The Free Library Of Philadelphia
- Assets
- $46.1m
- Revenue
- $11.7m
- Investments
- $10.5m
- Employees
- 201
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 11/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 52-1173474
Organization Overview
The Free Library Of Philadelphia, operating under the name Same As Above, is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Same As Above employed 201 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Same As Above 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 06/2022, Same As Above generated $11.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.3m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA WHILE STEWARDING AND PROMOTING OUR SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PHILADELPHIANS AND BEYOND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC PROGRAMS: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LITERACY, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ON BEHALF OF THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA. EXAMPLES OF SUCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE LITERACY ENRICHMENT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (LEAP), ONE BOOK ONE PHILADELPHIA, SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER, TEEN PROGRAMMING, CULINARY LITERACY, CHRONICLING RESISTANCE, THE AUTHOR LECTURE SERIES, AND SUMMER READING PROGRAM.
FACILITIES RENOVATIONS: PRIMARILY TO MAKE RENOVATIONS TO THE BRANCH LIBRARIES.
COLLECTIONS AND PRESERVATION: TO ENHANCE THE LIBRARY'S PROMINENT RESEARCH COLLECTIONS, SUCH AS THE FLEISHER COLLECTION, DICKENS COLLECTION, POE COLLECTION, MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPTS, ETC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Richards President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $0 |
D Jeffery Benoliel Bod Member - Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jude Turna Bod Member - First Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Charytan Bod Member - Second Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Biles Bod Member - Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard A Greenawalt Bod Member - Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Allegiance Fundraising Llc Fundraising | 6/29/22 | $212,324 |
David Cooper Moore Dba Media Education C Consulting/digital Literacy Skills | 6/29/22 | $114,000 |
Mighty Engine Marketing/web Development | 6/29/22 | $103,125 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $110,636 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $321,792 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,124,587 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,544,870 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,101,885 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $336,342 |
| Investment income | $1,032,531 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $89,095 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $175,034 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$159,456 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,662,755 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $685,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $216,341 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,404,195 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $679,067 |
| Payroll taxes | $385,088 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $97,743 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $28,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $225,358 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $113,854 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,556,130 |
| Advertising and promotion | $651,010 |
| Office expenses | $405,666 |
| Information technology | $296,200 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $30,804 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $84,324 |
| Interest | $268,361 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $55,144 |
| All other expenses | $132,256 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,316,194 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,969,436 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $113,575 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $13,352,852 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $549,928 |
| 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 | $67,880 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,684,157 |
| Investments—other securities | $10,471,473 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $931,199 |
| Total assets | $46,140,500 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,816,100 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $7,000,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $8,816,100 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$1,329,259 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $38,653,659 |
| 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 | $46,140,500 |