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Boston Public Library Fund Inc

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 043150560  ·  Private foundation

Boston Public Library Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $6.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6 individual grants from this funder — $15.9M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.8M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Boston Public Library Fund Inc funds

Boston Public Library Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Boston Public Library Fund Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Boston Public Library
FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TO THE BPL FOR VARIOUS PROGRAM GRANTS TO SUPPORT BPL'S MISSION.
Boston, MA$5.0M2017
Boston Public Library
SUPPORT BPL PROGRAMS
Boston, MA$3.6M2025
Boston Public Library
SUPPORT BPL PROGRAMS
Boston, MA$3.2M2024
Boston Public Library
SUPPORT BPL PROGRAMS, ALKER ENDOWMENT, AND LEVENTHAL MAP AND EDUCATION CENTER
Boston, MA$2.6M2023
Boston Public Library
FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TO THE BPL FOR VARIOUS PROGRAM GRANTS TO SUPPORT BPL'S MISSION.
Boston, MA$1.2M2020
Boston Public Library
FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TO THE BPL FOR VARIOUS PROGRAM GRANTS TO SUPPORT BPL'S MISSION.
Boston, MA$216K2018

Boston Public Library Fund Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.0M
2018$216K
2020$1.2M
2023$2.6M
2024$3.2M
2025$3.6M

How to apply for funding from Boston Public Library Fund Inc

Boston Public Library Fund Inc'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 bplfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Boston Public Library Fund Inc

Does Boston Public Library Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Boston Public Library Fund Inc'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 Boston Public Library Fund Inc fund?
Boston Public Library Fund Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Boston Public Library, Boston Public Library, Boston Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Boston Public Library Fund Inc give in grants?
Boston Public Library Fund Inc reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.9M over 6 grants.
Where is Boston Public Library Fund Inc located?
Boston Public Library Fund Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043150560.
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About this profile. This page is built from Boston Public Library Fund Inc'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 Boston Public Library Fund Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.