Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
Boston Athenaeum
A library and cultural center for members and scholars
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (61.06) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 83.8% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 9.7% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 6.4% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.33 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (33.38) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 6.4% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 7.6% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 8.73 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (27.68) |
Income Statement (FYE 09/2007)
Contact Information
Boston Athenaeum
10½ Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
tel: (617) 227-0270
fax: (617) 227-5266
EIN: 04-2104852
Leadership (FYE 09/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Wendorf | Director, Librarian (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $251,192 | 3.04% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The Boston Athenaeum, one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries in the United States, was founded in 1807 by members of the Anthology Society, a group of fourteen Boston gentlemen who had joined together in 1805 to edit The Monthly Anthology and Boston Review. Today its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts. The Athenaeum supports a dynamic art gallery (established in 1827), and sponsors a lively variety of events such as lectures and concerts. It also serves as a stimulating center for discussions among scholars, bibliophiles, and a variety of community interest groups.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Athenaeum - MA | 61.06 | |
| Library Company of Philadelphia - PA | 50.56 | |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation - CA | 55.67 | |
| The Morgan Library & Museum - NY | 52.27 | |
| The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens - CA | 64.93 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Athenaeum - MA | 61.06 | |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation - CA | 55.67 | |
| John F. Kennedy Library Foundation - MA | 43.81 |  |
| George Bush Presidential Library Foundation - TX | 44.03 | |
| National Yiddish Book Center - MA | 41.66 | |
