Financials

Friends of the Hennepin County Library is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization

Generous donors are contributing $4 million to Hennepin County Library in 2026!

 

Total funding from Friends of HCL given annually to the library is decided prior to the beginning of each new fiscal year. Specific amounts are designated to each of HCL’s priority funding areas.

Updated on January 1, 2026

Join us in supporting the vital initiatives of
Hennepin County Library:

 

$1,575,000

39.38% of funding

World-Class Collection

Expanding Access to Books, Music, and E-Resources

Expanding the print and digital collections, preserving and digitizing local history, providing access to Minnesota music, and more.

$935,000

23.38% of funding

Outreach & Engagement

Extending Resources and Opportunities

Offering patron-responsive programs to communities served by all 41 libraries including youth, families, the homebound, and the incarcerated.

$800,000

20% of funding

Student Success

Championing Literacy and Learning

Providing students with Let's Read literacy support and Homework Help tutoring to improve foundational reading skills, master academic concepts, and build confidence.

$690,000

17.25% of funding

Youth Development

Empowering the Next Generation

Developing strong leaders through teen tech initiatives, youth internship opportunities, and early learning spaces that inspire creativity and foster curiosity.

See your gifts in action!

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Friends of the Hennepin County Library welcomes inquiries related to its partners and performance. Financial information may also be obtained in our Annual Reports, Financial Statements, and IRS Form 990s, which are available below.

Please contact Linda Merritt, Finance Director, with questions or to request more information at (612) 543-8103 or lkmerritt@hclib.org.

Proud to use your gifts wisely