Digital Public Library Of America
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 03/2013
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 46-1160948
Organization Overview
Digital Public Library Of America is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Digital Public Library Of America employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Digital Public Library Of America 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 06/2021, Digital Public Library Of America generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DIGITAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF AMERICA EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO LEARN, GROW, AND CONTRIBUTE TO A DIVERSE AND BETTER FUNCTIONING SOCIETY, WE DO THIS BY MAXIMIZING PUBLIC ACCESS TO OUR SHARED HISTORY, CULTURE, AND KNOWLEDGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EBOOKS: THE DPLA EBOOKS PROGRAM, CULTURAL SERVICES, LLC PROVIDES A LIBRARY-CONTROLLED MARKETPLACE AND PLATFORM FOR LIBRARIES TO PURCHASE, ORGANIZE, AND DELIVER EBOOKS AND OTHER E-CONTENT TO THEIR PATRONS. OUR EBOOKS PROGRAM, THROUGH WHICH WE ARE WORKING TO IMPROVE THE LIBRARY E-CONTENT EXPERIENCE, COMPLEMENTS OUR DIGITAL COLLECTIONS WORK. DRIVEN BY THE COMMON MISSION OF MAXIMIZING ACCESS TO DIGITAL CONTENT, THE GOAL OF OUR EBOOKS WORK IS TO GIVE LIBRARIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY GREATER CONTROL OVER THEIR ACQUISITION AND DELIVERY OF E-CONTENT; MAKE MORE DIVERSE E-CONTENT EASILY AVAILABLE TO LIBRARIES AND THEIR PATRONS; AND ADVOCATE FOR THE NEEDS OF LIBRARIES IN THE E-CONTENT LANDSCAPE.
INNOVATION: DPLA HAS BROUGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER ACROSS FIELDS AND DISCIPLINES TO PROBLEM-SOLVE AROUND COMMON CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. WE HAVE BUILT ON THIS RECORD BY TAKING ON A MORE ACTIVE ROLE AS CONVENER, CHAMPION, AND ADVOCATE FOR LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES THAT WILL HELP THEM THRIVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE. DPLA WORKS TO CONVENE LIBRARY LEADERS AND PRACTITIONERS TO EXPLORE AND ADVANCE TECHNOLOGIES THAT SERVE, INFORM, AND EMPOWER THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS TO EXPLORE AND TEST NEW TOOLS AND IDEAS TO ENSURE THAT LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUE TO THRIVE IN THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE. OUR WORK WILL BE DRIVEN BY OUR MISSION TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL.
CULTURAL HERITAGE: DPLA'S COMMITMENT TO AGGREGATING DIGITAL COLLECTIONS FOR PUBLIC USE IS FUNDAMENTAL AND MISSION-CRITICAL. THIS WORK HAS MADE MILLIONS OF MATERIALS FROM LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, MUSEUMS, AND OTHER CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AVAILABLE TO ALL IN A ONE-STOP DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE, HTTPS://DP.LA. THE CULTURAL HERITAGE NETWORK AND PLATFORM LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR WHAT DPLA IS KNOWN FOR TODAY: FRUITFUL COLLABORATION IN PURSUIT OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO COMMON CHALLENGES. WE REMAIN INTENT ON THE EXPANSION OF THIS PROGRAM TOWARD OUR GOAL OF ENSURING THAT EVERY CULTURAL INSTITUTION IN THE NATION HAS A PATHWAY TO CONTRIBUTE-PARTICULARLY COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORTS THAT REPRESENT EXPERIENCES THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Bracken Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $275,819 |
Michele Kimpton Director Of Business Development | Officer | 40 | $225,000 |
Micah May Director Of Ebook Services | Officer | 40 | $160,037 |
Michael Della Bitta Director Of Technology | Officer | 40 | $159,504 |
Denise Stephens Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Debonis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Feedbooks Ebook Supplier | 6/29/18 | $110,854 |
Postlight Llc Website Development And Consulting | 6/29/18 | $148,281 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $815,061 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $815,061 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $311,796 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,126,857 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $1,908,247 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $161,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $319,906 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,261 |
| Office expenses | $7,626 |
| Information technology | $124,574 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $173 |
| Travel | $133 |
| 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 | $12,750 |
| Insurance | $11,268 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,565,200 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $570,510 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $607,155 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $54,684 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $51,491 |
| 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 | $5,786 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $650 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,290,276 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $263,686 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $218,949 |
| 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 | $200,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $682,635 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $552,957 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $54,684 |
| 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 | $1,290,276 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Digital Public Library Of America has awarded $497,227 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE LELAND STANDFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY - A SUBRECIPIENT OF A FEDERAL AWARD) Org PageRecipient ProfileRedwood City, CA PURPOSE: THE DPLA HUBS MODEL IS ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL NETWORK OUT OF THE FORTY STATE/REGIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND MYRIAD LARGE DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN THE U.S., BRINGING TOGETHER DIGITALIZED AND BORN-DIGITAL CONTENT FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY INTO A SINGLE ACCESS POINT FOR END USERS, AND AN OPEN PLATFORM FOR DEVELOPERS. THE MODEL SUPPORTS OT ESTABLISHES LOCAL COLLABORATIONS, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, METADATA GLOBALIZATION, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. | $154,428 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: THE DPLA HUBS MODEL IS ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL NETWORK OUT OF THE FORTY STATE/REGIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND MYRIAD LARGE DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN THE U.S., BRINGING TOGETHER DIGITALIZED AND BORN-DIGITAL CONTENT FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY INTO A SINGLE ACCESS POINT FOR END USERS, AND AN OPEN PLATFORM FOR DEVELOPERS. THE MODEL SUPPORTS OT ESTABLISHES LOCAL COLLABORATIONS, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, METADATA GLOBALIZATION, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. | $129,764 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: THE DPLA HUBS MODEL IS ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL NETWORK OUT OF THE FORTY STATE/REGIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND MYRIAD LARGE DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN THE U.S., BRINGING TOGETHER DIGITALIZED AND BORN-DIGITAL CONTENT FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY INTO A SINGLE ACCESS POINT FOR END USERS, AND AN OPEN PLATFORM FOR DEVELOPERS. THE MODEL SUPPORTS OT ESTABLISHES LOCAL COLLABORATIONS, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, METADATA GLOBALIZATION, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. | $93,035 |
STATE OF LIBRARY OF OHIO PURPOSE: THE DPLA HUBS MODEL IS ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL NETWORK OUT OF THE FORTY STATE/REGIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND MYRIAD LARGE DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN THE U.S., BRINGING TOGETHER DIGITALIZED AND BORN-DIGITAL CONTENT FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY INTO A SINGLE ACCESS POINT FOR END USERS, AND AN OPEN PLATFORM FOR DEVELOPERS. THE MODEL SUPPORTS OT ESTABLISHES LOCAL COLLABORATIONS, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, METADATA GLOBALIZATION, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. | $60,000 |
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: THE DPLA HUBS MODEL IS ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL NETWORK OUT OF THE FORTY STATE/REGIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND MYRIAD LARGE DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN THE U.S., BRINGING TOGETHER DIGITALIZED AND BORN-DIGITAL CONTENT FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY INTO A SINGLE ACCESS POINT FOR END USERS, AND AN OPEN PLATFORM FOR DEVELOPERS. THE MODEL SUPPORTS OT ESTABLISHES LOCAL COLLABORATIONS, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, METADATA GLOBALIZATION, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. | $60,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Digital Public Library Of America has recieved totaling $423,554.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alfred P Sloan Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO CONTINUE THE GROWTH OF DPLA EXCHANGE FOR ENHANCED EBOOK ACCESS BY THOUSANDS OF LIBRARIES WHILE DEVELOPING AN ONGOING REVENUE STREAM FOR DPLAS FUTURE | $210,542 |
Alfred P Sloan Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A SUITE OF COVID-19 RESPONSE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY ARCHIVES CAPTURING THE EXPERIENCES OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITIES AND EXPANDED ONLINE RESOURCES | $100,000 |
Alfred P Sloan Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF SOCIAL MEDIA DATA AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS, POLICY MAKERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC | $50,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $21,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $21,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $21,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,998,417 |
| Net Contributions | $583,388 |
| Other Expense | $3,352,753 |
| Ending Balance | $1,229,052 |
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 |