named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Learning, Participation and Access Programmes
Funds educational initiatives such as Free State Schools Membership and Creative Writing Workshops
Literary Events in the US and UK
Hosts author talks, receptions, and special events featuring writers and cultural figures for supporters in North America and the UK
US Founders’ Circle
Donor program offering annual membership benefits and event access to North American supporters of The London Library
Writers Support Programmes
Supports initiatives including the Emerging Writers’ Programme and other literary development activities at The London Library
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitating tax-deductible philanthropy for U.S. donorsOperates as a registered 501(c)(3) charitable corporation to enable tax-deductible donations from North American donors in support of The London Library.
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding support for The London LibraryProvides financial support to The London Library through donor contributions, enabling the development and sustainability of its collection of approximately one million volumes, reading spaces, online resources, archives, and learning and writers' programs. This funding relationship has been sustained for over 40 years.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosting events for patrons and supporters in the U.S. and UKOrganizes and hosts a program of events in the United States and London for patrons and supporters, including author talks, panel discussions, virtual events, and special gatherings such as the Presidents’ Christmas Party and President's Summer Party. Events have featured notable figures including Harriet Crawley, John Micklethwait, Helena Bonham Carter, Bill Nighy, Sir Tom Stoppard, Lyndall Gordon, Sir Simon Schama, and Tim Bouverie, and have been co-sponsored with institutions such as the New York Society Library and held at venues including The Union Club, The Knickerbocker Club, and The Colony Club.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Operating a physical library with lending and research servicesOperates a library facility in London with over 150 designated reading and working spaces, offering access to over one million books, approximately 6,000 new titles annually, hundreds of current journals and periodicals, historical backruns of 2,500 titles, and electronic resources including JSTOR, databases, and newspapers. Provides book borrowing with loan limits of 10–15 books and a postal loan service for remote access.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Providing subsidized library membershipsOffers discounted and financially supported memberships to individuals aged 16–29 and those in need of financial assistance, as well as piloting school membership programs through philanthropic funding.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$818K
Contributions & grants$793K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$25K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$976K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$953K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$419K
Cash$419K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$417K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +31.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- CISSY VIEBRANZ — Director
- GEORGIA WINTER — Director
- JUDITH FIRTH SANGER — Director
- MARK STOREY — Vice President
- MAYME HACKETT — President
- MICHAEL KIESEL — Secretary
- THOMAS W KEESEE III — Treasurer
- WILSON BRAUN — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- New York Society Library Partner — Cosponsored an event with author Giles Milton in November 2018.
- The London Library Network — Collaborates with The London Library as an affiliated friends organization.
- The London Library Partner — Collaborates to support global membership access to The London Library's resources and facilities.
- The London Library Partner — Collaborates with The London Library to support collections, publications, and events.
- The London Library Partner — Primary beneficiary of IFLL's fundraising and donor engagement efforts.
- The London Library Partner — Primary beneficiary of IFLL's fundraising and support efforts.
- The London Library Partner — Primary institution supported by International Friends of The London Library Inc.
- The London Library Partner — Provides financial and community support to The London Library.
- The London Library Partner — Receives financial support from INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS OF THE LONDON LIBRARY INC.
- The London Library Partner — Supports The London Library through fundraising and donor engagement by U.S.-based supporters.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Institutional Grantmaking for Literary and Educational Support 56 orgsmethodology: grantmakingBy providing financial contributions to charitable, literary, and educational organizations, the organization advances its mission of promoting literature and learning, because targeted grantmaking strengthens the ecosystem of cultural institutions aligned with the Library’s values.shared approach: Private Funding for Public Libraries →
- Transnational Philanthropy Facilitationmethodology: transnational-givingBy enabling U.S. donors to make tax-deductible contributions, the organization increases philanthropic support for the London Library, because leveraging U.S. charitable incentives expands the donor base and enhances giving capacity across borders.