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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014
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
Suite 8TH FL
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10016
D Employer identification number

13-1887440
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 639,178,672
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
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NYPL.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
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 41
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 40
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 3,340
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,877
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 84,834
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -83,282
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 250,022,451 217,031,181
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 3,935,002 3,622,859
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 63,877,537 79,802,891
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 8,001,422 6,544,171
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 325,836,412 307,001,102
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,305,031 1,353,138
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) 174,694,663 185,300,118
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 621,920 1,079,127
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet9,686,267    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 114,148,969 124,798,737
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 290,770,583 312,531,120
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 35,065,829 -5,530,018
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,508,459,036 1,592,224,323
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 409,455,555 395,457,851
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,099,003,481 1,196,766,472
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 $ 158,351,990 including grants of $ 7,555 ) (Revenue $ 2,690,074 )
THE BRANCH LIBRARIES - THE SERVICES OF THE 88 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 $ 105,532,769 including grants of $ 1,345,583 ) (Revenue $ 1,919,224 )
THE RESEARCH LIBRARIES - DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, 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 3.6 MILLION ON-SITE USERS. LIBRARY STAFF RESPONDED TO 354,360 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 expensesMediumBullet263,884,759
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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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? 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 other assistance to or for foreign individuals? 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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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government 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 or 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 25a................
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........
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...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
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.........
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 ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
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...
28c
 
No
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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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
580
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
3,340
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” to line 3b, 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
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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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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 or note to any line 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
41
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
40
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 FINANCE445 FIFTH AVENEW YORKNY10016 (212) 621-0241
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) KWAME ANTHONY APPIAH........................................................................
TRUSTEE - BEGAN 5/14
 1.0
.......................   		X                
(2) JOHN H BANKS III........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) SILA M CALDERON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) EVAN ROBERT CHESLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE & VICE CHAIR
 3.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) ROBERT DARNTON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) GORDON J DAVIS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) ANNE E DE LA RENTA........................................................................
TRUSTEE(VICE CHAIR THRU 11/13)
 2.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(8) HRH PRINCESS FIRYAL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) HENRY LOUIS GATES JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) WILLIAM GRAY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) LOUISE GRUNWALD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) JOHN B HESS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) MAHNAZ ISPAHANI BARTOS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) ELIZABETH KOJIMA........................................................................
TRUSTEE - BEGAN 5/14
 3.0
.......................   		X                
(15) ROBERT LIBERMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) SCOTT D MALKIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) VICTOR MARRERO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) CATHERINE C MARRON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) ANTHONY W MARX........................................................................
TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT AND CEO
 40.0
.......................   		X   X       715,799 0 79,485
(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........................................................................
REP OF COMPTROLLER
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) ABBY S MILSTEIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE & VICE CHAIR
 6.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(24) SUSAN B MOORE MORGENTHAU........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 6.0
.......................   		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
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) DAVID REMNICK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) PETER RIDER........................................................................
REP OF SPEAKER -ENDED 4/14
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) ELIZABETH ROHATYN........................................................................
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) MARSHALL ROSE........................................................................
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) NEIL L RUDENSTINE........................................................................
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE & CHAIR
 4.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(33) STEPHEN A SCHWARZMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) DINAKAR SINGH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) GAYFRYD STEINBERG........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) JOSHUA L STEINER........................................................................
TRUSTEE(VICE CHAIR THRU 11/13)
 1.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(37) GEORGE STEPHANOPOLOUS........................................................................
TRUSTEE - BEGAN 5/14
 1.0
.......................   		X                
(38) JAMES S TISCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) MARJORIE B TIVEN........................................................................
REP OF MAYOR -ENDED 2/14
 3.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) LUIS A UBINAS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 6.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) EDGAR WACHENHEIM III........................................................................
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) Mayor of the City of NY........................................................................
Rep by M.B. Tiven thru 2/14
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) Comptroller of the City of NY........................................................................
Rep by Leigh M. Miller
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) SPKR of the City Council of NY........................................................................
Rep by Peter Rider thru 4/14
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) JANE ABOYOUN........................................................................
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
 35.0
.......................   		    X       285,796 0 73,905
(46) JACQUELINE F BAUSCH........................................................................
VP, DEP GEN COUNSEL & ASST SEC
 35.0
.......................   		    X       247,148 0 105,652
(47) TODD M CORBIN........................................................................
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
 35.0
.......................   		    X       493,676 0 80,537
(48) ANNE L CORISTON........................................................................
VP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
 35.0
.......................   		    X       244,970 0 161,734
(49) MARY LEE KENNEDY........................................................................
CHIEF LIBRARY OFF. -BEGAN 5/13
 35.0
.......................   		    X       279,175 0 25,955
(50) MICHELE COLEMAN MAYES........................................................................
VP, GEN COUNSEL & SECRETARY
 35.0
.......................   		    X       321,725 0 24,306
(51) GEORGE D MIHALTSES........................................................................
VP FOR GOV & COMM AFFAIRS
 35.0
.......................   		    X       178,466 0 44,037
(52) DAVID G OFFENSEND........................................................................
COO, CFO & TREASURER -END 4/14
 35.0
.......................   		    X       333,592 0 86,271
(53) JOANNA M PESTKA........................................................................
VP CAPITAL PLAN & CONSTRUCTION
 35.0
.......................   		    X       213,974 0 148,849
(54) CARL H PFORZHEIMER III........................................................................
ACTING CFO AND TREAS -BEG 5/14
 2.0
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
(55) JAMES PISANIELLO........................................................................
VP FAC OPS & SECURTY -END 4/14
 35.0
.......................   		    X       193,562 0 6,688
(56) JEFFREY ROTH........................................................................
VP FIN/ STRAT INIAT & ASST TRS
 35.0
.......................   		    X       251,660 0 143,421
(57) LOUISE SHEA........................................................................
VP FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
 35.0
.......................   		    X       280,526 0 78,016
(58) ANN D THORNTON........................................................................
ANDREW W MELLON DIR NY PUB LIB
 35.0
.......................   		    X       232,363 0 122,979
(59) KENNETH N WEINE........................................................................
VP FOR COMM & MRKT -BEGAN 2/13
 35.0
.......................   		    X       228,408 0 54,624
(60) JENNIFER ZASLOW........................................................................
VP FOR DEVELOPMENT -ENDED 5/14
 35.0
.......................   		    X       264,298 0 89,873
(61) MARK D BERKOWSKY........................................................................
DIR OF TALENT MGMT -ENDED 1/14
 35.0
.......................   		        X   214,471 0 77,527
(62) RYAN D CAIRNS........................................................................
SEN DIR OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING
 35.0
.......................   		        X   189,147 0 45,827
(63) KHALIL GIBRAN MUHAMMAD........................................................................
DIRECTOR, THE SCHOMBURG CENTER
 35.0
.......................   		        X   209,236 0 39,816
(64) VICTORIA STEELE........................................................................
BROOKE RUSSELL ASTOR DIRECTOR
 35.0
.......................   		        X   215,580 0 66,361
(65) JEAN STROUSE........................................................................
DIRECTOR, SCHOLARS/WRITERS CEN
 35.0
.......................   		        X   232,326 0 79,244
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 5,825,898 0 1,635,107
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet116
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 AND PRESERVATN, 701 CARNEGIE CENTERPRINCETONNJ08540 PRESERV & CONSTRUC 8,533,420
FOSTER AND PARTNERS ARCHITECTS NY I, 300 WEST 57TH STREETNEW YORKNY10019 ARCHITECTURAL 4,144,983
SPARTAN SECURITY SERVICES INC, ONE PARK AVENUENEW YORKNY10016 SECURITY 2,475,182
CLANCY MOVING SYSTEMS INC, 2963 ROUTE 22PATTERSONNY12563 STORAGE & RETRIEVAL 1,710,791
TISHMAN CONSTRUCTION CORP OF NY, 100 PARK AVENUENEW YORKNY10017 CONSTRUCTION 1,710,041
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet78
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 4,409,926
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 168,560,846
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		44,060,409
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		1,803,047
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 217,031,181
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a FINES AND FEES 900099 2,514,262 2,514,262    
b INFORMATION SERVICES 519100 161,163 161,163    
c PHOTOCOPY, MICROFILM 519100 767,596 767,596    
d TICKET SALES 900099 179,838 179,838    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 3,622,859
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 13,572,773   -486,228 14,059,001
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 240,940     240,940
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 33,089  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 33,089 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 33,089     33,089
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 179,233,370 216,195,474
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 167,616,503 161,582,223
c Gain or (loss) 11,616,867 54,613,251
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 66,230,118     66,230,118
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 4,409,926
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 287,015
b Less: direct expenses ...b 278,136
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 8,879   8,879
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 2,874,789
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 2,700,708
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 174,081 46,561 127,520  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a FEE - USE OF SPACE 532000 3,457,522   443,542 3,013,980
b UNIVERSAL SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT 900099 1,689,782     1,689,782
c PUBLICATIONS 519100 292,442 292,442    
d All other revenue .... 647,436 647,436    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 6,087,182
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 307,001,102 4,609,298 84,834 85,275,789
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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 or note to any line 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 1,353,138 1,353,138
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 .... 5,960,399 1,990,274 3,445,134 524,991
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 112,568,827 98,953,624 10,112,652 3,502,551
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 19,645,071 17,176,689 1,841,722 626,660
9 Other employee benefits ....... 38,575,305 32,800,523 4,415,921 1,358,861
10 Payroll taxes ........... 8,550,516 7,315,184 945,014 290,318
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 1,348,456 878,222 467,934 2,300
c Accounting ........... 525,500 2,000 523,500  
d Lobbying ........... 55,000   55,000  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1,079,127 1,079,127
f Investment management fees ...... 12,015,100   12,015,100  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 7,878,984 6,412,135 1,100,577 366,272
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,081,271 694,798 249,413 1,137,060
13 Office expenses ....... 7,618,492 6,987,441 431,058 199,993
14 Information technology ...... 5,911,238 5,389,616 490,626 30,996
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 21,618,110 19,560,498 1,556,012 501,600
17 Travel ............ 435,259 383,217 33,291 18,751
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 236,330 190,646 41,365 4,319
20 Interest ........... 2,767,677 2,767,677    
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 23,400,037 23,229,621 170,416  
23 Insurance .............. 1,747,151 1,672,623 74,528  
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 28,542,770 28,542,770    
b BUILDING REPAIRS& RENOVATIONS 5,242,831 5,053,876 188,630 325
c AUTO LEASES, REPAIRS&SUPPLIES 510,783 510,783    
d UNRELATED BUSINESS INC TAX 252,021 48,781 203,240  
e All other expenses 2,611,727 1,970,623 598,961 42,143
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 312,531,120 263,884,759 38,960,094 9,686,267
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 or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 61,467 1 55,508
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 57,973,593 2 52,022,010
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 98,847,173 3 80,518,163
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,566,698 4 7,380,738
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 .............. 264,759 8 187,812
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 2,378,177 9 2,041,325
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 605,135,159
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 320,186,897 295,462,590 10c 284,948,262
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 233,011,917 11 292,326,061
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 797,763,102 12 860,542,792
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 ........... 21,129,560 15 12,201,652
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 1,508,459,036 16 1,592,224,323
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 64,545,939 17 75,649,724
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 86,910,972 19 59,495,191
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 80,360,002 20 76,000,002
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.................... 177,638,642 25 184,312,934
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 409,455,555 26 395,457,851
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 .............. 378,994,126 27 400,801,670
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 287,903,949 28 357,094,777
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 432,105,406 29 438,870,025
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 ........... 1,099,003,481 33 1,196,766,472
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,508,459,036 34 1,592,224,323
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
307,001,102
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
312,531,120
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-5,530,018
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,099,003,481
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
103,778,255
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
7,906,933
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-8,392,179
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,196,766,472
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
 
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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.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 70,349,584 48,643,420 77,619,561 82,957,617 48,470,335 328,040,517
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... 190,283,380 164,409,329 163,797,431 167,064,834 168,560,846 854,115,820
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 8,781,311 8,049,019 22,599,960 9,160,545 17,576,071 66,166,906
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 269,414,275 221,101,768 264,016,952 259,182,996 234,607,252 1,248,323,243
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. 1,248,323,243
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 269,414,275 221,101,768 264,016,952 259,182,996 234,607,252 1,248,323,243
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 6,910,182 8,989,717 10,944,174 14,539,086 13,846,802 55,229,961
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..   478,122 541,221 699,087   1,718,430
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 3,819,206 4,134,478 4,995,857 5,356,300 4,703,762 23,009,603
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 1,328,281,237
12
12
35,989,383
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
93.980 %
15
15
94.850 %
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) 2013
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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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. 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
 
 
 
 
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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.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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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, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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
 
$    
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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.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (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) 2013


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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
 
22,214
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
 
66,642
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
88,856
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
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.
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. MAILINGS 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, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF LOBBYISTS, MEETS ELECTED AND APPOINTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND THEIR STAFF ON LIBRARY-RELATED FUNDING ISSUES AND LEGISLATION.
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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. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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 $  
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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 .... 955,594,890 824,133,716 813,848,809 669,681,466 592,167,243
b Contributions ........ 14,418,679 47,268,882 65,579,778 39,560,272 53,539,855
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 167,717,074 125,420,972 -17,227,502 139,588,261 56,461,888
d Grants or scholarships ..... 924,094 621,293 495,678 609,200 256,666
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		43,684,906 40,607,387 37,571,691 34,371,990 32,230,854
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 1,093,121,643 955,594,890 824,133,716 813,848,809 669,681,466
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet36.520 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet63.480 %
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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 ................ 14,606,595 482,883,821 276,515,256 220,975,160
c Leasehold improvements ............   48,723,150 11,299,633 37,423,516
d Equipment ................   45,901,696 32,372,008 13,529,689
e Other .................   8,827,005 0 8,827,005
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 284,948,262
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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 		505,919,060 F

(B) HEDGE FUNDS 		233,536,130 F

(C) PRIVATE MARKET FUNDS 		121,087,602 F






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 860,542,792
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. 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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
ACCRUED POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS 173,266,206
INTEREST RATE SWAPS 11,046,728







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 184,312,934
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions 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 ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 419,868,162
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 103,778,255
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 19,946,832
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,016,150
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 124,741,237
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 295,126,925
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 13,304,022
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -1,429,845
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 11,874,177
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 307,001,102
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 322,105,171
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 12,039,899
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c 9,408,329
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,429,845
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 22,878,073
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 299,227,098
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 13,304,022
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 13,304,022
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 312,531,120
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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.
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 413 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, 2014, 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 2D - OTHER $ 423,710 CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS $ 592,440 POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST ----------- $1,016,150 RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO 990 RETURN SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER $ (234,949) LABOR COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO UNRELATED BUSINESS USE OF SPACE $ (1,194,896) LABOR COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO COST OF GOODS SOLD -------------- $(1,429,845) 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 $ 234,949 LABOR COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO UNRELATED BUSINESS USE OF SPACE $ 1,194,896 LABOR COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO COST OF GOODS SOLD ------------- $ 1,429,845 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.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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 its grants and
other 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 its grants and other assistance 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
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   94,537,965
North America     Investments   2,204,813
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     96,742,778
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     96,742,778
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2013
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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 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
 
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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 organization may 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, Information 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)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
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. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
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
THE LUKENS COMPANY INC SEE SCH O   No 1,984,409 796,077 1,188,332
MR STRATEGIC SERVICES INC SEE SCH O   No 1,217,125 213,050 1,004,075
JOHN BROWN LTD INC SEE SCH O   No   70,000 -70,000
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 3,201,534 1,079,127 2,122,407
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions 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.
Cat. No. 50083H
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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 . . . 2,304,085 1,264,650 1,128,206 4,696,941
2 Less: Contributions . . 2,189,275 1,215,200 1,005,451 4,409,926
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		114,810 49,450 122,755 287,015
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . 108,280 48,136 121,720 278,136
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 278,136
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow 8,879
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. Subtract line 7 from line 1, 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. 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).
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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
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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 58 1,345,583      
(2) MAGIC GRANTS 8 7,555      










Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 FELLOWSHIP GRANTS THE LIBRARY HAS TWO SEPARATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS: THE DOROTHY AND LEWIS B. CULLMAN CENTER FOR SCHOLARS AND WRITERS, LOCATED IN THE STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING, AND THE SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM AT THE SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE. THE PROGRAMS CONNECT FELLOWS WITH THE RESOURCES OF THE LIBRARY; PROMOTE INTERPRETIVE AND CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP AND WRITING; AND INVITE FELLOWS TO PRESENT THEIR WORK TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN PAPERS, SYMPOSIA, CONVERSATIONS, AND LECTURES. EACH SPRING, THE CULLMAN CENTER PLACES AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS ANNOUNCING THAT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN LATE SEPTEMBER. OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT THE PROGRAMS ARE POSTED ON THE LIBRARY'S WEBSITE. CULLMAN CENTER FELLOWSHIPS AT THE STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING ARE OPEN TO APPLICANTS IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, INCLUDING ACADEMICS, INDEPENDENT SCHOLARS, CREATIVE WRITERS, AND VISUAL ARTISTS WHO ARE WORKING ON BOOKS. THE CENTER'S FELLOWSHIP COMPETITION HAS TWO STAGES: FIRST, REVIEWERS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN EACH FIELD READ THE APPLICATIONS AND PROVIDE COMMENTS, SCORES, AND RANKINGS. THEN, A SEVEN-PERSON SELECTION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FINALIST APPLICATIONS AND CHOOSES THE CLASS OF FELLOWS. 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 NEED OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT FOR THE RESEARCH 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 EITHER IN: *A RECORD OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT BY AN APPLICANT ESTABLISHED IN HIS OR HER FIELD; OR *A HIGHLY PROMISING PROPOSAL BY AN APPLICANT. (5) 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 THE DIRECTORS OF 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. MAGIC GRANTS MAGIC GRANTS UNDER THE BRIDGEUP PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARS ARE USED TO DEFRAY, OR COVER IN FULL, THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOLAR'S ENROLLMENT IN ACTIVITIES AND/OR PROGRAMS THAT SERVES TO ENHANCE THE SCHOLAR'S OVERALL EDUCATIONAL/LEARNING EXPERIENCE. UPON ENROLLING IN BRIDGEUP, SCHOLARS AND FAMILIES ARE INFORMED THAT EACH STUDENT WHO REGULARLY ATTENDS AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN BRIDGEUP, WOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR A MAGIC GRANT. AWARDS ARE DETERMINED BASED ON MAGIC GRANT APPLICATION / PROPOSAL WITH ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING FACTORS, ALL OF WHICH ARE MONITORED BY BRIDGEUP STAFF ON AN ONGOING BASIS: (1) SCHOLAR'S OVERALL ATTENDANCE AND COMMITMENT TO BRIDGEUP, (2) SCHOLAR'S OVERALL PARTICIPATION TO BRIDGEUP, AND (3) SCHOLAR'S OVERALL BEHAVIOR AS A BRIDGEUP PARTICIPANT. DISBURSEMENT OF THE FUNDING ARE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE ORGANIZATION, PROGRAM, OR SOURCE IDENTIFIED AS THE ENTITY THAT PROVIDES THE SCHOLAR WITH THE ACTIVITY, PROGRAM, CLASS, SUPPLIES, ETC.
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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, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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
directors, trustees, officers, including 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
 
No
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.
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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)		 490,779
0 		0
0 		225,020
0 		41,764
0 		37,721
0 		795,284
0 		 
 
(2)JANE ABOYOUNCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 285,052
0 		0
0 		744
0 		44,473
0 		29,432
0 		359,701
0 		 
 
(3)JACQUELINE F BAUSCHVP, DEP GEN COUNSEL & ASST SEC (i)
(ii)		 246,468
0 		0
0 		680
0 		73,965
0 		31,687
0 		352,800
0 		 
 
(4)TODD M CORBINCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 493,279
0 		0
0 		397
0 		46,450
0 		34,087
0 		574,213
0 		 
 
(5)ANNE L CORISTONVP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE (i)
(ii)		 244,643
0 		0
0 		327
0 		145,445
0 		16,289
0 		406,704
0 		 
 
(6)MARY LEE KENNEDYCHIEF LIBRARY OFF. -BEGAN 5/13 (i)
(ii)		 198,688
0 		0
0 		80,487
0 		18,837
0 		7,118
0 		305,130
0 		 
 
(7)MICHELE COLEMAN MAYESVP, GEN COUNSEL & SECRETARY (i)
(ii)		 320,156
0 		0
0 		1,569
0 		10,555
0 		13,751
0 		346,031
0 		 
 
(8)GEORGE D MIHALTSESVP FOR GOV & COMM AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)		 178,129
0 		0
0 		337
0 		40,856
0 		3,181
0 		222,503
0 		 
 
(9)DAVID G OFFENSENDCOO, CFO & TREASURER -END 4/14 (i)
(ii)		 331,818
0 		0
0 		1,774
0 		49,983
0 		36,288
0 		419,863
0 		 
 
(10)JOANNA M PESTKAVP CAPITAL PLAN & CONSTRUCTION (i)
(ii)		 205,036
0 		0
0 		8,938
0 		125,096
0 		23,753
0 		362,823
0 		 
 
(11)JAMES PISANIELLOVP FAC OPS & SECURTY -END 4/14 (i)
(ii)		 170,477
0 		0
0 		23,085
0 		0
0 		6,688
0 		200,250
0 		 
 
(12)JEFFREY ROTHVP FIN/ STRAT INIAT & ASST TRS (i)
(ii)		 250,866
0 		0
0 		794
0 		113,237
0 		30,184
0 		395,081
0 		 
 
(13)LOUISE SHEAVP FOR HUMAN RESOURCES (i)
(ii)		 279,389
0 		0
0 		1,137
0 		47,759
0 		30,257
0 		358,542
0 		 
 
(14)ANN D THORNTONANDREW W MELLON DIR NY PUB LIB (i)
(ii)		 214,585
0 		0
0 		17,778
0 		91,296
0 		31,683
0 		355,342
0 		 
 
(15)KENNETH N WEINEVP FOR COMM & MRKT -BEGAN 2/13 (i)
(ii)		 228,077
0 		0
0 		331
0 		17,386
0 		37,238
0 		283,032
0 		 
 
(16)JENNIFER ZASLOWVP FOR DEVELOPMENT -ENDED 5/14 (i)
(ii)		 263,954
0 		0
0 		344
0 		56,122
0 		33,751
0 		354,171
0 		 
 
(17)MARK D BERKOWSKYDIR OF TALENT MGMT -ENDED 1/14 (i)
(ii)		 213,907
0 		0
0 		564
0 		38,419
0 		39,108
0 		291,998
0 		 
 
(18)RYAN D CAIRNSSEN DIR OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING (i)
(ii)		 188,858
0 		0
0 		289
0 		34,949
0 		10,878
0 		234,974
0 		 
 
(19)KHALIL GIBRAN MUHAMMADDIRECTOR, THE SCHOMBURG CENTER (i)
(ii)		 208,169
0 		0
0 		1,067
0 		36,390
0 		3,426
0 		249,052
0 		 
 
(20)VICTORIA STEELEBROOKE RUSSELL ASTOR DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 197,607
0 		0
0 		17,973
0 		52,575
0 		13,786
0 		281,941
0 		 
 
(21)JEAN STROUSEDIRECTOR, SCHOLARS/WRITERS CEN (i)
(ii)		 231,677
0 		0
0 		649
0 		68,278
0 		10,966
0 		311,570
0 		 
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2013

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Part III
Supplemental Information
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.
Return Reference Explanation
REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A THE LIBRARY REIMBURSES THE PRESIDENT FOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES AND TUITION ALLOWANCES AS PER HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. IN ADDITION, THE LIBRARY PROVIDES A MONTHLY HOUSING ALLOWANCE TO THE PRESIDENT AS STIPULATED BY HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. SUCH AMOUNTS ARE TAXABLE COMPENSATION AND ARE INCLUDED IN OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III).
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. IN ADDITION, OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION INCLUDES TEMPORARY HOUSING AND MOVING EXPENSE, AND THE RELATED TAX GROSS-UP FOR MARY LEE KENNEDY. 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, 2013 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2014. 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, CALEDAR YEAR 2013 COMPENSATION REFLECTS APPROXIMATELY 8 AND 11 MONTHS OF SERVICE, RESPECTIVELY.
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(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.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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 36   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 48 1,803,047 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 through 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.
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Supplemental Information. 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.
Return Reference Explanation
REVENUE NOT REPORTED FOR CONTRIBUTED PROPERTY SCHEDULE M, LINE 33 DONATED COLLECTION ITEMS ARE NOT RECORDED. REFER TO SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 1A.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
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Name of the organization
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX
AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number

13-1887440
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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 STAFF HIRED FOR BOOK OPS, A SHARED COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY, AND FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING PILOTS, AND ACCRUAL FOR UNION RETROACTIVE PAY INCREASES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014 AS WELL AS MERIT INCREASES FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014; IN ADDITION TO CONTINUED GROWTH IN HEALTH AND PENSION COSTS.
PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 LINE 4A - THE BRANCH LIBRARIES THE SERVICES OF THE 88 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 2014, THERE WERE 14.0 MILLION VISITS TO THE BRANCH LIBRARIES BY INDIVIDUALS WHO BORROWED 24.7 MILLION ITEMS. THE BRANCH LIBRARIES SPONSORED 65,842 PROGRAMS, ATTENDED BY 1,209,148 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 8.5 MILLION AND DIRECTIONAL INQUIRIES WERE APPROXIMATELY 4.5 MILLION. LINE 4B - THE RESEARCH LIBRARIES DURING FISCAL 2014, 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 3.6 MILLION ON-SITE USERS. LIBRARY STAFF RESPONDED TO 354,360 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, 68,743 ITEMS WERE PRESERVED. IN ADDITION, ABOUT 2,394 HOURS OF VIDEO TAPE MEDIA, 2,237 HOURS OF RECORDED SOUND MEDIA, AND 21,680 FEET OF MOTION PICTURE FILM WERE PRESERVED. AS PART OF THE LIBRARY'S RICH PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, 18 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, DINAKAR SINGH AND TRUSTEE, ELIZABETH KOJIMA - 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 20, 2013 AND MAY 21, 2014. KEY CHANGES INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE CHIEF LIBRARY OFFICER POSITION AND REFLECTS THE NEW ROLE AND AUTHORITY OF THE PROGRAM AND POLICY COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO DEACCESSIONING, LOANS AND ACQUISITIONS OF RESEARCH LIBRARY MATERIALS. IN ADDITION, CERTAIN CHANGES WERE MADE TO REFLECT THE ADOPTION OF THE NEW YORK NONPROFIT REVITALIZATION ACT, SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR CUOMO IN DECEMBER 2013 AND EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2014 INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1) AN EMPLOYEE OF THE LIBRARY MAY NOT SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, 2) SPECIAL COMMITTEE DESIGNATIONS ARE NO LONGER RECOGNIZED, 3) AUDIT COMMITTEE AND COMPENSATION AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE COMPRISED SOLEY OF "INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS" 4) AUDIT COMMITTEE OVERSEES CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, 5) EMAIL MAY BE USED FOR NOTICE OF MEETINGS, WAIVER OF NOTICE AND VOTING BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT AND 6) MEETINGS USING SKYPE OR OTHER VIDEO CONFERENCE SERVICES ARE PERMITTED.
REVIEW OF FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B THE LIBRARY'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE LIBRARY. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY CERTAIN OFFICERS AND 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 PROPOSED CANDIDATES FOR TRUSTEE, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEE POSITIONS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE POLICY STATEMENT AND QUESTIONNAIRE, AND MUST DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IN ADVANCE OF ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT. 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 AUDIT COMMITTEE, OR THE BOARD 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. PRIOR TO APPROVAL, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD MUST DETERMINE THAT THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE LIBRARY'S BEST INTEREST, AND IF A TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE HAS A "SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST", MUST CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE TRANSACTIONS TO THE EXTENT AVAILABLE.
COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 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 THE 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 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (BYLAWS AND CHARTER) 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. ACTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND ACTING TREASURER FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A EFFECTIVE MAY 2014, CARL H. PFORZHEIMER III, LIFE TRUSTEE, WAS THE ACTING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER AND DID NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR HIS ROLE.
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. ACTIVITIES PROVIDED BY PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS FORM 990, SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (II) *THE LUKENS COMPANY, INC. IS A FULL-SERVICE MARKETING AGENCY THAT WORKS ON THE LIBRARY'S DIRECT-MAIL FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS. IT COLLABORATES ON ANNUAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING, DEVELOPS CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS AND MANAGES ALL PRODUCTION AND MAILING SERVICE LISTS FOR THE PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, IT MONITORS DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM RETURNS AND PROVIDES ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC DECISIONS. *M+R STRATEGIC SERVICES, INC. IS AN ONLINE STRATEGIC CONSULTING AGENCY THAT WORKS ON THE LIBRARY'S ONLINE AND EMAIL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS, AS WELL AS DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS. IT COLLABORATES ON ANNUAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING, DEVELOPS CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS AND PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, IT MONITORS RESULTS 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. DONATED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 6 THE CITY PROVIDED THE LIBRARY WITH A PROPERTY FOR ITS LONG-TERM USE, FREE OF CHARGE, SO LONG AS THE LIBRARY USES IT AS AN OPERATING LIBRARY. FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES, THE LIBRARY RECORDS THE FAIR VALUE OF SUCH CONTRIBUTED PROPERTIES FOR USE AS REVENUE AND FIXED ASSETS AT THE TIME THEY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE LIBRARY FOR ITS USE.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 423,710 CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS 592,440 POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COST (9,408,329) LOSS ON FIXED ASSETS *(SEE NOTE BELOW) -------------- $(8,392,179) *LOSS ON FIXED ASSETS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, THE LIBRARY RECORDED AN IMPAIRMENT LOSS ON FIXED ASSETS OF $9,408,329 RELATING TO THE CHANGE IN RENOVATION PLAN OF THE CENTRAL LIBRARY PROJECT. THE LOSS WAS DETERMINED BY REVIEWING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INCORPORATING MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY INTO THE STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY CAPITALIZED AND NOT PART OF THE REVISED RENOVATION PLAN.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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" on 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" on 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 AVE OF AMERICAS STE 2400

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












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 sections 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






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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