The Free Library Of Philadelphia

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 06/2021, Same As Above employed 303 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 06/2021, Same As Above generated $14.7m 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 (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.1m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SEE SCHEDULE O.TO DEVELOP RESOURCES AND FUNDING TO EXPAND, ENHANCE, AND SUPPORT THE SERVICES, COLLECTIONS, BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AND TECHNOLOGY EXPANSION, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA. PROGRAMS INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD, FAMILY, AND ADULT LITERACY; AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP; SUPPORT OF JOB SEEKING EFFORTS; REGIONAL FOUNDATION CENTER; LECTURE SERIES; SUMMER PROGRAMS IN READING AND SCIENCE; AND CULTURAL PERFORMANCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


LIBRARY CAPITAL PROJECTS: TO RENOVATE AND ENHANCE THE CENTRAL BRANCH OF THE LIBRARY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mighty Engine
Marketing/web Development
$113,125
Allegiance Fundraising Llc
Fundraising
$212,878
Abt Associates Inc
Research/evaluation
$163,654
David Cooper Moore Dba Media Education C
Consulting/digital Literacy Skills
$102,486
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,356,624
Investment income $513,561
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $93,682
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $535,648
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $14,690,366

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Free Library Of Philadelphia has recieved totaling $6,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$5,000
Alex J Ettl Foundation

Malibu, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$33,009,510
Earnings$7,839,744
Net Contributions$997,252
Other Expense$1,786,746
Ending Balance$40,059,760

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