NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
NASHVILLE, TN · Education
Mission
THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN PROGRAMS THAT HELP NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY, IGNITE CHILDREN'S IMAGINATIONS, AND FOSTER LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGHOUT NASHVILLE. AT THE FOUNDATION, WE PROVIDE NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH CRITICAL SUPPORT THAT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN PUBLIC TAX DOLLARS AND THE ADDITIONAL FUNDING THAT IS REQUIRED TO MAKE THESE PROGRAMS POSSIBLE. FOUNDED IN 1997, THIS PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP HAS RAISED MORE THAN $68M TO DEVELOP A DYNAMIC LIBRARY SYSTEM THAT SERVES EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$7.7M in foundation grants on record from 54 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Junior League of Nashville | $1.4M | 1 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | $343K | 14 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $168K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $163K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $152K | 4 |
| Vanderbilt University | $117K | 3 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $80K | 2 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $76K | 2 |
| Economic Club of Nashville Charities | $75K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $66K | 4 |
Leadership
SHAWN BAKKER (Principal officer)
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