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.
What Associates of the Boston Public Library funds
Associates of the Boston Public Library's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Associates of the Boston Public Library, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Library Conservation digitization& cataloging | Boston, MA | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Boston Public Library CONSERVATION, DIGITIZATION, AND CATALOGING. | Boston, MA | $1.1M | 2025 |
| Boston Public Library Conservation digitization& cataloging | Boston, MA | $951K | 2022 |
| Boston Public Library Conservation digitization& cataloging | Boston, MA | $682K | 2020 |
| Boston Public Library Conservation digitization& cataloging | Boston, MA | $620K | 2019 |
| Boston Public Library For the conservation, digitization, & cataloging of the BPL's Special Collections | Boston, MA | $505K | 2018 |
| Boston Public Library For the conservation, digitization, & cataloging of the BPL's Special Collections | Boston, MA | $418K | 2017 |
Associates of the Boston Public Library giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
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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Match my nonprofit to funders →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.
- How can I find foundations similar to Associates of the Boston Public Library?
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