Associates of Boston Public Library Inc
The associates of the boston public library is an independent nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting the historic, literary, and artistic treasures of the boston public library through targeted grantmaking and cultural events. By expanding access to these collections, the associates ensures that present and future generations, in boston and beyond, continue to be informed and inspired.
Associates of Boston Public Library Inc at a glance
In short: Associates of Boston Public Library Inc gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,099,312
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,099,312
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,099,312
- Total assets
- $11,921,335
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Associates of Boston Public Library Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Public Library ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Associates of Boston Public Library Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $620K (2019) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Library Boston, MA | Conservation, Digitization, and Cataloging. | $1,099,312 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,921,335 | $1,733,770 | $1,816,698 | $1,099,312 | 1 | $918,480 |
| 2024 | $11,619,960 | $3,280,419 | $1,562,378 | $1,097,688 | 1 | $640,051 |
| 2023 | $9,298,732 | $1,818,063 | $1,606,622 | $1,182,424 | 1 | $535,944 |
| 2022 | $8,840,348 | $1,868,065 | $1,415,212 | $950,916 | 1 | $348,849 |
| 2021 | $9,789,443 | $1,938,730 | $1,375,413 | $960,246 | 1 | $409,197 |
| 2020 | $8,007,366 | $939,167 | $966,578 | $681,935 | 1 | $111,321 |
| 2019 | $7,626,351 | $1,205,096 | $852,075 | $619,761 | 1 | $176,576 |
About Associates of Boston Public Library Inc
Based on IRS filings
Associates of Boston Public Library Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $918K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Associates of Boston Public Library Inc is led by Alyce J. Lee, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alyce J. Lee
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita C. Lincoln
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph S. Berman
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Drummey
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Finder
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda R. Weld
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Cashman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Cahill
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Simpson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily D E Griset
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M Pierpont
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorie J Conway
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie G Lemle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana J. Cohen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Henderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Leonard
Ex-Offici0
Ex-Officio → Ex- Officio, 2020
Ex- Officio → Ex-Offici0, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon C. Lincoln
Clerk
Assistant Clerk → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cf Stone III
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Usha Pasi
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Alan Andres (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Catherine S. Austin (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Julia Cabiness Shivers (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Lisa Fagin Davis (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Margo M Levine Newman (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael A. Duca (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: William Martin (2019–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Daniel J Rea Jr. (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter R V Brown (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Sarah M Biller (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas E Ryan (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: W Timothy Carey (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: William G Winterer (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Joan Patton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Allan M Green (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Christine Root (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Taggart (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Julia Pfannenstiehl (2019–2020) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Associates of Boston Public Library Inc
How much does Associates of Boston Public Library Inc give each year?
Associates of Boston Public Library Inc gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Associates of Boston Public Library Inc?
Associates of Boston Public Library Inc reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Associates of Boston Public Library Inc?
Associates of Boston Public Library Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Boston, MA. It holds $11.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Associates of Boston Public Library Inc operate?
Associates of Boston Public Library Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Associates of Boston Public Library Inc's EIN?
Associates of Boston Public Library Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2900822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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