THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (BPL), ENSURING THAT IT REMAINS VIABLE, ENGAGING, ACCESSIBLE, AND FREE TO ALL. THE LIBRARY FUND FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORS AND OTHER FUNDERS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.0M
+12.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+13.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.6M
+13.2% YoY
About Boston Public Library Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Boston Public Library Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $657K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,036,529 | $12,446,713 | $10,156,533 |
| Revenue | $7,541,977 | $5,623,283 | $8,176,290 |
| Expenses | $5,757,405 | $4,997,008 | $4,184,300 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $656,835 | $304,707 | $109,005 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Boston Public Library ($3,646,334).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOSTON, MA | SUPPORT BPL PROGRAMS | $3,646,334 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY B HAWKINS | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| HANNAH GROVE | VICE CHAIR | 0.1 | — |
| LOUIS MAIURI | TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| TAYLOR BRENNAN | PRESIDENT, EMERGING LEADERS | 0.1 | — |
| LEWIS BURLEIGH | FOUNDING DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 0.1 | — |
| GRACE FEY | FOUNDING DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 0.1 | — |
| CLIFF CAMMOCK | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| BARRY CANTON | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| CYNTHIA CLARK | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ADRIENNE ZAK HUNT | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DERRICK JOHNS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MICHAEL KEATING | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DAVID LEONARD | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MERRANDA LOGAN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| RAYMOND LIU | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| LEO LIU | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| AMELIA MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| DOUGLAS CARNEY | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| PAULA SAKEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $284,315 |
| CAROL ESTES-SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY AND LEGACY GIVING | 40 | $150,911 |
| SARAH DOW | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES | 40 | $112,654 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Public Library Fund Inc?
Boston Public Library Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $14.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Boston Public Library Fund Inc?
As of 2025, Boston Public Library Fund Inc holds $14.0M in total assets with $7.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $3.6M in 2025.
Where does Boston Public Library Fund Inc operate?
Boston Public Library Fund Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Boston Public Library Fund Inc award?
In 2025, Boston Public Library Fund Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $3.6M — an average of about $3.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Boston Public Library Fund Inc's EIN?
Boston Public Library Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3150560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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