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EIN 23-1353269

American Philosophical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
74
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1743
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
Description
American Philosophical Society, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743 to promote useful knowledge, sustains this mission through various programs. The Society operates in three principal ways and its activities can be found in the printed Yearbook for 2020, available upon request. Contributions and research grants can also be inspected at the Society's office in Philadelphia, PA.
Total revenues
$13,318,942
2023
Total expenses
$14,213,316
2023
Total assets
$292,035,358
2023
Num. employees
74
2023

Program areas at American Philosophical Society

The Society's printed Yearbook for 2023 gives a complete account of the Society's activities. A copy will be furnished upon request. Details concerning contributions and research grants are on hand and are available for inspection at the Society's office.

Grants made by American Philosophical Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Yale UniversityFranklin Papers Project$15,000

Who funds American Philosophical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
David Library of the American Revolution (DLAR)Operation of the David Library and the Promotion of Useful Knowledge.$307,645
Hays Est I Minis Decd T WGeneral Operating Purposes$225,000
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley FoundationGeneral Funds$177,500
...and 27 more grants received totalling $1,115,287

Personnel at American Philosophical Society

NameTitleCompensation
John WolfeChief Financial Officer$245,722
Keith S ThomsonCurator / Executive Officer / Exc Officer and Councl$0
Nora MonroeDirector of Membership and Prizes$133,773
Linda JacobsDevelopment Director / Director of Development$187,552
Ann WestcottMeetings Director / Development and Meetings Officer / Director of Meetings and Annual Fund$139,607
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for American Philosophical Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,852,845
Program services$39,458
Investment income and dividends$6,439,040
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$38,788
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,914,340
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$34,471
Total revenues$13,318,942

Form 990s for American Philosophical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-31990View PDF
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-11-03990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
March 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 27, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 13, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $89,912 from Wyoming Community Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $307,645 from David Library of the American Revolution (DLAR)
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $225,000 from Hays Est I Minis Decd T W
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
104 S Fifth St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
amphilsoc.org/ 
Phone
(215) 440-3400
Facebook page
americanphilosophicalsociety 
Twitter profile
@aps_museum 
IRS details
EIN
23-1353269
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1743
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0157523
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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