Nonprofit · EIN 05-0262713
PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,355,632 | $7,832,975 | $522,657 | $30,156,521 | $22,502,823 | $7,653,698 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,827,177 | $8,268,071 | $559,106 | $30,719,665 | $23,588,624 | $7,131,041 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,764,095 | $8,768,272 | -$1,004,177 | $31,256,282 | $26,270,244 | $4,986,038 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,198,343
- of which government grants
- $2,985,666
- Program service revenue
- $69,011
- Investment income
- $114,769
- Net rental income
- -$17,574
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$15,542
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,625
- Other revenue
- -$26,491
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $430,774
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,143,602
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,450,446
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $403
- Accounting fees
- $30,400
- Occupancy
- $585,524
- Travel
- $44,929
- Depreciation
- $268,161
- Program services (functional)
- $4,970,232
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,539,890
- Fundraising (functional)
- $322,853
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,719,665
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,156,521
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $22,502,823
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,653,698
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,979,456
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,528,698
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $125,000
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$17,574
- Gross receipts
- $8,783,846
- Employees
- 106
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1875
- State of legal domicile
- RI
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLIAS J MARTIN JR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $154,845 | $33,648 |
| AARON PETERMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $116,998 | $22,563 |
| BEATRICE PULLIAM | DEPUTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $112,681 | $21,685 |
| BETHANY PLUMMER RICCI | DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $100,990 | $20,166 |
| SHIRLEY FUERTES | CONTROLLER Officer | 35 | $78,301 | $19,237 |
| CHRISTOPHER STEVENS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY E LOPEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK FARIAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN WILSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE ABOTSI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGEL ARRAZOLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PHILIP CHAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LAINA A CROWTHERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DAVID | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DEBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA DECUBELLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT W EDWARDS JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK E EYETSEMITAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOUIS GOLDMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DILLON M JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY JOYNES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILLY KEPNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEVERLY LEDBETTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE A MESSIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE O' FARRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ISABELLA R PORTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVELYN RANONE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGHAN REGO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARKEEM V RODRIGUES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT K TAYLOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ANN UPTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLIAS J MARTIN JR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $148,669 | $13,855 |
| AARON PETERMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $112,494 | $12,123 |
| SHIRLEY FUERTES | CONTROLLER Officer | 35 | $77,533 | $10,281 |
| CHRISTOPHER STEVENS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY E LOPEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK FARIAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN WILSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE ABOTSI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGEL ARRAZOLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PHILIP CHAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSEPH A CHAZAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LAINA A CROWTHERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DAVID | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DEBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA DECUBELLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT W EDWARDS JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK EYETSEMITAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS GOLDMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DILLON M JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY JOYNES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY KEPNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY LEDBETTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MESSIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE O' FARRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ISABELLA R PORTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN RANONE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN REGO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARKEEM V RODRIGUES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT K TAYLOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN UPTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLIAS J MARTIN JR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $141,857 | $13,483 |
| AARON PETERMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $109,155 | $11,976 |
| SHIRLEY FUERTES | CONTROLLER Officer | 35 | $72,720 | $10,128 |
| ELIZABETH A DEBS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICAH E SALKIND | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN WILSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSEPH A CHAZAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON LLOYD CLARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN C DAGESSE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA DECUBELLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT W EDWARDS JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK EYETSEMITAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAIA FARISH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY KEPNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MESSIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE O'FARRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN REGO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT K TAYLOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIANA I DAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGEL ARRAZOLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PHILIP CHAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS GOLDMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY JOYNES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY LEDBETTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY E LOPEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY INN UPTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER STEVENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LAINA A CROWTHERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 EMPIRE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903-3219
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AARON PETERMAN, 150 EMPIRE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
- Signed the 990
- AARON PETERMAN, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- Phone
- (401) 455-8079
- Website
- WWW.PROVLIB.COM
- Return prepared by
- CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC
Mission
PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY ENGAGES LEARNERS, INSPIRES THINKERS, AND CONNECTS DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY (PPL) PROVIDES FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES THROUGH ITS RICH AND HISTORIC PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL COLLECTIONS, EXTENSIVE INFORMATION RESOURCES, THOUGHT-PROVOKING EXHIBITIONS, IMPACTFUL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND EXPERT STAFF. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, AN ESTIMATED 120,975 PEOPLE VISITED THE LIBRARY. TOTAL USAGE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND MATERIALS EXCEEDED 1,781,516. PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS WERE USED 18,770 TIMES, AND THE PUBLIC ACCESSED LIBRARY WI-FI 235,931 TIMES. LIBRARY STAFF PROVIDED 54,743 INFORMATION AND REFERENCE SERVICES TO PATRONS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXTENSIVE PROGRAMS OFFERED.Expenses $4,970,232 · revenue $75,636
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 05-0262713
- 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
- 1919
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,156,521
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,783,846
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,355,632 | $7,832,975 | $30,156,521 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,827,177 | $8,268,071 | $30,719,665 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,764,095 | $8,768,272 | $31,256,282 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,598,972 | $8,415,479 | $26,808,137 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 05-0262713).
Questions about PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY is 05-0262713.
- Is PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1919.
- Are donations to PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AARON PETERMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 31 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,845 (HILLIAS J MARTIN JR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,355,632, expenses of $7,832,975 and total assets of $30,156,521 at year end.
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- JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY EIN 05-0306206 · last filed 990 for 2025
- RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN EIN 05-0258956 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MARY C WHEELER SCHOOL INC EIN 05-0259101 · last filed 990 for 2025
- LIFESPAN SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC EIN 46-4910847 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BROWN DERMATOLOGY INC EIN 81-2847155 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PAUL CUFFEE SCHOOL EIN 05-0518947 · last filed 990 for 2025
- THE HIGHLANDER CHARTER SCHOOL EIN 05-0517389 · last filed 990 for 2025