Newberry Library
The newberry library is free and open to the public and fosters a deeper understanding of our world by inspiring research and learning in the humanities and encouraging …
The Newberry Library
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Newberry Library is a education organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $12.2 million. EIN: 362167814.
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Mission
The newberry library is free and open to the public and fosters a deeper understanding of our world by inspiring research and learning in the humanities and encouraging conversations about ideas that matter to diverse audiences. Our mission is rooted in a growing and accessible collection of rare and historical materials that spans more than six centuries of human experience. We provide free access to the collection in our reading rooms; offer free public programs and exhibitions; and create opportunities for scholars, teachers, and students to engage with the collection, newberry staff, and each other.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Newberry Library has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1891, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. 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 is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNewberry Library is a registered education nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1891 and has been operating for 135 years. Its EIN is 362167814. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 168 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Newberry Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362167814. 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.
Newberry Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.
Newberry Library is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1891 and has been active for 135 years.
Based on official tax filings, Newberry Library has $11M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Newberry Library is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 168 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Newberry Library. 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, Newberry Library 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 65% 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.
Newberry Library is a education organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $12.2 million. EIN: 362167814. Newberry Library is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1891.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $11M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Newberry Library are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Newberry Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362167814, 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 (FY2024): 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.
NEWBERRY LIBRARY 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 168 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 168 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 · 1891
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Newberry Library
- What is Newberry Library?
- Newberry Library is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Newberry Library is a education organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $12.2 million. EIN: 362167814.
- When was Newberry Library founded?
- Newberry Library was founded in 1891.
- Who leads Newberry Library?
- Sharon Walton serves as VP For Finance/Administration.
- Where is Newberry Library located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Newberry Library's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Newberry Library trustworthy?
- Newberry Library has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Newberry Library's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362167814.
- What is Newberry Library's website?
- http://www.newberry.org