TO ENSURE CONTINUED EXCELLENCE IN LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PRIVATE FUNDING TO ENHANCE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.0M
-2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$4.0M
About Providence Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Providence Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in PROVIDENCE, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $2.4M.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Providence Public Library Foundation?
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 | $30,962,785 | $31,738,917 | $32,290,022 |
| Revenue | $2,395,473 | $1,605,588 | $3,076,683 |
| Expenses | $4,178,292 | $3,296,772 | $2,726,618 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,393,473 | $1,595,588 | $3,076,683 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Providence Public Library ($3,953,070).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROVIDENCE, RI | OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,953,070 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH DEBS | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MICAH E SALKIND | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER M STEVENS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JUAN WILSON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| KATHLEEN HITTNER MD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SALLY P MCDONALD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| HILLIAS J MARTIN JR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| AARON PETERMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 2.5 | — |
| SHIRLEY FUERTES | CONTROLLER | 2.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providence Public Library Foundation?
Providence Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in PROVIDENCE, RI. It holds $31.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Providence Public Library Foundation?
As of 2024, Providence Public Library Foundation holds $31.0M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $4.0M in 2024.
Where does Providence Public Library Foundation operate?
Providence Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What size grants does Providence Public Library Foundation award?
In 2024, Providence Public Library Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $4.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Providence Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Providence Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-2052912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Providence Public Library Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Debs Foundation
FORT LEE, NJ
Assets
$446K
Grants
30
Total Given
$590K
Mark and Victoria Drozdov Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$2.0M
Grants
25
Total Given
$87K
The Thorne Cox Family Foundation
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$4.3M
Grants
19
Total Given
$572K
The O'halloran Family Foundation
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
19
Total Given
$214K
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
ROCKLAND, MA
Assets
$51.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$2.6M
Fm Foundation
JOHNSTON, RI
Assets
$16.8M
Grants
25
Total Given
$7.9M
Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee
LITTLE COMPTON, RI
Assets
$2.6M
Grants
35
Total Given
$155K
Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353
PROVIDENCE, RI
Assets
$9.5M
Grants
1,199
Total Given
$4.2M
The Sand Foundation
WILMINGTON, DE
Assets
$7.7M
Grants
74
Total Given
$276K
The O'hanian-szostak Family Foundation
PROVIDENCE, RI
Assets
$3.8M
Grants
27
Total Given
$248K
United Way of Rhode Island Inc
PROVIDENCE, RI
Assets
$30.1M
Grants
282
Total Given
$8.0M
Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust
PROVIDENCE, RI
Assets
$5.2M
Grants
57
Total Given
$423K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Providence Public Library Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Providence Public Library Foundation to a real strategy.