TO DIRECT AND MANAGE PROMOTIONAL AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBARAY; TO DISBURSE FUNDS FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE LIBRARY BUILDINGS, FOR NEW LIBRARY EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS, AND FOR NEW PROGRAM INITIATIVES; AND TO CARRY ON ANY OTHER CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
-1.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-1.5% YoY
About Somerville Public Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Somerville Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SOMERVILLE, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,869,574 | $1,775,392 | $1,691,133 |
| Revenue | $22,908 | $29,137 | $-34,350 |
| Expenses | $11,250 | $16,936 | $12,347 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25,405 | $29,822 | $-110,887 |
| 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
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Somerville Public Library ($6,132).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SOMERVILLE, MA | TO PROVIDE TOTE BAGS FOR THE EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM. | $6,132 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAREN CHIU | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHRIS LUDLOW | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANDREA PAULSON | CLERK | 1 | — |
| RUTH FARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE AUSPITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY CASSESSO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VLADIMIR BENOIT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerville Public Library Foundation?
Somerville Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SOMERVILLE, MA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Somerville Public Library Foundation?
As of 2025, Somerville Public Library Foundation holds $1.9M in total assets with $23K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6K in 2025.
Where does Somerville Public Library Foundation operate?
Somerville Public Library Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Somerville Public Library Foundation award?
In 2025, Somerville Public Library Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Somerville Public Library Foundation's EIN?
Somerville Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4438599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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