NEWBERRY LIBRARY
CHICAGO, IL · Education
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
$12.1M in foundation grants on record from 97 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 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $763K | 4 |
| Roy and Irene Rettinger Foundation | $590K | 4 |
| Morrison-Shearer Foundation | $475K | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $411K | 4 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $357K | 7 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $300K | 3 |
| Terra Foundation for American Art | $250K | 6 |
Leadership
ASTRIDA ORLE TANTILLO — VP FOR FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION (Principal officer)
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