Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
Library Company of Philadelphia
Specializing in American history and culture from the 17th through the 19th centuries
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (50.56) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 82.1% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 14.4% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.4% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.08 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.21) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | -12.0% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 2.3% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 10.13 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (12.35) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Library Company of Philadelphia
1314 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
tel: (215) 546-3181
fax: (215) 546-5167
EIN: 23-1370444
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Van Horne | 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.) | $144,527 | 5.69% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
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 | 50.56 |  |
| The Morgan Library & Museum - NY | 52.27 | |
| The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens - CA | 64.93 | |
| The Newberry Library - IL | 57.17 | |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation - CA | 55.67 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Library Company of Philadelphia - PA | 50.56 | |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation - CA | 55.67 | |
| John F. Kennedy Library Foundation - MA | 43.81 |  |
| George Bush Presidential Library Foundation - TX | 44.03 | |
| Boston Athenaeum - MA | 61.06 | |
| National Yiddish Book Center - MA | 41.66 | |
