Nashville Public Library Foundation
To enhance the programs, facilities and collections of the nashville public library.
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Nashville Public Library Foundation powers literacy, life skills and connection for all at NPL.
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Mission
To enhance the programs, facilities and collections of the nashville public library.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Nashville Public Library Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNashville Public Library Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Nashville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 621681766. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Nashville Public Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 621681766. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Nashville Public Library Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Nashville Public Library Foundation is located in Nashville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Nashville Public Library Foundation has $14M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Nashville Public Library Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type III functionally integrated. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Nashville Public Library Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Nashville Public Library Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Nashville Public Library Foundation powers literacy, life skills and connection for all at NPL. Nashville Public Library Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Nashville Public Library Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 621681766, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
More than $4 million could soon go to free after-school and summer programs for Nashville children - WSMV
Nashville Public Library launches limited-edition Nashville SC card - Axios
Ms. Cheap: Free summer fun starts at Nashville public libraries - Main Street Media of Tennessee
Inside the growing cost of digital books, record investments at the Nashville Public Library - WKRN News 2
Your Nashville library card grants you these perks - 6AM City
Nashville Public Library's Main Library reopens after June 2025 fire - The Tennessean
Downtown Nashville Public Library branch reopens, garage to remain closed - WKRN News 2
Nashville Public Library shares parking plan as downtown location reopens - WSMV
Nashville Public Library's Donelson branch opens self-service lab to convert media to digital files - News Channel 5 Nashville
Nashville Public Library launches ‘Memory Lab’ at Donelson branch - WKRN News 2
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 62 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Nashville Public Library Foundation
- What is Nashville Public Library Foundation?
- Nashville Public Library Foundation is a education 509(a)(3) type iii functionally integrated based in Nashville, United States. Nashville Public Library Foundation powers literacy, life skills and connection for all at NPL.
- When was Nashville Public Library Foundation founded?
- Nashville Public Library Foundation was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Nashville Public Library Foundation?
- Shawn Bakker serves as President.
- Where is Nashville Public Library Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Nashville, TN, United States.
- What is Nashville Public Library Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nashville Public Library Foundation trustworthy?
- Nashville Public Library Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Nashville Public Library Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 621681766.
- What is Nashville Public Library Foundation's website?
- http://nplf.org