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THE PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM IS AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER-SUPPORTED LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER, FOUNDED IN 1836 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. HAVING ALWAYS BEEN ORGANIZED AS A CULTURAL INSTITUTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, THE ATHENAEUM OBTAINED RECOGNITION AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION IN THE 1970S. TODAY IT CONTINUES TO FULFILL THE INTENTION OF ITS FOUNDERS BY OFFERING A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES TO A DIVERSE PUBLIC, WITH NEARLY 27,000 VISITORS IN 2021-22, MORE THAN 2,200 OF WHOM SUPPORT THE LIBRARY DIRECTLY THROUGH MEMBERSHIP AND DONATIONS. THE COLLECTIONS, PROGRAMMING AND THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE ARE OF PRIMARY INTEREST TO LOCAL AS WELL AS NATIONAL SCIENTISTS, AUTHORS, EDUCATORS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, POETS, ARTISTS, AND JOURNALISTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$2.4M
Program Spending
67%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$1.1M
Total Expenses
▼$1.7M
Total Assets
$17.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$100.7K
Net Assets
$17.2M
Officer Compensation
→$182.7K
Other Salaries
$698.6K
Investment Income
$1.1M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$399.1K
Awards Found
2
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Endowment for the Humanities | PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL [THE PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM SEEKS AN IMPLEMENTATION GRANT OF $350,000 TO INSTALL A NEW CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, MITIGATE SERIOUS RISKS TO THE COLLECTIONS, AND IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY. THE ATHENAEUM IS PROCEEDING AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION AND AFTER CONDUCTING NUMEROUS STUDIES AND INVESTIGATIONS, INCLUDING A SERIES OF RECOMMENDATIONS ISSUED IN THE WAKE OF A SUCCESSFUL NEH PLANNING GRANT IN 2017/2018. THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE, AND IT IS INSTRUMENTAL TO OUR LONG-TERM PRESERVATION NEEDS.] | $349.1K | FY2022 | Oct 2021 – Sep 2023 | Open → |
| National Endowment for the Humanities | PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM: SUSTAINING COLLECTIONS | $50K | FY2018 | Oct 2017 – Sep 2018 | Open → |
National Endowment for the Humanities
$349.1K
PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL [THE PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM SEEKS AN IMPLEMENTATION GRANT OF $350,000 TO INSTALL A NEW CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, MITIGATE SERIOUS RISKS TO THE COLLECTIONS, AND IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY. THE ATHENAEUM IS PROCEEDING AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION AND AFTER CONDUCTING NUMEROUS STUDIES AND INVESTIGATIONS, INCLUDING A SERIES OF RECOMMENDATIONS ISSUED IN THE WAKE OF A SUCCESSFUL NEH PLANNING GRANT IN 2017/2018. THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE, AND IT IS INSTRUMENTAL TO OUR LONG-TERM PRESERVATION NEEDS.]
National Endowment for the Humanities
$50K
PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM: SUSTAINING COLLECTIONS
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $2.4M | $1.1M | $1.7M | $17.3M | $17.2M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $1.6M | $1.1M | $1.5M | $16.2M | $16.1M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $1.7M | $1.2M | $1.5M | $15.1M | $14.9M |
| 2021 |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Matt Burriesci | Executive Director | 40 | $131.2K | $0 | $31.3K | $162.5K |
| Tom Bryson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Scanlan | Vice President-through 12/5, President-start12/5 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Candy Adriance | Vice President (start 12/5/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Teal Butterworth | Secretary (through 12/5/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Brott | Secretary (start 12/5/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jen Gazdacko | President (through 12/5/2024) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Matt Burriesci
Executive Director
$162.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$131.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$31.3K
Tom Bryson
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Suzanne Scanlan
Vice President-through 12/5, President-start12/5
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Candy Adriance
Vice President (start 12/5/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Teal Butterworth
Secretary (through 12/5/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Brott
Secretary (start 12/5/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jen Gazdacko
President (through 12/5/2024)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Gibbs | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Charles Hayden | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Davis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Cathy Lund | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Govind Menon | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Myers | Director |
Bradford Gibbs
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brian Charles Hayden
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Douglas Davis
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2.2M |
| $1.2M |
| $1.5M |
| $16.2M |
| $16M |
| 2020 | $1.3M | $751.5K | $1.3M | $13.3M | $13.1M |
| 2019 | $885.2K | $624K | $1.3M | $13.1M | $13M |
| 2018 | $1.6M | $932.5K | $1.3M | $12.9M | $12.9M |
| 2017 | $1.9M | $671.9K | $1.2M | $12.4M | $12.3M |
| 2016 | $1.2M | $969.7K | $1.2M | $11.5M | $11.4M |
| 2015 | $990.9K | $657.3K | $1.1M | $11.9M | $11.9M |
| 2014 | $2.9M | $470.6K | $996.9K | $12.4M | $12.3M |
| 2013 | $938.7K | $471.9K | $987.7K | $11.3M | $11.3M |
| 2012 | $777.8K | $377.5K | $971.4K | $10.5M | $10.5M |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | — |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Jenica Reed Conley | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Stephenson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Bell | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Jessup | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Lofgren | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ray Keough | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan R Greene | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Burns | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tripp Evans | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dr Cathy Lund
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Govind Menon
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Myers
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jenica Reed Conley
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Stephenson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jonathan Bell
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Karen Jessup
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Lofgren
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ray Keough
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ryan R Greene
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Scott Burns
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tripp Evans
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0