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Who funds Boston Public Library Foundation?

Boston, Massachusetts

6 private foundations reported grants to Boston Public Library Foundation in Boston, Massachusetts totaling $31,750 across 6 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was The William & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation, with $10,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Boston Public Library Foundation

All 6 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The William & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation
Massachusetts · 2024
Operating support1$10,000
The Argosy Foundation
Wisconsin · 2024
General support1$10,000
Westra Family Charitable Trust
Massachusetts · 2024
Charitable1$10,000
Paul Rizzoli Family Foundation Aka Martha & Paul Rizzoli Family Foundation
Massachusetts · 2025
Community1$1,000
The Joan Shafran and Rob Haimes Foundation Inc
Massachusetts · 2025
Books unbanned1$500
Munschauer Family Foundation
Massachusetts · 2024
Charitable1$250

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

Using this list

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Questions people ask

Who funds Boston Public Library Foundation?

The William & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation, The Argosy Foundation, Westra Family Charitable Trust, Paul Rizzoli Family Foundation Aka Martha & Paul Rizzoli Family Foundation and The Joan Shafran and Rob Haimes Foundation Inc, and 1 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Boston Public Library Foundation get from foundations?

$31,750 in 6 reported grants from 6 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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