EIN 05-0258928

Providence Athenaeum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
Year formed
1836
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Providence Athenaeum enriches the lives of all who enter its granite walls as an independent member-supported library and cultural center. Its collections and historic building are preserved to maintain the spirit of its founders. The Athenaeum serves the general reader and public with a circulating library of 175,000 books, including contemporary titles and materials on cd and dvd. It selects the best published literature for the benefit of the entire community.
Total revenues
$1,696,298
2023
20192020202120222023$0$2m
Total expenses
$1,452,750
2023
20192020202120222023$1m$1.4m$1.8m
Total assets
$15,061,010
2023
20192020202120222023$13m$15m$17m
Num. employees
18
2023
20192020202120222023020

Program areas at Providence Athenaeum

Circulating library: the Providence Athenaeum has always been dedicated to serving the general reader and public. The library houses some 175,000 books, including contemporary titles and materials on cd and dvd. The Athenaeum selects the best published materials available each year in a variety of subjects for the informed reader. Our collections are accessible onsite and through an automated cataloging system, and a continually updated website. During fiscal year 2022-23, we added 1,325 items, circulated 24,918 items, answered 109 reference questions, and conducted 26 research appointments.
Historic preservation of collections and building: the Athenaeum's collections and historic building are maintained in the spirit of its founders in order to enrich the lives of all who enter its granite walls. The Athenaeum, known by its handsome greek revival building, maintains special collections that are valuable and rare. Our collections highlight the strengths of the Providence Athenaeum and its antecedents since 1753, in documenting the history of the book and book culture in Providence during the 18th and 19th centuries. The building & grounds committee, a board committee oversees the building, furnishings, and grounds of the Providence Athenaeum, prioritizes the need for elective repairs or changes and makes recommendations to the board of directors on how to proceed.
Public programs: the Providence Athenaeum offers year-round children's programs, including story hours, arts and crafts, and seasonal events. Adults also enjoy a variety of lively programs such as poetry readings, lectures on travel, contemporary issues, and the arts. During fiscal year 2022-23, we hosted 36 children's events with 538 attending, 216 adult programs with 9,304 attending, and curated 5 exhibits and 38 tours.

Who funds Providence Athenaeum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Rhode Island FoundationGeneral Operating Support$55,631
The Rhode Island FoundationProgram Support$12,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$11,700
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Providence Athenaeum

NameTitleCompensation
Matt BurriesciExecutive Director$121,528
Ken GarrepyDirector of Administration and Finance
Robin WetherillDirector of Engagement
Stephanie OvoianHead of Research and Library Services
Juli Anna HerndonCirculation Manager
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Providence Athenaeum

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,165,666
Program services$27,969
Investment income and dividends$244,839
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$36,650
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$188,924
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$19,923
Miscellaneous revenues$12,327
Total revenues$1,696,298

Form 990s for Providence Athenaeum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-03-10990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-08-10990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from Ira S& Anna Galkin Charitable Trust
July 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Gertrude N and Seebert J Goldowsky Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
251 Benefit St
Providence, RI 02903
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
County
Providence County, RI
Website URL
providenceathenaeum.org/ 
Phone
(401) 421-6970
IRS details
EIN
05-0258928
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1836
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
NAICS code, primary
51912: Libraries and Archives
Parent/child status
Independent
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