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EIN 23-7142182

The Philadelphia City Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1852
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
Description
The Philadelphia City Institute supports various programs of the Free Library Foundation of Philadelphia and leases the real property, for a one dollar a year rent, to the city of Philadelphia to be used as a free library. Formed in 1852, it exists to promote the moral and intellectual improvement of young persons. During the subject year, the organization supported the Free Library Foundation of Philadelphia, a publicly supported charitable education program.
Related structure
The Philadelphia City Institute is a subordinate organization under Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.
Total revenues
$869,679
2023
Total expenses
$328,651
2023
Total assets
$5,989,411
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Philadelphia City Institute

The Philadelphia City Institute formed in 1852, exists to promote The moral and intellectual improvement of young persons. During The subject year, The organization supported The free library foundation of Philadelphia, a publicly supported charitable, educational organization. The organization provided support in two ways. First, it provided facilities at 1901 locust street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for The operation of The branch of The free library of Philadelphia. Second, it made a grant to The supported organization to provide financial support.

Grants made by The Philadelphia City Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Free Library of Philadelphia FoundationSupport Library$280,000

Personnel at The Philadelphia City Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Huntley PlattTreasurer$0
Barry N EiswerthVice President$0
Josh ByrneSecretary$0
Richard Rp DistefanoPast Associate Treasurer$0
Charles T LeePresident / Board Manager$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for The Philadelphia City Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$182,442
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$687,237
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$869,679

Form 990s for The Philadelphia City Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-10-13990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
April 30, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1905 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Phone
(215) 685-6621
IRS details
EIN
23-7142182
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1852
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
Subordinate organization
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