Mission
PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY ENGAGES LEARNERS, INSPIRES THINKERS, AND CONNECTS DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.
Public Charity
PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in PROVIDENCE, RI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $8.4M, expenses of $7.8M, total assets of $30.2M. Imperigo tracks 102 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $9.5M.
EIN: 050262713
PROVIDENCE, RI
Libraries
NTEE: B70
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$8.4M
Total Expenses$7.8M
Total Assets$30.2M
Grant Records102
Funding Total$9.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Providence Public Library
How Providence Public Library divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$65
Programs
the work itself
$29
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $65 for programs
$65
Providence Public Library (ppl) provides free public library services through its rich and historic physical and digital collections, extensive information resources, thought-provoking exhibitions, impactful educational programs, and expert…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$7,500
OPERATING SUPPORT
$3,825,428
EDU - EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS (PRIMARY)
$145,196
DONOR DESIGNATION/GRANT
$37,450
SEE PART IV
$36,149
Showing up to 5 of 102 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Aaron Peterman
TRUSTEE
Angel Arrazola
DEPUTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Beatrice Pulliam
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Bethany Plummer Ricci
TRUSTEE
Beverly Ledbetter
TRUSTEE
Billy Kepner
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.4M | $7.8M | $30.2M |
| 2024 | $8.8M | $8.3M | $30.7M |
| 2023 | $7.8M | $8.8M | $31.3M |
| 2022 | $8.6M | $8.4M | $26.8M |
| 2021 | $6.5M | $7.2M | $37.0M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $6.5M to $8.4M (+29%), with total assets most recently reported at $30.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.