Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
Library Company of Philadelphia
Connecting readers and rare books
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| Program Expenses | 83.4% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 13.7% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 2.7% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.01 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | 27.7% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | -6.2% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 3.97 | |
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Whistleblower Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Process for determining CEO compensation | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Does the charity's website include readily accessible information about the following: | ||
| Donor Privacy Policy |  |
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Audited Financials | |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 12/2009)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 12/2009)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | Compensation from Affiliates |
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| Not compensated | -- | John C. Van Horne | Director | $146,618 |
Mission
The Library Company of Philadelphia (LCP) is America's first successful lending library and oldest cultural institution. Founded in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, LCP is an independent research library concentrating on American society and culture from the 17th through 19th centuries. Free and open to the public, the LCP houses an extensive non-circulating collection of rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs and works of art. The mission of the LCP is to preserve, interpret, make available, and augment the valuable materials within our care. We serve a diverse constituency throughout Philadelphia and the nation, offering comprehensive reader services, an internationally renowned fellowship program, an online public access catalog, and regular exhibitions and public programs.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Library Company of Philadelphia - PA | 57.32 |  |
| Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute - NY | 59.30 | |
| John F. Kennedy Library Foundation - MA | 59.76 | |
| The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens - CA | 56.91 | |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation - CA | 56.70 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| Library Company of Philadelphia - PA | 57.32 | |
| George Bush Presidential Library Foundation - TX | 38.89 |  |
| Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute - NY | 59.30 | |
| National Yiddish Book Center - MA | 54.12 | |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation - CA | 56.70 | |
| John F. Kennedy Library Foundation - MA | 59.76 | |
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