Public Charity

Portland Public Library

Based in Portland, ME, Portland Public Library operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $7.5M in revenue, $6.4M in expenses, $17.3M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 33 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $774K.

EIN: 016000802 Portland, ME Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$7.5M
Total Expenses$6.4M
Total Assets$17.3M
Grant Records33
Funding Total$774K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

Portland Public Library is a welcoming cultural center that brings people together and connects them with trusted resources, ideas, experiences, and information. We build a stronger community by inspiring learning, creativity, and collaboration.

Sample Grants Received

2024
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$125,625
$12,669
$12,150
2023
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$34,925
2023
Ensuring a Safe Experience for Patrons and Staff at Portland Public Library
$25,000

Showing up to 5 of 33 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Trustee Caitlin Wahrer
Trustee Campbell Badger
Trustee David Brenerman
President Erica Johanson
Trustee Joe Walsh
Trustee Kari Rasheed

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Top Grant Purposes

For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$301,029 9 grants
Libraries
$146,603 8 grants
EDUCATION
$123,875 10 grants
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
$46,325 1 grant
Portland Public Library Peaks Island Branch Renovation
$45,800 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $7.5M $6.4M $17.3M
2024 $5.8M $6.1M $15.8M
2023 $6.0M $5.6M $15.1M
2022 $9.3M $5.3M $16.3M
2021 $4.9M $4.9M $13.4M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $4.9M to $7.5M (+51%), with total assets most recently reported at $17.3M.

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