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We do this by collaborating with partners to accelerate innovative tools and ideas that empower and equip libraries to make information more accessible.</p> <p>We work with a national network of partners to:</p> <ul> <li>Make millions of materials from libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions across the country available to all in a one-stop discovery experience.</li> <li>Provide a library-controlled marketplace and platform for libraries to purchase, organize, and deliver ebooks and other e-content to their patrons.</li> <li>Convene library leaders and practitioners to explore and advance technologies that serve, inform, and empower their communities.</li> </ul> <p>To find out more about our mission, strategy, and work, please see our <a href="https://pro.dp.la/about-dpla-pro/strategic-plan">Strategic Plan</a>.</p> <p>Meet DPLA’s <a href="https://pro.dp.la/about-dpla-pro/staff">staff</a> and <a href="https://pro.dp.la/about-dpla-pro/board">board.</a></p> <p>See<a href="https://dp.la/about/funders"> our current funders</a> and find out how to <a href="https://dp.la/donate">donate to DPLA</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://pro.dp.la/hubs/our-hubs">Find our current hubs</a> and learn more about <a href="https://pro.dp.la/hubs/membership-program">becoming a DPLA member.</a></p> <p>Get information about<a href="https://ebooks.dp.la/"> DPLA’s ebook program</a> and <a href="https://ebooks.dp.la/dpla-exchange/">Palace Marketplace</a>.</p> <p><span style="font-size: inherit;">To learn more about our cultural heritage and ebooks programs, please visit </span><a style="font-size: inherit;" href="https://pro.dp.la">DPLA Pro.</a></p> <p>The Digital Public Library of America is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston. Our EIN is 46-1160948. View DPLA’s <a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DPLA_Charter-1.pdf">Charter</a> and <a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DPLA_Bylaws.pdf">By-Laws</a>.</p> <h2>Form 990s:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DPLA_24_IRS-990_FINAL.pdf">2024</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DPLA_23_IRS-990_FINAL.pdf">2023</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DPLA_22_IRS-990_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DPLA_21_990_FINAL.pdf">2021</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DPLA_20_990_FINAL.pdf">2020</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/TAX_DPL_990_FY19_PublicVersion.pdf">2019</a></li> <li><a href="https://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2018-990.pdf">2018</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2017-990.pdf">2017</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2016-461160948-0e08086b-9.pdf">2016</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2015-461160948-0c4ddfe5-9.pdf">2015</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2014-461160948-0b1a8644-9.pdf">2014</a></li> </ul> <h2>Audited Financial Statements:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DPLA_24_Audit_FINAL.pdf">2024</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DPLA_23_Audit_FINAL-1.pdf">2023</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DPLA_Audit_2022_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DPLA_Audit_2021_FINAL-2.pdf">2021</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DPLA_AuditedFinancials_2020_FINAL.pdf">2020</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Digital-Public-Library-of-America-06-30-2019-Financial-Statement.pdf">2019</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DPLA_Finanicial_2018.pdf">2018</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DPLA_Financial_2017.pdf">2017</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DPLA_Financial_2015-2016.pdf">2016</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DPLA_Financial_2015-2016.pdf">2015</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DPLA_Financial_2014.pdf">2014</a></li> <li><a href="http://dpla.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DPLA_Financial_2013.pdf">2013</a></li> </ul> </div></div></div></div></div><footer class="Footer_wrapper__XO2oA"><div 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