Program areas at Providence Public Library
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, 2024, an estimated 88,698 people visited the Library, with total usage of resources and materials topping 512,760. Public access computers were used 19,650 times and the number of times the Public accessed Library wifi topped 160,356 sessions. Library users received information assistance from Library staff a total of 48,706 times. See schedule o for additional information about the extensive programs offered.
Who funds Providence Public Library
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Providence Public Library
| Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $8,649,093 | $7,411,308 | 16.7% |
| Program services | $59,875 | $297,275 | -79.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $114,734 | $3,589 | 3096.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $-13,810 | $0 | -999% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $-1,503 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $843 | $53,426 | -98.4% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $16,442 | $0 | 999% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $8,827,177 | $7,764,095 | 13.7% |
Organizations like Providence Public Library
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| James V Brown Library | 501(c)(3) | Williamsport, PA | $2,771,151 |
| Montgomery County - Norristown Public Library | 501(c)(3) | Norristown, PA | $11,341,722 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $15,030,723 |
| Lancaster Public Library | 501(c)(3) | Lancaster, PA | $5,161,620 |
| Sedona Public Library | 501(c)(3) | Sedona, AZ | $2,308,339 |
| The Talbot County Free Library Association | 501(c)(3) | Easton, MD | $2,511,802 |
| New Haven Free Public Library Foundation Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | New Haven, CT | $2,327,599 |
| Ridgefield Library | 501(c)(3) | Ridgefield, CT | $3,731,644 |
| Memorial and Library Association of Westerly | 501(c)(3) | Westerly, RI | $3,978,420 |
| Charleston Library Society (CLS) | 501(c)(3) | Charleston, SC | $2,362,251 |
Data update history
May 28, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 28, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 18, 2025
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from FM Global Foundation Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 150 Empire St
- Providence, RI 02903
- Metro area
- Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- County
- Providence County, RI
- Website URL
- provlib.org/Â
- Phone
- (401) 455-8079
IRS details
- EIN
- 05-0262713
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1875
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B70: Libraries, Library Science
- NAICS code, primary
- 51912: Libraries and Archives
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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