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About Us

​The Sun Prairie Public Library Foundation is based on a shared belief that the library provides a safe and inviting place for community members of all ages to enjoy lifelong learning.  

It was founded in 1999 to manage donations and create an endowment for the Library.  These funds allow the library to go above and beyond its City funding to achieve exceptional levels of service, programming, and technology for the community.

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The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and operates independently of any government oversight. It is governed by articles of incorporation, by-laws, and an investment policy for the endowment.

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The Sun Prairie Public Library Foundation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the selection of volunteers and vendors and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, volunteers, participants, subcontractors, and vendors. 

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Please explore our site to learn more about who we are and how you can be a part of helping the library achieve new levels of excellence.

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Our Team

Theresa Stevens
Executive Director

Theresa joined the Foundation as their first full-time Executive Director in September of 2021.  As an active community leader in Sun Prairie, she brings not only experience in non-profit marketing and communications but also a rich awareness of our community's needs.  Theresa's vision is to promote a thoughtful, strategic and compassionate approach to development in support of our community’s greatest treasure, our library. 

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Cindy Stankey
Foundation Development Specialist

Cindy has been with the Foundation since 2012 and manages many of the day to day, behind the scenes, operations.  She also serves as the Circulation Manager at the Sun Prairie Public Library.  You've probably seen her there, as she has worked in Circulation Services since 2005.  Prior to this Cindy educated her children at home after retiring from a 17 year stint as a Metallurgical Engineer performing failure and material analysis.

Board of Directors 

Tracy Herold - President
Josh Erickson - Vice President
Staci Willems - Secretary
Vacant - Past President
Caleb Martin - Treasurer
Rex Owens - SPPL Board Liaison
Cindy Mestelle - Friends of SPPL Liaison
Svetha Hetzler - SPPL Director/Staff Liaison
 
Rod Ellenbecker
Carol Esser
Shane Heim
Terry McIlroy
Pat Miller
Janet Nelson
Pat Wende
Danielle Wendt
Rekha Yarlagada
 
Our Mission

Our Mission

To make the Sun Prairie Public Library the best it can be.

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Our Vision

Our vision is a dynamic, positive community force connecting all to the world of ideas, information and discovery in a safe, welcoming space where everyone feels they belong.

Transparency in Action

IRS Form 990

Annual Report

Donor Privacy

The SPPLF does not collect donor information for use beyond direct communication, with opportunities to opt out of all future communications, as well as retain anonymity with any gifts made. To update contact information please reach out to admin@sunlibfoundation.org.

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