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Portland Public Library

Public charity
DBA: % PRESIDENT
Other · PORTLAND, ME · EIN 01-6000802

About

Portland Public Library is a welcoming cultural center that brings people together and connects them with trusted resources, ideas, experiences, and information. We build a stronger community by inspiring learning, creativity, and collaboration.

In care of President

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
117
Volunteers
18

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$7.5M
Expenses
$6.4M
Assets
$17.3M
Liabilities
$1.1M

Financial history

$9.3M$4.6M$0
171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $7.5M · Peak FY2022: $9.3M · Avg: $6.4M
PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Address

5 Monument SQ
Portland, ME, 04101-401

Governance

Voting board members18
Independent members18
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %11.0%
Permanent endowment %89.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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