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Nashville Public Library Foundation

To enhance the programs, facilities and collections of the nashville public library.

Education Nashville, TN EIN: 621681766 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Nashville Public Library Foundation

Nashville Public Library Foundation powers literacy, life skills and connection for all at NPL.

Founded
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Foundation type
509(a)(3) Type III functionally integrated
NTEE code
B11
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

To enhance the programs, facilities and collections of the nashville public library.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B11
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 67%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.99%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.67
Program$0.67

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Nashville 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
67% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
14

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SH
Shawn B•••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

More than $4 million could soon go to free after-school and summer programs for Nashville children - WSMV
Jun 2026
www.wsmv.com
Nashville Public Library launches limited-edition Nashville SC card - Axios
Jun 2026
www.axios.com
Ms. Cheap: Free summer fun starts at Nashville public libraries - Main Street Media of Tennessee
May 2026
mainstreetmediatn.com
Inside the growing cost of digital books, record investments at the Nashville Public Library - WKRN News 2
May 2026
www.wkrn.com
Your Nashville library card grants you these perks - 6AM City
Apr 2026
6amcity.com
Nashville Public Library's Main Library reopens after June 2025 fire - The Tennessean
Mar 2026
www.tennessean.com
Downtown Nashville Public Library branch reopens, garage to remain closed - WKRN News 2
Mar 2026
www.wkrn.com
Nashville Public Library shares parking plan as downtown location reopens - WSMV
Mar 2026
www.wsmv.com
Nashville Public Library's Donelson branch opens self-service lab to convert media to digital files - News Channel 5 Nas
Mar 2026
www.newschannel5.com
Nashville Public Library launches ‘Memory Lab’ at Donelson branch - WKRN News 2
Mar 2026
www.wkrn.com
Form filed
$14.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$13.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 62 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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