Nonprofit · EIN 13-6210582
NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,861,707 | $2,875,897 | -$14,190 | $6,147,524 | $227,776 | $5,919,748 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,957,212 | $2,764,334 | $192,878 | $5,814,209 | $217,559 | $5,596,650 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,694,279 | $2,925,646 | -$231,367 | $5,177,961 | $212,693 | $4,965,268 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,138,216
- of which government grants
- $2,138,216
- Program service revenue
- $615,959
- Investment income
- $83,569
- Other revenue
- $23,963
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $320,252
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $254,146
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,050,199
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,706,404
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $69,505
- Accounting fees
- $68,076
- Travel
- $41,917
- Program services (functional)
- $2,289,384
- Management and general (functional)
- $560,399
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,114
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,814,209
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,147,524
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $227,776
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,919,748
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $963,575
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,527,033
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,919,748
- Gross receipts
- $2,861,707
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1964
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHANIEL HILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $205,937 | $45,720 |
| DIEGO A PINO NAVARRO | DIRECTOR, DIGITAL STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $157,712 | $14,557 |
| COLIN RHINESMITH | FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, DERC Highest-paid employee | 35 | $120,867 | $43,498 |
| SHELLY MOHAMMED | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $135,381 | $7,235 |
| ANNE KARLE ZENNITH | ASST. DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMIN. Highest-paid employee | 35 | $111,053 | $18,516 |
| KYLE BROWN | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $104,231 | $2,369 |
| NICK BURON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY KIRCHNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BURY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA HSWE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| H AUSTIN BOOTH | TRUSTEE THRU DEC 2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN FAIRBANKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS HIGGINS | TRUSTEE THRU OCT 2025 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JACOBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON MATTERN | TRUSTEE THRU MAY 2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARYL MATUTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDWIN MAXWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEAH MEISTERLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSE MONTERO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES G NEAL | TRUSTEE THRU APR 2025 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIE OSTERGARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAMEELAH RASHEED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTINA ROSE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHAWNTA SMITH-CRUZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHANIEL HILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $199,937 | $39,711 |
| DIEGO A PINO NAVARRO | DIRECTOR, DIGITAL STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $153,372 | $14,554 |
| COLIN RHINESMITH | FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, DERC Highest-paid employee | 35 | $117,277 | $39,550 |
| SHELLY MOHAMMED | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $131,487 | $7,112 |
| ANNE KARLE ZENNITH | ASST. DIRECTOR, FINANCE & Highest-paid employee | 35 | $109,033 | $21,738 |
| KYLE BROWN | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC Highest-paid employee | 35 | $100,229 | $12,081 |
| NICK BURON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY KIRCHNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BURY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA HSWE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| H AUSTIN BOOTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN FAIRBANKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA GIBSON | TRUSTEE THRU JAN 2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS HIGGINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JACOBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON MATTERN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARYL MATUTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH MEISTERLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE MONTERO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES G NEAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMEELAH RASHEED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHANIEL HILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $199,937 | $41,248 |
| COLIN RHINESMITH | FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, DERC Highest-paid employee | 35 | $117,277 | $40,602 |
| DIEGO A PINO NAVARRO | DIRECTOR, DIGITAL STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $153,372 | $672 |
| SHELLY MOHAMMED | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $131,487 | $4,570 |
| ANNE KARLE ZENNITH | ASST. DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMIN Highest-paid employee | 35 | $109,033 | $19,798 |
| KYLE BROWN | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $100,229 | $1,784 |
| SHANNON MATTERN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK BURON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BURY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETA BYRUM | SECRETARY THRU FEB 2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| H AUSTIN BOOTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA GIBSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS HIGGINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA HSWE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JACOBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARYL MATUTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH MEISTERLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE MONTERO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES G NEAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMEELAH RASHEED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2084, NEW YORK, NY 10108-2084
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NATHANIEL HILL, PO BOX 2084, NEW YORK, NY 10108
- Signed the 990
- NATHANIEL HILL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (212) 228-2320
- Website
- METRO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
METRO WORKS TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE CULTURE OF CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND OPEN EXCHANGE FOR LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, MUSEUMS, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE METROPOLITAN NEW YORK REGION AND AROUND THE WORLD.WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH LEADERSHIP, GRANTMAKING, RESOURCE SHARING, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, CREATIVE PRACTICE, AND MORE.
Program accomplishments
- METRO ASSISTS OVER 212 LIBRARIES (PUBLIC, ACADEMIC, HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS) IN NYC AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY BY: TRAINING LIBRARIANS; DISTRIBUTING GRANT FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY, DIGITIZATION, BUYING BOOKS AND ELECTRONIC DATABASES; PROVIDING COURIER/DELIVERY SERVICE; PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE FOR COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION; AND SUPPORTING THE MISSIONS OF LIBRARIES AND THEIR PARENT INSTITUTIONS.Expenses $2,289,384 · grants $320,252 · revenue $615,959
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
- 13-6210582
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,147,524
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,861,707
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,861,707 | $2,875,897 | $6,147,524 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,957,212 | $2,764,334 | $5,814,209 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,694,279 | $2,925,646 | $5,177,961 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,301,165 | $3,690,956 | $5,197,926 | 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 13-6210582).
Questions about NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY
- What is the EIN of NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY is 13-6210582.
- Is NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY 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 NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY 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 NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY 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 NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NATHANIEL HILL.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,937 (NATHANIEL HILL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NEW YORK METROPOLITAN REFERENCE & RESEARCH LIBRARY AGENCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,861,707, expenses of $2,875,897 and total assets of $6,147,524 at year end.
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