Philadelphia Citizen is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Philadelphia Citizen employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Philadelphia Citizen is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Philadelphia Citizen generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 15.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE REPORTED JOURNALISM THAT EMPHASIZES SOLUTIONS AND TO REIGNITE CITIZENSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR ITS THREE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SIGNATURE THOUGHT LEADER CONVENINGS, AN ONGOING NEWS WEBSITE, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. 1. THOUGHT LEADER CONVENINGS INCLUDED THE IDEAS WE SHOULD STEAL FESTIVAL, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT FOR... GOOD EVENT SERIES, AND AUTHOR EVENTS. THESE EVENTS INCLUDED PANEL SPEAKERS, INVITING THE PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC TO LISTEN AND ENGAGE WITH CIVIC IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS. REVENUE WAS GENERATED THROUGH SPONSORSHIP AND TICKET SALES. FUNDRAISING WAS SOLICITED THROUGH CALLS FOR DONATION AT EVENTS. 2. THE CITIZEN'S EDITORIAL OUTPUT INCLUDES WEBSITE ARTICLES FIVE TO TEN TIMES PER WEEK COVERING PHILADELPHIA CIVIC, SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL NEWS AS WELL AS A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER. SOME EDITORIAL SERIES GENERATE REVENUE THROUGH SPONSORSHIP. 3. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDED THE ULTIMATE JOB INTERVIEW SERIES WHICH ALLOWED PHILADELPHIANS TO CREATE A MAYORAL JOB DESCRIPTION TOGETHER, THEN USE THAT DESCRIPTION TO INTERVIEW MAYORAL CANDIDATES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDED VOTER INFORMATION RESOURCES SUCH AS GUIDES AND CANDIDATE PROFILES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON THEIR CHOICES FOR THE PHILADELPHIA 2023 MAYORAL ELECTION. THIS EFFORT WAS SUPPORTED BY GRANT FUNDING AND CALL FOR INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Larry Platt Coexecutive Director/cofounder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $79,200 |
Robert Keith Interim Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mia Fioravanti Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Karen Keating Mara Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Bret Perkins Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Richard G Phillips Jr Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $193,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $990,221 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,183,721 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $62,338 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$28,538 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,217,521 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $244,956 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,393 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $161,094 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,975 |
Payroll taxes | $26,601 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $50,790 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $231,829 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,461 |
Office expenses | $17,317 |
Information technology | $7,010 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $115,254 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $626 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,387 |
Total functional expenses | $1,047,558 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,405 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $337,748 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,558 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $626 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,000 |
Total assets | $386,337 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,866 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $82,357 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $173,223 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$186,540 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $399,654 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $386,337 |