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EIN 23-1425055

the Rosenbach of the free library of Philadelphia

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A51: Art Museums
Description
The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia fosters inquiry, learning, and creative thought by engaging audiences in programs, exhibitions, research, and educational activities inspired by its collections. It operates a museum and research library with related exhibits and maintains the building as an integral part of the collection. The institution is located in Philadelphia, PA.
Related structure
the Rosenbach of the free library of Philadelphia is a subordinate organization under Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.
Also known as...
Rosenbach Museum and Library
Total revenues
$3,894,991
2023
Total expenses
$2,575,041
2023
Total assets
$20,355,660
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at the Rosenbach of the free library of Philadelphia

Operation of a Museum and research Library with related exhibit and educational activities and maintenance of The building which is an intergral part of The collection.

Who funds the Rosenbach of the free library of Philadelphia

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wyncote FoundationSupport for Capital Improvements ($500,000), Support for Endowment ($350,000)$850,000
William Penn FoundationGeneral Operating Support Transition Funding Fy23 and Fy24$140,625
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$92,500
...and 19 more grants received totalling $1,213,275

Personnel at the Rosenbach of the free library of Philadelphia

NameTitleCompensation
Kelsey BatesExecutive Director$143,799
Peter NalleChair of the Finance and Budget Committee$0
Lenore SteinerVice Chairman$0
Amy CoesVice Chair / Director / Board Member$0
Lisa WashingtonSecretary / Director$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for the Rosenbach of the free library of Philadelphia

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,213,312
Program services$134,347
Investment income and dividends$231,972
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$65
Net rental income$8,850
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$251,939
Net income from fundraising events$43,863
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$10,643
Total revenues$3,894,991

Form 990s for the Rosenbach of the free library of Philadelphia

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062021-12-21990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Independence Foundation
July 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $1,300 from Janet Yaseen Foundation
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $850,000 from Wyncote Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Libraries and archivesArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2008-2010 Delancey Pl
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
rosenbach.org/ 
Phone
(215) 732-1600
Facebook page
rosenbachmuseum 
Twitter profile
@rosenbachmuseum 
IRS details
EIN
23-1425055
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1953
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A51: Art Museums
NAICS code, primary
51912: Libraries and Archives
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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