Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 06-30-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
445 FIFTH AVENUE 8TH FLOOR
Suite 8TH FL
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY10016
D Employer identification number

13-1887440
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 569,722,769
F Name and address of principal officer:
ANTHONY W MARX PRES CEO
476 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10018
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NYPL.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1895
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY IS TO INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNING, ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 38
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 37
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 3,129
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,926
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 767,031
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 698,087
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 241,416,992 250,022,451
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,509,995 3,935,002
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 141,533,591 63,877,537
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 7,530,145 8,001,422
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 394,990,723 325,836,412
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,225,000 1,305,031
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 166,668,104 174,694,663
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 588,863 621,920
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet8,395,483    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 105,270,982 114,148,969
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 273,752,949 290,770,583
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 121,237,774 35,065,829
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,387,607,870 1,508,459,036
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 429,076,570 409,455,555
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 958,531,300 1,099,003,481
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY IS TO INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNING, ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 144,654,091 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,582,285 )
THE BRANCH LIBRARIES - THE SERVICES OF THE 86 BRANCH LIBRARIES EXTEND FAR BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL LENDING ROLE USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES, TO PROVIDE VITAL OUTREACH SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS, SHELTERS AND PRISONS, AND TO THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED, INCLUDING BOOK-BY-MAIL DELIVERIES TO THE HOMEBOUND. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE SCHEDULE O.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 103,364,194 including grants of $ 1,305,031 ) (Revenue $ 2,002,660 )
THE RESEARCH LIBRARIES - DURING FISCAL 2013, THE FOUR RESEARCH LIBRARIES - THE STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING; THE SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS LIBRARY; THE SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE; AND THE LIBRARY FOR PERFORMING ARTS - HAD 3.5 MILLION ON-SITE USERS. LIBRARY STAFF RESPONDED TO 205,246 REFERENCE INQUIRIES. OF 45.0 MILLION COLLECTION ITEMS, APPROXIMATELY 16.6 MILLION ARE BOOKS AND BOOK-LIKE MATERIALS, AND THE REMAINDER CONSISTS OF ITEMS SUCH AS AUDIO RECORDINGS, FILMS, MAPS, SHEET MUSIC, PRINTS, AND CLIPPINGS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE SCHEDULE O.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet248,018,285
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.......................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
614
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
3,129
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
38
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
37
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AZ , CA , CT , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletJEFFREY ROTH VP FIN STRAT445 FIFTH AVENUENEW YORKNY10016 (212) 621-0241
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) JOHN H BANKS III........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) TIMOTHY BARAKETT........................................................................
TRUSTEE - ENDED 11/12
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) SAMUEL C BUTLER........................................................................
FDN TRUSTEE - ENDED 11/12
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) SILA M CALDERON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) EVAN ROBERT CHESLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) ROBERT DARNTON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) GORDON J DAVIS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) ANNE E DE LA RENTA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) HRH PRINCESS FIRYAL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) HENRY LOUIS GATES JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) WILLIAM GRAY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) LOUISE L GRUNWALD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) JOHN B HESS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) MAHNAZ ISPAHANI BARTOS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) ROBERT LIBERMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) SCOTT D MALKIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) VICTOR MARRERO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) CATHERINE C MARRON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) ANTHONY W MARX........................................................................
Trustee, President and CEO
 40.0
.......................   		X   X       711,650 0 69,557
(20) HAROLD W MCGRAW III........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) RAYMOND J MCGUIRE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) LEIGH M MILLER........................................................................
EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) ABBY S MILSTEIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) SUSAN B MOORE MORGENTHAU........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) JESSYE NORMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) RICHARD L PLEPLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) KATHARINE J RAYNER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) DAVID REMNICK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) PETER RIDER........................................................................
EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) ELIZABETH ROHATYN........................................................................
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) MARSHALL ROSE........................................................................
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
 7.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) NEIL L RUDENSTINE........................................................................
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
 4.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) ERIC S SCHWARTZ........................................................................
TRUSTEE - ENDED 11/12
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) STEPHEN A SCHWARZMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) DINAKAR SINGH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) LAURA J SLOATE........................................................................
TRUSTEE - ENDED 11/12
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) GAYFRYD STEINBERG........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 10.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) JOSHUA L STEINER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) JAMES S TISCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) MARJORIE B TIVEN........................................................................
EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) LUIS A UBINAS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) EDGAR WACHENHEIM III........................................................................
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) JANE ABOYOUN........................................................................
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
 35.0
.......................   		    X       273,513 0 74,836
(44) JACQUELINE F BAUSCH........................................................................
VP, DEP GEN COUNSEL & ASST SEC
 35.0
.......................   		    X       245,268 0 80,293
(45) TODD M CORBIN........................................................................
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
 35.0
.......................   		    X       634,815 0 63,568
(46) ANNE L CORISTON........................................................................
VP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
 35.0
.......................   		    X       217,762 0 121,823
(47) MARY LEE KENNEDY........................................................................
CHIEF LIB OFFICER - BEGAN 5/13
 35.0
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
(48) DEANNA LEE........................................................................
VP FOR COMM & MRK - ENDED 9/12
 35.0
.......................   		    X       188,522 0 21,420
(49) MICHELE COLEMAN MAYES........................................................................
VP, GEN COUN&SEC - BEGAN 8/12
 35.0
.......................   		    X       201,004 0 14,183
(50) GEORGE D MIHALTSES........................................................................
VP FOR GOV AND COMM AFFAIRS
 35.0
.......................   		    X       167,494 0 31,554
(51) DAVID G OFFENSEND........................................................................
COO, CFO AND TREASURER
 35.0
.......................   		    X       333,645 0 74,469
(52) JOANNA M PESTKA........................................................................
VP CAPITAL PLAN & CONSTRUCTION
 35.0
.......................   		    X       206,098 0 115,773
(53) JAMES PISANIELLO........................................................................
VP FACILITIES OPS AND SECURITY
 35.0
.......................   		    X       189,905 0 1,886
(54) JEFFREY ROTH........................................................................
VP, FINANCE/ STRATEGIC INITIAT
 35.0
.......................   		    X       213,550 0 95,284
(55) LOUISE SHEA........................................................................
VP FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
 35.0
.......................   		    X       270,745 0 72,582
(56) ANN D THORNTON........................................................................
ANDREW W MELLON DIR NY PUB LIB
 35.0
.......................   		    X       224,872 0 87,707
(57) SHARON HEWITT WATKINS........................................................................
VP, FIN & ASST TR - ENDED 1/13
 35.0
.......................   		    X       206,795 0 32,153
(58) KENNETH N WEINE........................................................................
VP FOR COMM & MRK - BEGAN 2/13
 35.0
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
(59) JENNIFER ZASLOW........................................................................
VP FOR DEVELOPMENT
 35.0
.......................   		    X       246,533 0 70,761
(60) MARK D BERKOWSKY........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF TALENT MANAGEMENT
 35.0
.......................   		        X   209,419 0 74,588
(61) KHALIL GIBRAN MUHAMMAD........................................................................
Director, The Schomburg Center
 35.0
.......................   		        X   202,182 0 38,766
(62) VICTORIA STEELE........................................................................
BROOKE RUSSELL ASTOR DIRECTOR
 35.0
.......................   		        X   210,200 0 51,431
(63) JEAN STROUSE........................................................................
Director, Scholars/Writers Cen
 35.0
.......................   		        X   224,510 0 54,259
(64) BARBARA R TARANTO........................................................................
DIG PRG DIR - ENDED 5/12
 35.0
.......................   		        X   220,661 0 12,554
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 5,599,143 0 1,259,447
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet109
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
RESEARCH COLLECTIONS PRESERVATION, 701 CARNEGIE CENTERPRINCETONNJ08540 PRESERV & CONSTRUCT 10,161,203
FOSTER AND PARTNERS ARCHITECTS NY I, 300 WEST 57TH STREETNEW YORKNY10019 ARCHITECTURAL 4,089,680
SPARTAN SECURITY SERVICES INC, ONE PARK AVENUENEW YORKNY10016 SECURITY 2,764,475
BIBLIOCOMMONS INC, 461 KING STREET WEST 3RD FLOORTORONTO, ON M5V 1K40CA ONLINE CATALOGUE 1,815,163
CLANCY MOVING SYSTEMS INC, 2963 ROUTE 22PATTERSONNY12563 STORAGE & RETRIEVAL 1,557,014
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet67
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 4,260,873
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 167,064,834
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		78,696,744
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		1,453,735
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 250,022,451
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a FINES AND FEES 900099 2,740,136 2,740,136    
b INFORMATION SERVICES 519100 207,037 207,037    
c PHOTOCOPY, MICROFILM 519100 758,808 758,808    
d TICKET SALES 900099 229,021 229,021    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 3,935,002
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 14,354,183     14,354,183
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 152,778     152,778
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 32,125  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 32,125 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 32,125     32,125
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 206,758,035 84,814,434
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 209,664,118 32,384,997
c Gain or (loss) -2,906,083 52,429,437
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 49,523,354     49,523,354
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 4,227,373
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 240,500
b Less: direct expenses ...b 197,255
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 43,245   43,245
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 2,031,434
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 1,639,987
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 391,447 182,970 208,477  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a FEE - USE OF SPACE 532000 3,899,262   558,554 3,340,708
b UNIVERSAL SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT 900099 2,015,592     2,015,592
c PUBLICATIONS 519100 365,509 365,509    
d All other revenue .... 1,101,464 1,101,464    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 7,381,827
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 325,836,412 5,584,945 767,031 69,461,985
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 1,305,031 1,305,031
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 5,560,623 1,536,846 3,490,621 533,156
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 104,714,114 91,677,341 9,860,666 3,176,107
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 17,960,567 15,575,721 1,815,302 569,544
9 Other employee benefits ....... 38,540,469 32,828,997 4,430,025 1,281,447
10 Payroll taxes ........... 7,918,890 6,718,854 933,269 266,767
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 548,804 213,310 323,292 12,202
c Accounting ........... 398,926 3,000 395,926  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 621,920 621,920
f Investment management fees ...... 9,612,524   9,612,524  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 8,373,173 7,109,145 770,465 493,563
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,451,683 943,684 327,744 1,180,255
13 Office expenses ....... 8,031,583 7,396,415 426,688 208,480
14 Information technology ...... 6,271,504 5,525,801 735,103 10,600
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 19,758,545 19,627,801 130,744  
17 Travel ............ 431,027 316,085 100,307 14,635
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 129,058 103,826 24,132 1,100
20 Interest ........... 2,966,737 2,966,737    
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 22,210,232 22,111,861 98,371  
23 Insurance .............. 1,740,046 1,662,035 78,011  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a BOOKS AND BINDING 25,516,981 25,516,981    
b BLDG REPAIRS AND RENOVATION 2,735,024 2,653,630 71,457 9,937
c AUTO LEASES,REPAIRS&SUPPLIES 556,906 556,906    
d UNRELATED BUSINESS INC TAX 493,349 84,629 408,720  
e All other expenses 1,922,867 1,583,649 323,448 15,770
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 290,770,583 248,018,285 34,356,815 8,395,483
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 63,434 1 61,467
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 97,246,496 2 57,973,593
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 87,101,505 3 98,847,173
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,324,256 4 1,566,698
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 241,600 8 264,759
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,770,356 9 2,378,177
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 592,282,324
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 296,819,734 285,904,496 10c 295,462,590
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 244,855,017 11 233,011,917
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 644,469,671 12 797,763,102
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 24,631,039 15 21,129,560
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 1,387,607,870 16 1,508,459,036
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 57,404,925 17 64,545,939
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 87,488,286 19 86,910,972
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 84,510,002 20 80,360,002
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 199,673,357 25 177,638,642
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 429,076,570 26 409,455,555
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 295,593,172 27 378,994,126
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 236,690,530 28 287,903,949
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 426,247,598 29 432,105,406
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 958,531,300 33 1,099,003,481
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,387,607,870 34 1,508,459,036
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
325,836,412
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
290,770,583
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
35,065,829
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
958,531,300
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
73,822,110
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
31,584,242
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,099,003,481
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
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(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 75,298,980 70,349,584 48,643,420 77,619,561 82,957,617 354,869,162
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... 209,377,794 190,283,380 164,409,329 163,797,431 167,064,834 894,932,768
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 64,818,076 8,781,311 8,049,019 22,599,960 9,160,545 113,408,911
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 349,494,850 269,414,275 221,101,768 264,016,952 259,182,996 1,363,210,841
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           1,363,210,841
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 349,494,850 269,414,275 221,101,768 264,016,952 259,182,996 1,363,210,841
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 8,310,731 6,910,182 8,989,717 10,944,174 14,539,086 49,693,890
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 492,589   478,122 541,221 699,087 2,211,019
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 3,759,930 3,819,206 4,134,478 4,995,857 5,356,300 22,065,771
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           1,437,181,521
12
12
38,377,408
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
94.853 %
15
15
90.960 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
REPORTED IN THIS SECTION IS OTHER INCOME RELATING TO REVENUE GENERATED BY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FEES FOR FACILITY USAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE UNIVERSAL SERVICES PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTS ON TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSES TO ALLOW LIBRARIES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO PURCHASE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES.
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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2012
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS 		Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS 		Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS 		Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
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If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012


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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
Yes
 
4,952
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
14,856
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
19,808
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
LOBBYING ACTIVITY SCHEDULE C, PART II-B VOLUNTEERS: THE LIBRARY WORKS DIRECTLY WITH LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WHO ENCOURAGE THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY'S BUDGET GOALS. PAID STAFF OR MANAGEMENT: THE LIBRARY UTILIZES, ON A LIMITED BASIS, TWO OFFICERS TO WORK WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND CITY LEVELS ON LIBRARY-RELATED FUNDING ISSUES AND LEGISLATION. MAILING TO MEMBERS, LEGISLATORS OR THE PUBLIC: THE LIBRARY PREPARES MAILINGS TO ELECTED OFFICIALS AT ALL THREE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT REGARDING FUNDING ISSUES AND LEGISLATION. DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFF, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, OR A LEGISLATIVE BODY: THE LIBRARY'S IN-HOUSE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STAFF MEETS ELECTED AND APPOINTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND THEIR STAFF ON LIBRARY-RELATED FUNDING ISSUES AND LEGISLATION.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 824,133,716 813,848,809 669,681,466 592,167,243 741,425,152
b Contributions ........ 47,268,882 65,579,778 39,560,272 53,539,855 43,068,357
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 125,420,972 -17,227,502 139,588,261 56,461,888 -155,406,750
d Grants or scholarships ..... 621,293 495,678 609,200 256,666 635,000
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		40,607,387 37,571,691 34,371,990 32,230,854 36,284,516
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 955,594,890 824,133,716 813,848,809 669,681,466 592,167,243
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet36.198 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet63.802 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 1,083,799 3,109,093 4,192,892
b Buildings ................ 14,606,595 445,321,048 258,673,146 201,254,497
c Leasehold improvements ............   48,723,150 9,187,037 39,536,113
d Equipment ................   39,859,191 28,959,551 10,899,640
e Other .................   39,579,448 0 39,579,448
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 295,462,590
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) COMMINGLED INVESTMENT FUNDS 		442,699,375 F

(B) HEDGE FUNDS 		253,317,263 F

(C) PRIVATE MARKET FUNDS 		101,746,464 F






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 797,763,102
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
ACCRUED POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS 166,168,204
INTEREST RATE SWAPS 11,470,438







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 177,638,642
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 400,704,588
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 73,822,110
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 11,140,132
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 84,962,242
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 315,742,346
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 10,996,755
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -902,689
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 10,094,066
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 325,836,412
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 291,816,649
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 11,140,132
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 902,689
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 12,042,821
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 279,773,828
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 10,996,755
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 10,996,755
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 290,770,583
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
COLLECTIONS OF ART, HISTORICAL TREASURES, OR OTHER SIMILAR ASSETS SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINES 1A AND 4 THE LIBRARY HAS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH COLLECTIONS OF LIBRARY MATERIALS, INCLUDING BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND OTHER ITEMS. THESE COLLECTIONS ARE MAINTAINED BY THE RESEARCH LIBRARIES UNDER CURATORIAL CARE AND ARE HELD FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC EXHIBITION IN FURTHERANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES OF COLLECTIONS ARE USED TO ACQUIRE OTHER ITEMS FOR COLLECTIONS. THE COST OF COLLECTIONS PURCHASED BY THE LIBRARY FOR THE RESEARCH LIBRARIES IS CHARGED TO EXPENSE WHEN INCURRED AND DONATED COLLECTION ITEMS ARE NOT RECORDED. THE VALUE OF THE LIBRARY'S RESEARCH COLLECTIONS CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE COST OF BOOKS AND OTHER LIBRARY MATERIALS PURCHASED BY THE BRANCH LIBRARIES IS NOT RECORDED AS COLLECTIONS, BUT IS CHARGED AS A LIBRARY SERVICES EXPENSE IN THE YEAR PURCHASED BECAUSE, LARGELY BY REASON OF THEIR FREQUENT USE, SUCH ITEMS ARE EXHAUSTIBLE OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.
INTENDED USES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 THE LIBRARY'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF 407 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES, INCLUDING BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS. NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: -BRANCH LIBRARIES -RESEARCH LIBRARIES -CONSERVATION AND CATALOGING -EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS -OTHER - PRINCIPALLY, FOR THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE RESEARCH LIBRARIES AND LIBRARY-WIDE PROGRAMS
ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 THE LIBRARY USES A THRESHOLD OF MORE-LIKELY THAN-NOT FOR RECOGNITION AND DERECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. AS OF JUNE 30, 2013, THE LIBRARY DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS OR ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX LIABILITY WHICH WOULD HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT UPON ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO 990 RETURN SCHEDULE D, PART XI LINE 4B - OTHER $ (258,119) LABOR COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO UNRELATED BUSINESS USE OF SPACE $ (644,570) LABOR COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO COST OF GOODS SOLD ------------ $(902,689) PER THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING PRACTICES, EXPENSES RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS (DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS) ARE NETTED WITH REVENUE FROM SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION. THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 1. COST OF GOODS SOLD RELATED TO THE SALE OF INVENTORY IS ALSO NETTED WITH REVENUE FROM SALES OF INVENTORY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION. THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 1.
RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO 990 RETURN SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER $ 258,119 LABOR COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO UNRELATED BUSINESS USE OF SPACE $ 644,570 LABOR COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO COST OF GOODS SOLD ----------- $ 902,689 PER THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING PRACTICES, EXPENSES RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS (DIRECT BENEFIT TO DONORS) ARE NETTED WITH REVENUE FROM SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION. THESE AMOUNTS ARE NOT INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 1. COST OF GOODS SOLD RELATED TO THE SALE OF INVENTORY IS ALSO NETTED WITH REVENUE FROM SALES OF INVENTORY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION. THESE AMOUNTS ARE NOT INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 1.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
North America     Program Services DIGITAL CATALOG 821,385
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   137,931,943
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     138,753,328
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     138,753,328
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
DRAKES BAY FUNDRAISING INC DIRECT MKTG SEE SCH 0   No 1,862,378 332,543 1,529,835
JOHN BROWN LTD INC MAJOR GIV SEE SCH O   No   84,000 -84,000
PDR II INC DBA SHARE TELE-MKTG SEE SCH 0   No 7,882 8,218 -336
WAKEBY FIRE ASSOCIATES LLC DIRECT MKTG SEE SCH 0   No 756,803 197,159 559,644
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 2,627,063 621,920 2,005,143
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AK, AZ, CA, CT, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

LIBRARY LIONS
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

CORP DINNER
(event type) 		(c) Other events

4
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 2,112,000 1,288,168 1,101,205 4,501,373
2 Less: Contributions . . 1,980,850 1,232,268 1,047,755 4,260,873
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		131,150 55,900 53,450 240,500
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . 73,727 49,988 73,540 197,255
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 197,255
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow 43,245
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number
13-1887440
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) FELLOWSHIP GRANTS 61 1,305,031      












Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 THE LIBRARY HAS TWO FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS: THE DOROTHY AND LEWIS B. CULLMAN CENTER FOR SCHOLARS AND WRITERS LOCATED AT THE STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING AND THE SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM AT THE SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE. THE PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO CONNECT THE FELLOWS WITH THE RESOURCES OF THE LIBRARY; TO PROMOTE INTERPRETIVE AND CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP AND WRITING; TO ENCOURAGE FELLOWS TO PRODUCE SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE WORKS, AND TO PRESENT THEIR ORIGINAL WORK IN PAPERS, SYMPOSIA OR LECTURES TO THE PUBLIC; AND TO FOSTER PUBLIC DISCOURSE ABOUT ISSUES RELATING TO HISTORY, CULTURE, AND CREATIVITY. AN ADVERTISEMENT IS PLACED IN THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS EACH SPRING FOR APPLICATIONS DUE IN LATE SEPTEMBER. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE PROGRAMS ARE ALSO POSTED ON THE LIBRARY'S WEBSITE. CULLMAN CENTER FELLOWSHIPS AT THE STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING ARE OPEN TO ACADEMICS, INDEPENDENT SCHOLARS, AND CREATIVE WRITERS. THE CENTER HAS TWO COMMITTEES -- A PRELIMINARY REVIEWING PANEL, WHICH ASSESSES AND RANKS THE APPLICATIONS, AND A SELECTION COMMITTEE, WHICH REVIEWS THE FINALISTS AND CHOOSES THE CLASS OF FELLOWS. THE SELECTION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF SEVEN INDIVIDUALS. FELLOWSHIPS IN THE SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM AT THE SCHOMBURG CENTER ARE OPEN TO ACADEMICS AND INDEPENDENT SCHOLARS. THE SCHOMBURG CENTER'S SELECTION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS AND SELECTS THE FELLOWS. THE SELECTION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF FIVE EXTERNAL REVIEWERS, WHO SERVE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR. FOR BOTH CENTERS, THE CRITERIA FOR SELECTION INCLUDE: (1) THE RELEVANCE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT TO THE HOLDINGS OF THE LIBRARY; (2) THE QUALITY AND FEASIBILITY OF THE PROJECT PLAN; (3) THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE PROJECT WILL BE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY; (4) EXCELLENCE, AS SHOWN IN A HIGHLY PROMISING PROPOSAL BY AN APPLICANT; (5) A RECORD OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT BY AN APPLICANT ESTABLISHED IN HIS OR HER FIELD OR DISCIPLINE; AND (6) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM OTHER SCHOLARS OR WRITERS IN SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT. FELLOWS ARE IN RESIDENCE AT THE LIBRARY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR FOLLOWING THEIR SELECTION. WHEN THEY FINISH THE BOOKS THEY WORKED ON AT THE LIBRARY, THEY SEND COPIES TO THOSE WHO OVERSEE THE PROGRAMS. FOR MANY OF THESE BOOKS AND WRITERS, THE CULLMAN CENTER AND THE SCHOMBURG CENTER SPONSOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT HIGHLIGHT AND DISCUSS THE FELLOWS' BOOKS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)ANTHONY W MARXTrustee, President and CEO (i)
(ii)		 491,049
0 		0
0 		220,601
0 		36,847
0 		32,710
0 		781,207
0 		0
0
(2)JANE ABOYOUNCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 273,049
0 		0
0 		464
0 		38,267
0 		36,569
0 		348,349
0 		0
0
(3)JACQUELINE F BAUSCHVP, DEP GEN COUNSEL & ASST SEC (i)
(ii)		 245,080
0 		0
0 		188
0 		50,610
0 		29,683
0 		325,561
0 		0
0
(4)TODD M CORBINCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 484,434
0 		150,000
0 		381
0 		34,740
0 		28,828
0 		698,383
0 		0
0
(5)ANNE L CORISTONVP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE (i)
(ii)		 217,457
0 		0
0 		305
0 		106,326
0 		15,497
0 		339,585
0 		0
0
(6)DEANNA LEEVP FOR COMM & MRK - ENDED 9/12 (i)
(ii)		 178,942
0 		0
0 		9,580
0 		 
0 		21,420
0 		209,942
0 		0
0
(7)MICHELE COLEMAN MAYESVP, GEN COUN&SEC - BEGAN 8/12 (i)
(ii)		 130,497
0 		0
0 		70,507
0 		10,338
0 		3,845
0 		215,187
0 		0
0
(8)GEORGE D MIHALTSESVP FOR GOV AND COMM AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)		 167,240
0 		0
0 		254
0 		28,399
0 		3,155
0 		199,048
0 		0
0
(9)DAVID G OFFENSENDCOO, CFO AND TREASURER (i)
(ii)		 332,588
0 		0
0 		1,057
0 		43,408
0 		31,061
0 		408,114
0 		0
0
(10)JOANNA M PESTKAVP CAPITAL PLAN & CONSTRUCTION (i)
(ii)		 197,218
0 		0
0 		8,880
0 		93,060
0 		22,713
0 		321,871
0 		0
0
(11)JAMES PISANIELLOVP FACILITIES OPS AND SECURITY (i)
(ii)		 167,612
0 		0
0 		22,293
0 		0
0 		1,886
0 		191,791
0 		0
0
(12)JEFFREY ROTHVP, FINANCE/ STRATEGIC INITIAT (i)
(ii)		 213,265
0 		0
0 		285
0 		69,010
0 		26,274
0 		308,834
0 		0
0
(13)LOUISE SHEAVP FOR HUMAN RESOURCES (i)
(ii)		 269,883
0 		0
0 		862
0 		44,036
0 		28,546
0 		343,327
0 		0
0
(14)ANN D THORNTONANDREW W MELLON DIR NY PUB LIB (i)
(ii)		 207,601
0 		0
0 		17,271
0 		55,796
0 		31,911
0 		312,579
0 		0
0
(15)SHARON HEWITT WATKINSVP, FIN & ASST TR - ENDED 1/13 (i)
(ii)		 206,352
0 		0
0 		443
0 		 
0 		32,153
0 		238,948
0 		0
0
(16)JENNIFER ZASLOWVP FOR DEVELOPMENT (i)
(ii)		 246,207
0 		0
0 		326
0 		44,424
0 		26,337
0 		317,294
0 		0
0
(17)MARK D BERKOWSKYDIRECTOR OF TALENT MANAGEMENT (i)
(ii)		 209,104
0 		0
0 		315
0 		40,269
0 		34,319
0 		284,007
0 		0
0
(18)KHALIL GIBRAN MUHAMMADDirector, The Schomburg Center (i)
(ii)		 201,120
0 		0
0 		1,062
0 		35,422
0 		3,344
0 		240,948
0 		0
0
(19)VICTORIA STEELEBROOKE RUSSELL ASTOR DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 192,763
0 		0
0 		17,437
0 		40,464
0 		10,967
0 		261,631
0 		0
0
(20)JEAN STROUSEDirector, Scholars/Writers Cen (i)
(ii)		 224,133
0 		0
0 		377
0 		44,390
0 		9,869
0 		278,769
0 		0
0
(21)BARBARA R TARANTODIG PRG DIR - ENDED 5/12 (i)
(ii)		 52,969
0 		0
0 		167,692
0 		 
0 		12,554
0 		233,215
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A THE LIBRARY REIMBURSES THE PRESIDENT FOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES AND PROVIDES HOUSING AND TUITION ALLOWANCES AS PER HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. SUCH AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). ALSO, THE COMPENSATION INFORMATION FOR THE PRESIDENT SHOWS A FULL YEAR OF COMPENSATION, AS REPORTED ON HIS 2012 W-2, WHEREAS THE PRIOR YEAR FORM 990 SHOWED INFORMATION FROM HIS 2011 W-2 THAT REFLECTED ONLY SIX MONTHS OF SERVICE. SEVERANCE PAYMENTS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4A BARBARA R. TARANTO, FORMER DIGITAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR, SEPARATED ON MAY 10, 2012 AND RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $155,500. BONUS SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(II) TODD M. CORBIN, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, RECEIVED A ONE-TIME BONUS OF $150,000 AT THE END OF HIS FIRST FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE AS PER HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT.
OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B (III) OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION IN COLUMN B(III) FOR CERTAIN LISTED EMPLOYEES INCLUDES AMOUNTS DEFERRED UNDER A SECTION 457(B) PLAN AND CERTAIN IMPUTED INCOME AMOUNTS. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ALSO INCLUDES ANY SEVERANCE PAYMENT NOTED IN PART I, LINE 4A AND ACCRUED BENEFIT PAYOUTS TO BARBARA R. TARANTO AND DEANNA LEE. IN ADDITION, OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION INCLUDES TEMPORARY HOUSING AND THE RELATED TAX GROSS-UP, AND RELOCATION STIPEND FOR MICHELE COLEMAN MAYES. RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION REFLECTS THE CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE OF THE DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (NYSLRS), AND NOT THE LIBRARY'S ACTUAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE PLAN. THE CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE IS BASED ON NYSLRS FISCAL YEAR APRIL 1, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2013. THE CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE FOR EMPLOYEES WHOSE SERVICES ENDED DURING NYSLRS FISCAL YEAR REPORTED ARE EXCLUDED FROM SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C, AND ARE AS FOLLOWS: * DEANNA LEE $(81,306) * SHARON HEWITT WATKINS $15,861 * BARBARA R. TARANTO $(8,221) COMPENSATION OF CHIEF LIBRARY OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING: MARY LEE KENNEDY, CHIEF LIBRARY OFFICER, AND KENNETH N. WEINE, VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING, BEGAN WORKING AT THE LIBRARY IN MAY 2013 AND FEBRUARY 2013, RESPECTIVELY. THEREFORE, THEY DID NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 AND COMPENSATION REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J,PART II IS 2012 CALENDAR YEAR COMPENSATION. COMPENSATION OF CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER: JANE ABOYOUN BEGAN WORKING AS THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER IN APRIL 2011. THEREFORE, THE COMPENSATION INFORMATION IN THE PRIOR YEAR FORM 990 REFLECTED APPROXIMATELY EIGHT MONTHS OF SERVICE.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) NEUBERGER BERMAN SEE PART V 477,942 MANAGEMENT FEES   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS SCHEDULE L, PART IV RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION: LAURA J. SLOATE, TRUSTEE, IS A MANAGING DIRECTOR OF NEUBERGER BERMAN. THE LIBRARY HAS A PORTFOLIO THAT IS MANAGED BY NEUBERGER BERMAN. THE RELATIONSHIP EXISTED PRIOR TO MS. SLOATE'S APPOINTMENT AS A TRUSTEE OF THE LIBRARY AND MS. SLOATE IS NOT PART OF THE INVESTMENT TEAM THAT MANAGES THE ASSETS FOR THE LIBRARY. MS. SLOATE RECUSED HERSELF FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY RELATED DISCUSSION AND VOTE. MS. SLOATE RESIGNED AS TRUSTEE OF THE LIBRARY IN NOVEMBER 2012.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 52   N/A
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X   N/A
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 45 1,453,735 MARKET PRICE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
6
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
REVENUE NOT REPORTED FOR CONTRIBUTED PROPERTY SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 33 DONATED COLLECTION ITEMS ARE NOT RECORDED. REFER TO SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 1A.
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PRINCIPAL OFFICER FORM 990, ITEM F ANTHONY W. MARX HAS BEEN THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE LIBRARY SINCE JULY 1, 2011.
VOLUNTEERS FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS PLAY A VITAL ROLE AT THE LIBRARY. BY DONATING THEIR TIME, TALENT AND SKILLS, THEY SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE LIBRARY'S PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND MISSION WHILE SHARING THEIR ASSISTANCE AND ENTHUSIASM WITH STAFF AND VISITORS. SUBJECT TO APPLICANTS' QUALIFICATIONS AND INTERESTS, VOLUNTEER POSITIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN DEPARTMENTS SUCH AS: INFORMATION DESKS, LIBRARY SHOP, LIVE@NYPL, TOURS, TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES, LITERACY TUTORING, HELPING WITH CRAFT CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, SHELVING BOOKS AND/OR HELPING TO MAINTAIN ORDERLY SHELVES, TEACHING KNITTING OR CHESS, OR DOING READ-ALOUDS FOR CHILDREN. SOME VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH GENERAL OFFICE, PHONE WORK, AND MAILINGS. SALARIES, OTHER COMPENSATION, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FORM 990, PART I, LINE 15 INCREASE PRIMARILY RELATES TO FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS DUE TO HIGHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS.
PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 LINE 4A - THE BRANCH LIBRARIES THE SERVICES OF THE 86 BRANCH LIBRARIES EXTEND FAR BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL LENDING ROLE USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES, TO PROVIDE VITAL OUTREACH SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS, SHELTERS AND PRISONS, AND TO THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED, INCLUDING BOOK-BY-MAIL DELIVERIES TO THE HOMEBOUND. IN FISCAL 2013, THERE WERE 14.2 MILLION VISITS TO THE BRANCH LIBRARIES BY INDIVIDUALS WHO BORROWED 25.9 MILLION ITEMS. THE BRANCH LIBRARIES SPONSORED 59,030 PROGRAMS, ATTENDED BY 1,120,064 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. COLLECTIONS INCLUDE 5.0 MILLION BOOKS AND 1.1 MILLION NONPRINT ITEMS SUCH AS FILMS, VIDEOTAPES, PICTURES, AUDIO RECORDINGS AND MATERIALS FOR THE BLIND. REFERENCE INQUIRIES TOTALED 8.8 MILLION AND DIRECTIONAL INQUIRIES WERE APPROXIMATELY 5.2 MILLION. LINE 4B - THE RESEARCH LIBRARIES DURING FISCAL 2013, THE FOUR RESEARCH LIBRARIES - THE STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING; THE SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS LIBRARY; THE SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE; AND THE LIBRARY FOR PERFORMING ARTS - HAD 3.5 MILLION ON-SITE USERS. LIBRARY STAFF RESPONDED TO 205,246 REFERENCE INQUIRIES. OF 45.0 MILLION COLLECTION ITEMS, APPROXIMATELY 16.6 MILLION ARE BOOKS AND BOOK-LIKE MATERIALS, AND THE REMAINDER CONSISTS OF ITEMS SUCH AS AUDIO RECORDINGS, FILMS, MAPS, SHEET MUSIC, PRINTS, AND CLIPPINGS. THE RESEARCH LIBRARIES HAVE AN EXTENSIVE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION PROGRAM: THROUGH RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, MICROFILMING AND REPRINT, 280,192 ITEMS WERE PRESERVED. IN ADDITION, ABOUT 2,979 HOURS OF VIDEO TAPE MEDIA, 2,223 HOURS OF RECORDED SOUND MEDIA, AND 58,955 FEET OF MOTION PICTURE FILM WERE PRESERVED. AS PART OF THE LIBRARY'S RICH PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, 29 MAJOR EXHIBITIONS WERE MOUNTED AT THE FOUR LIBRARIES, AND A NUMBER OF SMALLER DISPLAYS WERE ON VIEW ALL YEAR. EMINENT SCIENTISTS, SCHOLARS AND WRITERS PARTICIPATED IN LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND RECITALS, FURTHERING THE LIBRARY'S EFFORTS TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY.
RELATIONSHIPS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2 TRUSTEE, JOHN H. BANKS III AND TRUSTEE, GORDON J. DAVIS - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP TRUSTEE, LOUISE L. GRUNWALD AND TRUSTEE, ROBERT LIBERMAN - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 4 THE LIBRARY AMENDED ITS BYLAWS ON NOVEMBER 14, 2012. KEY CHANGES INCLUDE THE REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF COMMITTEES AS WELL AS CHANGES TO AGE LIMITS AND INTRODUCTION OF TERM LIMITS FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS.
REVIEW OF FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B THE LIBRARY'S FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY OFFICERS AND CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES. AS REQUIRED BY THE CHARTER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FORM 990 IS THEN SENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW WITH MANAGEMENT AT A SCHEDULED AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING PRIOR TO FILING. FINALLY AND ALSO PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C NEWLY ELECTED TRUSTEES AND NEWLY APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE POLICY UPON ELECTION TO THE BOARD OR APPOINTMENT AS AN OFFICER. UPON RECEIPT, EACH SUCH NEWLY ELECTED TRUSTEE AND NEWLY APPOINTED OFFICER IS REQUIRED PROMPTLY TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. EACH TRUSTEE, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEE IS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. UPON RECEIPT, EACH SUCH TRUSTEE, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO PROMPTLY COMPLETE, SIGN, AND RETURN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNUAL STATEMENT AND ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE. EACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REVIEWED AND EVALUATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY FOR ANY ACTUAL AND/OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. A TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL NOT VOTE ON, APPROVE OR RECOMMEND ANY TRANSACTION IN WHICH HE OR SHE OR ANY MEMBER OF HIS OR HER FAMILY HAS ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THE TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE IS PRESENT AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OR ANY COMMITTEE AT WHICH SUCH MATTER IS CONSIDERED, THE TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING ANY DISCUSSIONS OR VOTES RELATING TO SUCH MATTER.
COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A AND 15B THE COMPENSATION AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS AT LEAST THREE TIMES A YEAR TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE LIBRARY, AS RECORDED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY IN MINUTES. THE LIBRARY REGULARLY CONSULTS COMPETITIVE DATA INCLUDING PUBLISHED SURVEYS AND FORM 990 DATA WHEN REVIEWING AND MAKING COMPENSATION AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE LIBRARY RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM TO SURVEY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AMONG PEER ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESENT TO THE COMPENSATION AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND TO SUPPORT DELIBERATIONS IN MAKING COMPENSATION DECISIONS.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 19 THE LIBRARY'S BYLAWS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS THEY ARE POSTED ON THE LIBRARY'S WEBSITE. THE LIBRARY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS IT IS POSTED ON THE LIBRARY'S WEBSITE. THE LIBRARY'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS THEY ARE POSTED ON THE LIBRARY'S WEBSITE AND PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FORM 990, PART IX, COLUMN (D) AND SCHEDULE G, PART I THE LIBRARY IS CONTINUALLY WORKING TO ASSESS CURRENT AND LONG-TERM FUNDRAISING GOALS, AND STRIVES DILIGENTLY TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES TO MEET THOSE GOALS. DUE TO THE NATURE OF PLANNED GIVING AND OTHER LONG-TERM FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND CONTRIBUTION REVENUE ARE OFTEN REPORTED IN SEPARATE TIME PERIODS. THE LIBRARY'S FUNDRAISING AND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKING WITH PROGRAM STAFF TO DEVELOP STATEMENTS OF NEED FOR PRIVATE FUNDRAISING, INCLUDING ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS; SOLICITING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THOSE NEEDS AND FOR THE ANNUAL FUND FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS; CONDUCTING OUTREACH EFFORTS TO SECURE MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS AND CREATE AWARENESS OF THE LIBRARY AND ITS PROGRAMS; AND CONDUCTING SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 5,446,015 CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS 26,138,227 POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COST -------------- $31,584,242
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS SCHEDULE G, PART I, QUESTION 2B, COLUMN (II) *DRAKES BAY FUNDRAISING, INC. IS A FULL-SERVICE MARKETING AGENCY THAT WORKS ON THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DIRECT-MAIL PROGRAM. IT COLLABORATES ON ANNUAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING, DEVELOPS CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS AND MANAGES ALL PRODUCTION AND MAILING SERVICE LISTS FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, IT MONITORS DIRECT-MAIL PROGRAM RETURNS AND PROVIDES ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC DECISIONS. *JOHN BROWN LTD., INC., CONDUCTED SEVERAL MONTHLY MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE CALLS WITH THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES. *PDR II, INC., d/b/a SHARE IS A TELEMARKETING FIRM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2013, IT PRODUCED A TELE-FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR THE SCHOMBURG SOCIETY PROGRAM TO SOLICIT ONE-TIME DONATIONS FROM MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE SCHOMBURG CENTER. *WAKEBY & FIRE ASSOCIATES, LLC IS A FULL-SERVICE, DIRECT-MARKETING FUNDRAISING AGENCY THAT WORKS ON THE SCHOMBURG SOCIETY PROGRAM AND COLLABORATES ON ANNUAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING, DEVELOPS CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS AND MANAGES ALL PRODUCTION AND MAILING LIST SERVICES FOR THE SCHOMBURG SOCIETY PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, IT MONITORS RETURNS AND PROVIDES ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC DECISIONS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) BRYANT PARK CORPORATION (BPC)

1065 AVENUE OF AMERICAS

STE NY,NY10018
13-3009946 		PARK MGMT NY 501 (C) (3) 11A NA
 
 
No












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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