

FRIENDS OF THE DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY INC

EIN 75-2033106

Education & Youth Development Literacy & Reading Children & youth

Mission

Friends of the Dallas Public Library exists to support the mission of the Dallas Public Library in its delivery of resources, services and information to the Dallas community.

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

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About FRIENDS OF THE DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY INC

Founded in 1950, Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FoDPL) is a membership-based 501(c)(3) that raises funds, volunteers time, and advocates on behalf of the Dallas Public Library system. The organization partners with the City of Dallas to fund collections, programming, facility improvements, and strategic initiatives that expand access to library services across the city.

FoDPL reports a multi-decade record of sustained support—including more than $60,000,000 in philanthropic contributions—and runs signature fundraising and advocacy activities (membership drives, literary events, North Texas Giving Day participation, and city-level advocacy) to protect and strengthen library services for residents of all ages.

Notable achievements

Raised $60M+ for Dallas Public Library

Since its founding, the Friends have raised and donated more than $60,000,000 and provided substantial volunteer support to fund collections, programs, staff initiatives, and facility upgrades throughout the Dallas Public Library system.

Funded youth and learning programs

Provided targeted financial support for early childhood initiatives, the SMART Summer literacy program, after-school and workforce-development activities that serve children, teens, and families across multiple branches.

Sustained advocacy and signature fundraising

Led ongoing advocacy at City Hall for library funding, supported bond measures that expanded neighborhood access, and organized major fundraising events (e.g., Literary Lions Luncheon, A Novel Night Out) to generate donor support and community visibility in recent years.

At a glance

Total assets: $5.9M
Annual revenue: $1.6M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 75-2033106
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: supportdpl.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Official partner of the Dallas Public Library — listed and acknowledged on the Dallas Public Library website as the system’s Friends organization and primary fundraising/advocacy partner.

Included in major nonprofit databases and charity directories as a recognized 501(c)(3) supporting public library services in Dallas.

Featured in local media and community advocacy coverage for its role in campaigning to preserve branch services and for visible support of library programming and budgets.

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