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Associates of the Boston Public Library

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042900822  ·  Private foundation

Associates of the Boston Public Library is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $702K in grants paid and $8.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $5.5M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$702K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.0M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Associates of the Boston Public Library funds

Associates of the Boston Public Library's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Associates of the Boston Public Library, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Boston Public Library
Conservation digitization& cataloging
Boston, MA$1.2M2023
Boston Public Library
CONSERVATION, DIGITIZATION, AND CATALOGING.
Boston, MA$1.1M2025
Boston Public Library
Conservation digitization& cataloging
Boston, MA$951K2022
Boston Public Library
Conservation digitization& cataloging
Boston, MA$682K2020
Boston Public Library
Conservation digitization& cataloging
Boston, MA$620K2019
Boston Public Library
For the conservation, digitization, & cataloging of the BPL's Special Collections
Boston, MA$505K2018
Boston Public Library
For the conservation, digitization, & cataloging of the BPL's Special Collections
Boston, MA$418K2017

Associates of the Boston Public Library giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$418K
2018$505K
2019$620K
2020$682K
2022$951K
2023$1.2M
2025$1.1M

How to apply for funding from Associates of the Boston Public Library

Associates of the Boston Public Library's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at associatesbpl.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Associates of the Boston Public Library

Does Associates of the Boston Public Library accept grant applications?
Associates of the Boston Public Library's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Associates of the Boston Public Library fund?
Associates of the Boston Public Library's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Boston Public Library, Boston Public Library, Boston Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Associates of the Boston Public Library give in grants?
Associates of the Boston Public Library reported $702K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.5M over 7 grants.
Where is Associates of the Boston Public Library located?
Associates of the Boston Public Library is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042900822.
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About this profile. This page is built from Associates of the Boston Public Library's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Associates of the Boston Public Library. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.