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EIN 23-1370444

The Library Company of Philadelphia

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
30
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1731
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
Description
The Library Company of Philadelphia operates as an independent research library, fostering advanced research in primary source materials relating to American history and culture from the 17th through 19th centuries. It also runs a rare book repository and offers exhibits, programs, and publications for members and the general public. The library is located in Philadelphia, PA.
Total revenues
$2,449,367
2023
Total expenses
$4,547,888
2023
Total assets
$34,229,941
2023
Num. employees
30
2023

Program areas at The Library Company of Philadelphia

Operation of a rare book repository and research Library, presenting exhibits, programs and publications for members and general public.

Who funds The Library Company of Philadelphia

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
University of the ArtsArts and Cultural Projects$144,000
The Julian A and Lois G Brodsky FoundationTo Help Fund the Operating Budgets of the Charitable Organizations.$60,500
Neubauer Family FoundationProgram Support$15,100
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at The Library Company of Philadelphia

NameTitleCompensation
Addie PeyronninChief Development Officer$105,842
Raechel HammerChief Development Officer / Development Director$128,813
Michael BarsantiExecutive Director / Edwin Wolf Second Director$163,547
Francis X. DolanDirector of Operations
Brandon PinziniDirector of Finance
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The Library Company of Philadelphia

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,186,853
Program services$92,851
Investment income and dividends$58,307
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$99,954
Net rental income$32,454
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,005,663
Net income from fundraising events$-32,159
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,444
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,449,367

Form 990s for The Library Company of Philadelphia

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-30990View PDF
2022-122024-01-25990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-12-23990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Library Company of Philadelphia

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Charleston Library Society (CLS)Charleston, SC$2,362,251
the Friends of the Saint Paul Public LibrarySaint Paul, MN$3,491,239
Josephine Community Library FoundationGrants Pass, OR$1,296,023
Louisville Free Public Library FoundationLouisville, KY$2,832,146
Winter Park Public LibraryWinter Park, FL$5,244,926
James V Brown LibraryWilliamsport, PA$2,771,151
Nantucket AtheneumNantucket, MA$3,584,472
Osterhout Free LibraryWilkes Barre, PA$1,823,067
Ridgefield LibraryRidgefield, CT$3,186,050
Denver Public Library Friends FoundationDenver, CO$1,680,501
Data update history
February 27, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 20, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Edward W Kane and Martha J Wallace Family Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,100 from Neubauer Family Foundation
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1314 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
librarycompany.org/ 
Phone
(215) 546-3181
Facebook page
LibraryCompany 
Twitter profile
@librarycompany 
IRS details
EIN
23-1370444
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1731
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
NAICS code, primary
51912: Libraries and Archives
Parent/child status
Independent
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