TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

700 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-2813

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

EMILY TOKARCZYK, 700 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02116

Signed the 990

Emily Tokarczyk, Chief Financial Officer

Phone

(617) 536-5400

Website

WWW.BPL.ORG

Mission

The Boston Public Library provides educational and cultural enrichment free to all by engaging the public through programming and active spaces, restoring and preserving our history, providing access to borrow from our vast collection of books and other material and caring for the Public's Special Collections.

Program accomplishments

• The Boston Public Library (BPL) is an extraordinary institution that has served the citizens of Boston since 1848. Founded as the first municipal library and the first public library to lend books, the Boston Public Library is dedicated to the advancement of learning and is "Free to All" as is carved in the facade of the historic McKim building in Copley Square. The BPL encompasses a Central Library, twenty-five vibrant neighborhood libraries, a robust website, and classes and programs for all ages. The Library's collection of more than 23 million items includes circulating books, eBooks, DVDs, and music, as well as research and special collections that encompass rare manuscripts, prints, photographs, drawings, maps, posters, and more. The Boston Public Library's Kirstein Business Library and Innovation Center, Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, and Collections of Distinction such as the personal library of John Adams, the Anti-Slavery collection, the Thomas Pennant Barton Collection of Shakespeare, and the Boston Pictorial Archive attract researchers and scholars from across the city and around the world. In fiscal year 2025, Boston Public Library hosted 14,576 public programs reaching 247,957 people, had 2.4 million in person visits, and loaned 6.3 million times. Of those 6.3 million checkouts, more than 5.1 million were digital downloads of e-books and audiobooks. In the same fiscal year, the Boston Public Library signed up 129,671 Massachusetts residents for new library cards, provided 198,498 free computer sessions and enabled 1.5 million free wireless internet sessions. Engaging the Public Through Programming + Active Spaces: The Library offers a variety of programs for all children, teens and adults including: Future Readers Club, Local & Family History, Writing programs, Theatre Productions, The Lowell Lecture Series, Copley Concerts, Never Too Late Programs, Children's Music and Storytelling. Serving the Public with Improving technology: BPL is a national leader in library service technology. The Library has been improving the Library's IT and business systems, increasing access to knowledge through the provision and creation of digital content, and closing the digital divide by providing the public improved access to the kinds of cutting edge technology that ensure equity. Restoring and Preserving our History: At an estimated one million manuscripts, holdings are particularly strong in medieval and early Renaissance manuscripts, colonial Boston and New England, and the American anti-slavery movement. The library is also home to hundreds of archival collections with strengths in local business, political, cultural, and social history. Caring for the Public's Special Collections The Library maintains and cares for of one the world's most important public collections of art, rare books, maps and other special objects and make these precious objects, owned by the public, accessible to patrons today and far into future generations. Statewide Collection Development & Access: This program provides residents of the Commonwealth access to print, electronic, and downloadable collections not available in their individual libraries. Anyone who lives, works, goes to school, or owns property in Massachusetts can have a Boston Public Library card.
  Expenses $14,480,510 · revenue $131,566

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

04-6151731

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1967

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B110)

Assets (IRS master file)

$102,570,902

Income (IRS master file)

$32,500,704

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-6151731).

Questions about TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON

What is the EIN of TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON?

The employer identification number (EIN) of TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON is 04-6151731.

Is TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.

Are donations to TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EMILY TOKARCZYK.

Who are the officers and directors of TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,413,992, expenses of $17,633,332 and total assets of $102,570,902 at year end.

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