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Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT:

Fairfax Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable and educational organization committed to providing supplementary support to the Fairfax County Public Library. The Foundation, while reinforcing the need for continued and increased public support for the Library, serves as a catalyst for attracting private funding from individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations to enhance library services for our community.

What We Do
WHAT WE DO:

Love our library…

Since 1994, the Fairfax Library Foundation has existed with the sole mission of enhancing the programs and services of Fairfax County Public Library, the largest public library system in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable and educational organization, the Foundation provides supplementary support for the library to more positively impact the lives of over 1 million residents living in our community by providing access to information, technology, innovations, civic engagement and entertainment, and by offering literacy and educational opportunities.

Board of Director

OUR 2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

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CHAIR

Mike Cullen, Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP

VICE CHAIR

Alice Magelssen-Green, Watershed Lit at GMU

TREASURER

Matthew Levin, Appalachian Regional Commission

SECRETARY

Shelby Allen, Fairfax County Department of Finance

DIRECTORS

Jeanne Bliss, Bishop Ireton High School
Faith Chang, Yoga and Fitness Instructor

Monica Massaro, Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, PC
Jennifer McGarey, J.D., Northrop Grumman Corporation

Jonathan McPherson, J.D., PTC Therapeutics
Nicole Nguyen, United States Patent and Trademark Office

Emily Rabbitt, The SEED Foundation
Dr. Gail V. Ritchie
, Ph.D., retired educator

Volita Russell, Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Technology

Tammy White, Potomac Haven

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Miriam M. Smolen, Esq., Federal Housing Finance Agency
Eric Carzon, Director, Fairfax County Public Library

Liz Walker, Representative, FCPL Board of Trustees

Financials

OUR STAFF:

OUR FINANCIALS:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ACTING)

Cheryl Ann G. Lee, MPA

 

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Xande Anderer

FOUNDATION AND PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT

Jennifer Johnson

ANNUAL REPORT - 2020/21 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - FY2024 | FY2023 FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 

FORM 990 - FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 | FY2018

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - 2012 (Amended)

ABOUT US:

Fairfax Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable and educational organization committed to providing supplementary support to the Fairfax County Public Library, the largest public library system in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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CONTACT:

703-324-8300

info@fairfaxlibraryfoundation.org

12000 Government Center Parkway

Suite 329

Fairfax, VA 22035

© 2026 Fairfax Library Foundation, Inc.

Thank You to Our Generous Supporters

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