About Us

Established in 2009, the Northeast Kansas Library Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to securing private funding in support of the mission of the Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS).

IRS Status:  501(c)(3) public charity

Tax ID #:  26-4154991

To learn more about NEKLS, click HERE

Mission Statement

The Northeast Kansas Library Foundation equips and supports its member libraries in creating a culture of philanthropy in their communities.

Annual Report

View and download the 2021 NEKLS and NEKL Foundation Annual Report (PDF).

Leadership

Board of Directors, 2024
Nancy Keith, President
Patricia Michaelis, Secretary
Sandee Morris, Vice President
Janet Prestoy, Treasurer
Emily Bradbury
Kevin McCarthy
Ann Premer

Staff
Michael McDonald, Executive Director (and Director at NEKLS)
Robyn Kollar, Philanthropic Advisor (and Fundraising & Public Relations Consultant at NEKLS)

Documents

2020-2021 Strategic Plan
2016 Form 990
2015 Form 990