The Boston Library Society
SEE SCHEDULE 0.THE BOSTON LIBRARY SOCIETY ALLOCATES FUNDS TO THE BOSTON ATHENAEUM, A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. THE BOSTON ATHENAEUM IS AN INDEPENDENT LIBRARY COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING AND AUGMENTING ITS SIGNIFICANT COLLECTIONS OF HISTORY, LITERATURE AND ART; TO SERVING A BROAD COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS AS A CENTER FOR RESEARCH; TO SERVING ITS MEMBERSHIP AND THE PUBLIC NOT ONLY THROUGH ITS CIRCULATING AND REFERENCE COLLECTIONS BUT ALSO THROUGH LECTURES, EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS; AND TO PRESERVING AND ENHANCING ITS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK BUILDING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+20.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$55K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+0.0% YoY
About The Boston Library Society
Based on IRS filings
The Boston Library Society is a nonprofit organization, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $38K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,190,664 | $987,552 | $897,842 |
| Revenue | $38,495 | $29,627 | $33,339 |
| Expenses | $54,759 | $54,759 | $51,172 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $38,495 | $29,627 | $33,339 |
| 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
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Boston Library Society
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Proprietors of the Boston Athenaeum ($54,759).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PROPRIETORS OF THE BOSTON ATHENAEUM BOSTON, MA | GENERAL GRANT | $54,759 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR B PAGE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JAVIER CEVALLOS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| EARL M COLLIER JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROGER HAYNES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| AUSTIN V SHAPARD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CREELEA HENDERSON PANGARO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| AMY RYAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MELISSA FETTER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SUSAN WEATHERBIE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TIMOTHY W DIGGINS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LEAH ROSOVSKY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER BOUDROT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Boston Library Society?
As of 2024, The Boston Library Society holds $1.2M in total assets with $38K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $55K in 2024.
Where does The Boston Library Society operate?
The Boston Library Society has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does The Boston Library Society award?
In 2024, The Boston Library Society awarded 1 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Boston Library Society's EIN?
The Boston Library Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-1105450. 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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