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Providence Public Library

Public charity
Other · PROVIDENCE, RI · EIN 05-0262713

About

Providence public library engages learners, inspires thinkers, and connects diverse communities.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
99
Volunteers
40

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$8.8M
Expenses
$8.3M
Assets
$30.7M
Liabilities
$23.6M

Financial history

$8.8M$4.4M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $8.8M · Avg: $6.8M
PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Address

150 Empire ST
Providence, RI, 02903-321

Governance

Voting board members27
Independent members27
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyNo
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

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

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %50.9%
Permanent endowment %49.1%
Endowment held by related orgYes
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