METRO WORKS TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE CULTURE OF CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND OPEN EXCHANGE FOR LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, MUSEUMS, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE METROPOLITAN NEW YORK REGION AND AROUND THE WORLD.WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH LEADERSHIP, GRANTMAKING, RESOURCE SHARING, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, CREATIVE PRACTICE, AND MORE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+12.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$113K
-31.2% YoY
Grant Count
13
-43.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+21.7% YoY
About New York Metropolitan Reference and
Based on IRS filings
New York Metropolitan Reference and is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $77K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,814,209 | $5,177,961 | $5,197,926 |
| Revenue | $2,957,212 | $2,694,279 | $4,301,165 |
| Expenses | $2,764,334 | $2,925,646 | $3,690,956 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $76,643 | $72,311 | $24,984 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Icahn School of Medicine ($16,046), The New York Presbyterian Hospital ($11,000), New York Public Radio ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BRONX, NY | TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $6,500 |
| BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY BROOKLYN, NY | TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $9,960 |
| HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRONX, NY | TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $8,576 |
| ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE NEW YORK, NY | TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $16,046 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER NEW YORK, NY | TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $6,500 |
| MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER BRONX, NY | TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $6,500 |
| NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO NEW YORK, NY | TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| NYC HEALTH HOSPITALS ELMHURST, NY | TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $9,000 |
| THE COOPER UNION LIBRARY NEW YORK, NY | TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $9,571 |
| THE NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY | TECHNOLOGY AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT | $11,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICK BURON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| TERRY KIRCHNER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN BURY | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA HSWE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| H AUSTIN BOOTH | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KAREN FAIRBANKS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DONNA GIBSON | TRUSTEE THRU JAN 2024 | 2 | — |
| NICHOLAS HIGGINS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MELISSA JACOBS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SHANNON MATTERN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CARYL MATUTE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LEAH MEISTERLIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JESSE MONTERO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JAMES G NEAL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KAMEELAH RASHEED | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NATHANIEL HILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $199,937 |
| SHELLY MOHAMMED | CONTROLLER | 35 | $131,487 |
| KYLE BROWN | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC | 35 | $100,229 |
| DIEGO A PINO NAVARRO | DIRECTOR, DIGITAL STRATEGY | 35 | $153,372 |
| ANNE KARLE ZENNITH | ASST. DIRECTOR, FINANCE & | 35 | $109,033 |
| COLIN RHINESMITH | FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, DERC | 35 | $117,277 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York Metropolitan Reference and?
New York Metropolitan Reference and is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is New York Metropolitan Reference and?
As of 2024, New York Metropolitan Reference and holds $5.8M in total assets with $3.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $113K in 2024.
Where does New York Metropolitan Reference and operate?
New York Metropolitan Reference and has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What size grants does New York Metropolitan Reference and award?
In 2024, New York Metropolitan Reference and awarded 13 grants totaling $113K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is New York Metropolitan Reference and's EIN?
New York Metropolitan Reference and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6210582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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