Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
The Franklin Institute
Inspiring a passion for science and technology learning
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (63.65) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 90.7% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 3.5% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 5.6% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.06 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (39.07) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 19.4% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 7.0% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.22 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (24.57) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
tel: (215) 448-1231
fax: (215) 448-1235
EIN: 23-1370501
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Wint | President, CEO (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.) | $300,261 | 0.96% |
Donor Privacy Policy
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Mission
In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire an understanding of and passion for science and technology learning. Founded in 1824, today The Institute is a vibrant 21st-century organization that continues to offer new and exciting access to science and technology in ways that would both amaze and delight Mister Benjamin Franklin. The Institute has become a dynamic agent of change through its rich array of internationally recognized exhibitions and programs, lectures and discussions themed to illuminate issues in contemporary science, community outreach initiatives particularly targeted to girls and to urban youth, and its series of innovative partnerships in public education.
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|---|---|---|
| The Franklin Institute - PA | 63.65 | |
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|---|---|---|
| The Franklin Institute - PA | 63.65 | |
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