Program areas at Newberry
Our dedicated librarians, curators, catalogers, and conservators serve readers, grow and care for The collection, and expand access to digital tools.items catalogued: 4,256items treated by conservation: 2,044individuals registered as Newberry readers: 4,010items requested for use in reading rooms: 13,7473,485 unique reader visits to reading rooms; 10,687 total visitsreference requests fielded by Newberry librarians and curators: 10,848exhibitions, public programs, and adult education classes are a first point of contact for many people who engage with our community. We offer in-person, virtual, and hybrid programming.adult education seminars participants: 1,670public programs attendees: 7,418exhibition visitors: 34,221social media platform followers: 84,155in addition to more public-facing offerings, Newberry staff serve research fellows, teachers, graduate and undergraduate students, and other academics.participants in research center programs: 2,321digital collections for classroom site users: 95,700professional development seminars educator attendees: 838long-term fellows in residence: 12short-term fellows in residence: 38attendees at scholarly seminars: 959
Who funds Newberry
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Newberry
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Sharon Walton | Vice President for Finance and Administration | $37,148 | 2024-04-25 |
| Meredith Petrov | Vice President for Development | $119,075 | 2024-01-24 |
| Laura McEnaney | Vice President for Research and Education | $165,934 | 2024-01-24 |
| Vince Firpo | Vice President for Public Engagement | | 2024-01-24 |
| Bob Dolgan | Director of Communications | | 2024-01-24 |
| ...and 28 more key personnel |
Financials for Newberry
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $11,400,446 | $10,361,468 | 10% |
| Program services | $994,628 | $1,045,905 | -4.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,827,089 | $1,888,286 | -3.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $235,317 | $671,913 | -65% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $13,324 | $304,639 | -95.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $146,552 | $193,719 | -24.3% |
| Total revenues | $14,617,356 | $14,465,930 | 1% |
Organizations like Newberry
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Buffalo and Erie County Public Library / Group Return | 501(c)(3) | Buffalo, NY | $12,447,216 |
| The New Canaan Library | 501(c)(3) | New Canaan, CT | $10,132,358 |
| Winter Park Public Library | 501(c)(3) | Winter Park, FL | $5,467,196 |
| Kennett Library | 501(c)(3) | Kennett Square, PA | $4,046,003 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $11,662,755 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $4,400,993 |
| Rogers Memorial Library | 501(c)(3) | Southampton, NY | $5,014,963 |
| Westport Library | 501(c)(3) | Westport, CT | $8,374,532 |
| Hudson Library and Historical Society | 501(c)(3) | Hudson, OH | $4,693,628 |
| Providence Public Library | 501(c)(3) | Providence, RI | $8,598,972 |
Data update history
May 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
January 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 18 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 60 W Walton St
- Chicago, IL 60610
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Website URL
- newberry.org/Â
- Phone
- (312) 943-9090
- Facebook page
- NewberryLibraryÂ
- Twitter profile
- @newberrylibraryÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-2167814
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1891
- 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
- Independent
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