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Worcester Public Library Foundation

Worcester, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 200066770  ·  Private foundation

Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Public Library Foundation has awarded $2.7M across 7 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Worcester Public Library. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.9M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Worcester Public Library Foundation funds

Worcester Public Library Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.

Libraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Worcester Public Library Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Worcester Public Library
PROGRAM GRANT AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Worcester, MA$2.0M2020
Worcester Public Library
PROGRAM GRANT
Worcester, MA$155K2018
Worcester Public Library
PROGRAM GRANT AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Worcester, MA$149K2022
Worcester Public Library
PROGRAM GRANT
Worcester, MA$140K2024
Worcester Public Library
PROGRAM GRANT
Worcester, MA$137K2017
Worcester Public Library
PROGRAM GRANT
Worcester, MA$38K2023
Worcester Public Library
PROGRAM GRANT
Worcester, MA$18K2019

Worcester Public Library Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$137K
2018$155K
2019$18K
2020$2.0M
2022$149K
2023$38K
2024$140K

How to apply for funding from Worcester Public Library Foundation

Worcester Public Library Foundation'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 wplfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Worcester Public Library Foundation

Does Worcester Public Library Foundation accept grant applications?
Worcester Public Library Foundation'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 Worcester Public Library Foundation fund?
Worcester Public Library Foundation's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include Worcester Public Library, Worcester Public Library, Worcester Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Worcester Public Library Foundation give in grants?
Worcester Public Library Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.7M over 7 grants.
Where is Worcester Public Library Foundation located?
Worcester Public Library Foundation is based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 200066770.
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About this profile. This page is built from Worcester Public Library Foundation'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 Worcester Public Library Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.