Mission
A general library organized and operated for literary purposes. The members of the association seek to make a difference through literature and ideas, advancing interest in the written word, and celebrating the best in literary achievement.
Public Charity
The Mercantile Library
The Mercantile Library is a Public Charity headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $2.5M revenue, $1.4M expenses, $12.2M total assets. 13 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $485K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 261603137
Cincinnati, OH
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$2.5M
Total Expenses$1.4M
Total Assets$12.2M
Grant Records13
Funding Total$485K
Filing Years2019–2024
Sample Grants Received
PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT
$82,909
PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT
$82,909
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$20,450
EDUCATION
$10,350
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 13 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Trustee
Abby Moran
Trustee
Ben Greenberg
Trustee
Bridgit Chayt
Trustee
Deborah Ginocchio
Secretary
Dr Kimberly Hamlin
Trustee
Elizabeth Pierce
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | $1.4M | $12.2M |
| 2023 | $3.1M | $1.3M | $8.7M |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $1.3M | $7.0M |
| 2020 | $1.3M | $849K | $6.3M |
| 2019 | $1.3M | $1.0M | $5.9M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $1.3M to $2.5M (+85%), with total assets most recently reported at $12.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.