Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Upholding the public's freedom of access to knowledge
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (66.27) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 87.7% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 6.0% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 6.1% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.04 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.77) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 61.3% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 48.8% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 3.10 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (27.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2006)
Contact Information
The Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
tel: (215) 567-7710
Leadership (FYE 06/2006)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot L. Shelkrot | President, Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | Not compensated | -- | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Sandra A. Horrocks | Vice President of Communications & Development (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $132,741 | 0.89% | |
| James Pecora | Chief Technology Officer (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $124,824 | 0.83% | |
| Mitchell R. Glickstein | Controller (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $83,927 | 0.56% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Chartered in 1891, The Free Library of Philadelphia seeks to provide all segments of Philadelphia's diverse population with a comprehensive collection of recorded knowledge, ideas, artistic expression and information in a variety of media, including current technology; to assure ease of access to these materials; and to provide programs to stimulate the awareness and use of these resources. In addition, The Free Library creates a welcoming and inspiring environment for learning and promotes individual enlightenment, community enrichment and economic vitality throughout the region.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Free Library of Philadelphia - PA | 66.27 | |
| Greenwich Library - CT | 56.37 |  |
| The New York Public Library - NY | 61.70 | |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation - IL | 62.48 | |
| The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library - MN | 58.26 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Free Library of Philadelphia - PA | 66.27 | |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation - IL | 62.48 | |
| The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library - MN | 58.26 | |
| The New York Public Library - NY | 61.70 | |
| The Library Foundation - OR | 65.37 | |
