Greenwich Library
Greenwich Library
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About this organization
Mission
To provide free and convenient access to information and to promote the love of reading and research, the joy of lifelong learning, and encouragement with the arts, sciences and humanity.
About
Peterson funded operations: The Clementine Lockwood Peterson Foundation (the 'Foundation'), a separate entity operated by independent trustees, funds the maintenance and operations of the Peterson Wing of the main library through an agreement between the library and the town of Greenwich. This wing of the main branch offers patrons a large, diverse selection of library materials related to business, music and the arts. Through this funding, the library also offers many musical programs during the year often featuring world-renowned artists, free and open to the public.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To provide free and convenient access to information and to promote the love of reading and research, the joy of lifelong learning, and encouragement with the arts, sciences and humanity.”.
Their activities were defined as: “The greenwich library provides books and other media for the entertainment, education, and research of the citizens of the town and surrounding areas.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as CT.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 101 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE, GREENWICH, CT, 06830.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 4 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $7,081,604.
- The organization has 21 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1877.
- The organization pays $1,121,560 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $268,316 in fundraising expenses.