The Philadelphia City Institute

EIN: 237142182 501(c)(3)

Philadelphia, PA

Total Revenue
$479,283
Total Expenses
$369,929
Total Assets
$6,100,965
Net Assets
$6,100,965
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1852
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
HUNTLEY PLATT
Phone
2156856621
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Philadelphia City Institute, founded in 1852, is a small nonprofit that reported $479K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $109K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

PCI SUPPORTS VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF THE FREE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $479,283
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $479,283

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $346,897
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $348,514
Other Expenses $23,032
TOTAL EXPENSES $369,929

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $479,283 $869,679 -0.4%
Expenses $369,929 $328,651 +0.1%
Net Income $109,354 $541,028 -0.8%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
13

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
James Hill PRESIDENT 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Priscilla Lo VICE PRESIDENT 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Byrne SECRETARY 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Huntley Platt TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD RP DISTEFANO ESQ ASSOCIATE TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HANS BOMBECK BOARD MANAGER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEWIS L NEILSON JR ESQ BOARD MANAGER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES T LEE III Board Manager 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Biemiller bOARD MANAGER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY N EISWERTH BOARD MANAGER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHAEL KATZ BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAHLEE HATCHETT BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RADHIKA COBB BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $479,283 $369,929 $6,100,965 $109,354
2023 $869,679 $328,651 $5,989,411 $541,028
2022 $279,894 $371,295 $5,448,383 $-91,401
2021 $653,322 $324,351 $5,539,784 $328,971
2020 $572,122 $346,227 $5,210,814 $225,895
2019 $658,761 $306,188 $4,984,919 $352,573
2018 $380,968 $305,444 $4,632,345 $75,524
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