Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
Boston Athenaeum
A library and cultural center for members and scholars
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| Program Expenses | 77.2% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 13.4% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 9.2% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.25 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | 1.4% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | -9.4% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 11.28 | |
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Whistleblower Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Process for determining CEO compensation | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Does the charity's website include readily accessible information about the following: | ||
| Donor Privacy Policy |  |
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Audited Financials | |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 09/2010)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 09/2010)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $184,170 | 2.76% | Paula Matthews | Director |
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 |
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| Boston Athenaeum - MA | 55.51 |  |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation - CA | 56.70 | |
| John F. Kennedy Library Foundation - MA | 59.76 | |
| The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens - CA | 56.91 | |
| Library Company of Philadelphia - PA | 57.32 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| Boston Athenaeum - MA | 55.51 | |
| George Bush Presidential Library Foundation - TX | 38.89 |  |
| Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute - NY | 59.30 | |
| National Yiddish Book Center - MA | 54.12 | |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation - CA | 56.70 | |
| John F. Kennedy Library Foundation - MA | 59.76 | |
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