Newberry Library
CHICAGO, IL · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Newberry Library has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Newberry Library
$13.4M in foundation grants on record from 102 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $3.1M | 4 |
| Lilly Endowment | $2.3M | 2 |
| Harold B Smith Foundation | $1M | 2 |
| Grainger Foundation | $1M | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $763K | 4 |
| Roy and Irene Rettinger Foundation | $590K | 4 |
| Morrison-Shearer Foundation | $475K | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $387K | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $300K | 3 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $271K | 5 |
Leadership
ASTRIDA ORLE TANTILLO — VP FOR FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION (Principal officer)
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