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    Redwood Library & Athenaeum

    Mission

    The Redwood Library and Athenæum is the oldest lending library in America, and the oldest library building in continuous use in the country. Founded in 1747 by forty-six proprietors upon the principle of "having nothing in view but the good of mankind," its mission continues over 250 years later. One of the country's earliest "public" libraries -- that is, open to the public though not "free"--Redwood is the oldest surviving lending library in the country. Redwood remains a "membership library" (open to the public) supported by Proprietors, who own shares and pay an annual assessment, and Subscribers, who pay fees. The Original Collection of 751 titles has grown to a collection numbering more than 160,000 volumes.

    Newport RI | EIN: 05-0260678
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    501(c)(3) organization
    50 Bellevue Avenue,
    Newport RI 02840
    https://www.redwoodlibrary.org/
    401-847-0292

    Redwood Library & Athenaeum

    Mission

    The Redwood Library and Athenæum is the oldest lending library in America, and the oldest library building in continuous use in the country. Founded in 1747 by forty-six proprietors upon the principle of "having nothing in view but the good of mankind," its mission continues over 250 years later. One of the country's earliest "public" libraries -- that is, open to the public though not "free"--Redwood is the oldest surviving lending library in the country. Redwood remains a "membership library" (open to the public) supported by Proprietors, who own shares and pay an annual assessment, and Subscribers, who pay fees. The Original Collection of 751 titles has grown to a collection numbering more than 160,000 volumes.

    Newport RI | EIN: 05-0260678
    Is this your nonprofit?
    This charity has not opted into the donation platform. Donations via the Giving Basket will still reach the charity.
    501(c)(3) organization
    50 Bellevue Avenue,
    Newport RI 02840
    https://www.redwoodlibrary.org/
    401-847-0292

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    Accountability Panel
    ScoreMetric
    100%
    Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
    100%
    No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
    0%
    Financial Statements:No
    0%
    Audit Oversight Committee:No
    100%
    No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
    100%
    Records Retention Policy:Yes
    0%
    Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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