Providence Athenaeum
Providence Athenaeum
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About this organization
Mission
The Providence Athenaeum is an independent member-supported library and cultural center, founded in 1836 and open to the public. Having always been organized as a cultural institution for the benefit of the entire community, the Athenaeum obtained recognition as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization in the 1970s. Today it continues to fulfill the intention of its founders by offering a broad range of services to a diverse public, with nearly 57,000 visitors in 2018-19, more than 1,000 of whom support the library directly through membership and donations. The collections, programming and the services we provide are of primary interest to local as well as national scientists, authors, educators, musicians, actors, poets, artists, and journalists from all walks of life.
About
Circulating library: The Providence Athenaeum has always been dedicated to serving the general reader and public. The library houses some 177,000 books, including contemporary titles and materials on CD and DVD. The Athenaeum selects the best published literature, fiction and non-fiction 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 2018-19, we added 1,560 items, circulated 22,662 items, answered 173 reference questions and conducted 63 research appointments.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The providence athenaeum is an independent member-supported library and cultural center, founded in 1836 and open to the public. having always been organized as a cultural institution for the benefit of the entire community, the athenaeum obtained recognition as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization in the 1970s. today it continues to fulfill the intention of its founders by offering a broad range of services to a diverse public, with nearly 57,000 visitors in 2018-19, more than 1,000 of whom support the library directly through membership and donations. the collections, programming and the services we provide are of primary interest to local as well as national scientists, authors, educators, musicians, actors, poets, artists, and journalists from all walks of life.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The providence athenaeum is an independent member-supported library and cultural center, founded in 1836 and open to the public. having always been organized as a cultural institution for the benefit of the entire community, the athenaeum obtained recognition as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization in the 1970s. today it continues to fulfill the intention of its founders by offering a broad range of services to a diverse public, with nearly 57,000 visitors in 2018-19, more than 1,000 of whom support the library directly through membership and donations. the collections, programming and the services we provide are of primary interest to local as well as national scientists, authors, educators, musicians, actors, poets, artists, and journalists from all walks of life.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is RI.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 251 BENEFIT STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 25 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$389,466.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1836.
- The organization pays $787,135 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $123,836 in fundraising expenses.
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