Boston Public Library Fund Inc
- Assets
- $5.8m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 10/1992
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 04-3150560
Organization Overview
Boston Public Library Fund Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Boston Public Library Fund Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Public Library Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Boston Public Library Fund Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TO THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR VARIOUS PROGRAM GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. SUPPORT OF $1,000 WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paula Sakey Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $239,205 |
Theresa Meckel Director Of Finance And Operations | 40 | $134,691 | |
Beth Barclay Senior Major Gifts Officer | 40 | $101,097 | |
Grace Fey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Jeffrey B Hawkins Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lewis Burleigh Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $124,565 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,111,754 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,236,319 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $101,965 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $60,365 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,398,649 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,984,743 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $928,261 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $97,021 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,785 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $450 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $73,724 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $14,497 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $27,879 |
| Fees for services: Other | $71,947 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $36,486 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,225 |
| Insurance | $3,086 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,446,044 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $842,639 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $745,138 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $31,029 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,137 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,150,208 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,785,151 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $94,121 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $94,121 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,461,265 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,229,765 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,785,151 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Boston Public Library Fund Inc has recieved totaling $40,150.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Hpb Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM | $40,000 |
Susan M Deutsch Foundation Tr Boston, MA PURPOSE: CHARITY | $150 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,852,059 |
| Earnings | -$275,566 |
| Other Expense | $86,362 |
| Ending Balance | $1,490,131 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Suffolk Cooperative Library System Bellport, NY | $18,374,423 | $17,112,722 |
Smithtown Library Nesconset, NY | $38,994,883 | $15,642,317 |
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Buffalo, NY | $4,920,940 | $11,835,935 |
Massachusetts Library System Inc Marlborough, MA | $7,404,141 | $11,793,761 |
Ferguson Library Stamford, CT | $21,910,876 | $11,228,846 |
Proprietors Of The Boston Athenaeum Boston, MA | $130,203,809 | $11,281,803 |
Nassau Library System Uniondale, NY | $13,078,101 | $10,576,238 |
Publishers International Linking Association Inc Lynnfield, MA | $16,437,833 | $11,352,834 |
Springfield Museums Corporation Springfield, MA | $83,263,430 | $9,886,411 |
Providence Public Library Providence, RI | $36,987,936 | $6,478,555 |
Westchester Library System Elmsford, NY | $6,787,041 | $7,508,558 |
American Antiquarian Society Worcester, MA | $122,268,688 | $9,559,298 |