The Harvard Library in New York
To stimulate and maintain interest in good literature by raising, administering and expending funds for the establishment and maintenance of a library in the city of New York to be located at the harvard club of New York city.
The Harvard Library in New York at a glance
In short: The Harvard Library in New York gave $170K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $170K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $170,400
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $170,400
- Median grant
- $170,400
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Harvard Library in New York funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard Club of New York Foundation ($170K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Club of New York Foundation New York, NY | Foster the literary, scholastic, and educational interests of the students, faculty and alumni of harvard university | $170,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $179,622 | $416,820 | $170,400 | 1 | $13 |
| 2024 | $237,198 | $329,755 | $325,241 | — | — | $15 |
| 2023 | $241,051 | $293,837 | $306,100 | — | — | $18 |
| 2022 | $244,947 | $274,281 | $271,466 | — | — | $20 |
| 2021 | $242,132 | $284,142 | $160,049 | — | — | $18 |
| 2020 | $142,954 | $211,461 | $224,994 | — | — | $44 |
| 2019 | $150,710 | $321,178 | $455,099 | — | — | $57 |
About The Harvard Library in New York
Based on IRS filings
The Harvard Library in New York is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $170K. Net investment income was $13.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harvard Library in New York is led by Richard M. Chapman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard M. Chapman
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adina Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Furer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna M. Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine S. Corman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew W. Van Houten
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen T. Kelly
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: H. Peers Brewer (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Hpeers Brewer (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Marvin W. Weinstein (2019–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Joseph E. Connolly (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Harvard Library in New York
How much does The Harvard Library in New York give each year?
The Harvard Library in New York gave $170K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Harvard Library in New York?
The Harvard Library in New York is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY.
Where does The Harvard Library in New York operate?
The Harvard Library in New York has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Harvard Library in New York's EIN?
The Harvard Library in New York's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2947755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
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