THE LENFEST INST FOR JOURNALISM SPE ASSET FUND OF THE PHL FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
THE LENFEST INST FOR JOURNALISM SPE ASSET FUND OF THE PHL FOUNDATION (EIN 04-3731829)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-11-03
IRS object ID
202543079349301754
Schema version
2024v5.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2025-11-03T10:09:46-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2024-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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Business Name Line1CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

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Business Name Line2SPECIAL ASSET FUND OF TPFBusinessNameLine2Txt
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PersonPEDRO A RAMOSPersonNm
Person TitlePRESIDENT & CEOPersonTitleTxt
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Gross Receipts$37,329,393GrossReceiptsAmt
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Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
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PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid$3,308,792PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt
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CY Total Expenses$22,756,190CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$10,143,666PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$3,298,130CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$124,527,937TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$133,928,628TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$3,788,099TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$5,672,646TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$120,739,838NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$128,255,982NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTHE MISSION OF THE LENFEST INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM SPECIAL ASSET FUND OF THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION (THE INSTITUTE) IS TO RECEIVE, MANAGE, AND DISTRIBUTE ASSETS IN SUPPORT OF THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION (TPF) BY ENABLING QUALITY LOCAL JOURNALISM THAT SERVES ITS COMMUNITIES.MissionDesc
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Grant$15,091,490GrantAmt
Revenue$0RevenueAmt
DescTHE LENFEST INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM, LLC (LLC):THE LLC IS A DISREGARDED ENTITY OF THE INSTITUTE THAT SUPPORTS BOTH THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF HERITAGE NEWS ORGANIZATIONS AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL EFFORTS OF YOUNG, INNOVATIVE COMPANIES. THE INSTITUTE BELIEVES THAT QUALITY CIVIC JOURNALISM REQUIRES NEW BUSINESS MODELS, POWERFUL INNOVATIONS AND GROWING, DIVERSE AUDIENCES TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABILITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE. IT FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE HIGH-IMPACT JOURNALISM, INNOVATIVE NEWS TECHNOLOGY, AND THAT HELP LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATIONS REACH NEW AUDIENCES AND DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE DIGITAL BUSINESS MODELS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)TO ACCOMPLISH THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE, AND CREATE CLARITY OF FOCUS UNDERNEATH THE OVERARCHING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES, THREE CORE CATEGORIES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED: NATIONAL, PHILADELPHIA, AND THE INQUIRER. THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS ALL SERVE THE OVERARCHING PROGRAMMATIC OBJECTIVES TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE HIGH-IMPACT JOURNALISM, INNOVATE NEWS TECHNOLOGY, AND LEAD TO HIGHLY ENGAGED, DIVERSE AND GROWING AUDIENCES.THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER:THE LENFEST INSTITUTE IS THE NONPROFIT, NON-CONTROLLING OWNER OF THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, WHICH IS NOW THE LARGEST NEWSPAPER IN AMERICA OPERATED AS A PUBLIC-BENEFIT CORPORATION. THE INSTITUTE'S OWNERSHIP OF THE INQUIRER, WHICH COVERS ONE OF THE LARGEST, MOST DIVERSE METRO REGIONS IN THE COUNTRY, IS THE CORNERSTONE OF ITS ENTHUSIASTIC INVESTMENT IN LOCAL NEWS.THE PHILADELPHIA NEWS ECOSYSTEM:IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA, THE INSTITUTE FACILITATES A COLLABORATIVE NEWS AND INFORMATION ECOSYSTEM THAT BUILDS ON VALUABLE HISTORY WHILE ALSO FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURIAL VISION AND INNOVATION. DIVERSITY AND REPRESENTATION ARE CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF POSITIVE BUSINESS OUTCOMES. THE INSTITUTE IS WORKING TO DEFINE DIFFERENT PATHWAYS TO SUSTAINABILITY FOR PUBLISHERS WHILE ALSO ENSURING A DIVERSITY OF REPRESENTATIVE VOICES AND LEADERSHIP IN BOTH LEGACY AND INDEPENDENT MEDIA REFLECTIVE OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY ARE SERVING. SPOTLIGHT PA:SPOTLIGHT PA, THE HARRISBURG NEWSROOM LAUNCHED BY THE LENFEST INSTITUTE AND THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, CREATES HIGH-QUALITY NONPARTISAN INVESTIGATIVE AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTING FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PENNSYLVANIANS. IT PROVIDES ITS REPORTING FREE-OF-CHARGE TO MORE THAN 80 OTHER NEWSPAPERS, PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS, AND WEBSITES THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH. AS THE STEWARD OF BOTH THE INQUIRER AND SPOTLIGHT PA, THE INSTITUTE IS BLAZING A UNIQUE PATH BY SERVING LEGACY PUBLISHERS AND DIGITAL START-UPS AS THEY AIM TO FILL GAPS AND SERVE NEW AND UNDERREPRESENTED AUDIENCES. NATIONAL SOLUTIONS FOR LOCAL NEWS:NATIONALLY, THE INSTITUTE LEVERAGES ITS INSTITUTIONAL EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO FACILITATE CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LOCAL NEWS PUBLISHERS THROUGH TRAINING PROGRAMS AND GRANTMAKING TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BUSINESS MODEL BEST PRACTICES. OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:THE INSTITUTE SUPPORTS BOTH THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF HERITAGE NEWS ORGANIZATIONS AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL EFFORTS OF YOUNG, INNOVATIVE COMPANIES. OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONVENING, ADVISORY WORK, LEARNINGS SEMINARS, RESEARCH AND OTHER OUTREACH IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL JOURNALISM.Desc
Total Program Service Expenses$20,019,632TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
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Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

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Business Name Line1KAREN CLEARYBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone2155636417PhoneNum

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (40 entries)

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JAMES FRIEDLICH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - LLC37.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$553,995$0$87,579
PEDRO A RAMOS
SECRETARY, PRESIDENT & CEO1.2037.10Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$451,338$77,078
ANNIE MADONIA
CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER - LLC37.000.00$291,759$0$89,063Yes (X)
KEN HERTS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - LLC37.000.00Yes (X)$316,150$0$36,971
ORLANDO ESPOSITO
TPF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFCR TO JUN 20241.0035.10Yes (X)$0$200,568$57,029
SHAWN MOORING
HEAD OF PHILADELPHIA PROGRAMS - LLC35.000.00$173,941$0$48,388Yes (X)
REBECCA FORMAN
HEAD OF DEVEL & DONOR RELATIONS -LLC35.000.00$189,326$0$27,789Yes (X)
KAREN CLEARY
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - LLC28.000.00Yes (X)$145,764$0$47,810
JOSEPH LICHTERMAN
HEAD OF EDITORIAL AND COMMS - LLC35.000.00$143,334$0$15,931Yes (X)
KAREN MORRIS
CONTROLLER - LLC35.000.00$114,162$0$20,337Yes (X)
CHRISTINE CONTI
TPF CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN OFFICER1.0035.10Yes (X)$0$116,827$11,683
JACQUELINE GALIANI
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - LLC35.000.00$105,029$0$11,568Yes (X)
LON GREENBERG
CHAIR1.004.30Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIAM J BURKE
TREASURER1.004.30Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROSALIND REMER
CHAIR - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHAEL X DELLI CARPINI PHD
VICE CHAIR - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
KATE ALLISON
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
HOLLY FLANAGAN
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHRISTINA MESIRES FOURNARIS
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIAM P HANKOWSKY
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
DIXIEANNE JAMES
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
ALDUSTUS AJ JORDAN
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHIRIN KARSAN
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHARMAIN MATLOCK-TURNER
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
EVELYN MCNIFF
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHAEL K PEARSON
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
WENDELL PRITCHETT
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANDREW ROGOFF
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
JANE SCACCETTI
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
EVAN URBANIA
BOARD MEMBER1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
ELLEN SINIS BADGER
MANAGER - LLC1.002.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID BOARDMAN
MANAGER - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LASHARAH BUNTING
MANAGER - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID HAAS
MANAGER - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ERRIN HAINES
MANAGER - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KEITH LEAPHART
MANAGER - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHELTON MERCER III
MANAGER - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
HONG QU
MANAGER - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SULAIMAN RAHMAN
MANAGER - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
VIJAY RAVINDRAN
MANAGER - LLC1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
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AUTOMATTIC INC
PO BOX 742771LOS ANGELESCA900742771SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOCAL NEWS ORGS$1,240,000
BLUE LENA
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LOVE NOW LLC
3922 NICO LANECOLLEGEVILLEPA19146SUPPORT FOR PHILA MEDIA FOUNDERS EXCH$164,459
VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES
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Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

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Securities$952,081SecuritiesAmt
Other-$277OtherAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$951,804TotalRevenueColumnAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IXYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,991,490TotalAmt
Program Services$14,991,490ProgramServicesAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$100,000TotalAmt
Program Services$100,000ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,554,714TotalAmt
Program Services$541,118ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$370,023ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$643,573FundraisingAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Management And General$191,324ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$396,288FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$30,575ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$8,335ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$19,022FundraisingAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$34,110ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$6,666ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$14,368FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$154,491TotalAmt
Program Services$71,306ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$31,435ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$51,750FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$75,570TotalAmt
Management And General$75,570ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$63,459TotalAmt
Management And General$63,459ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$121,915TotalAmt
Management And General$121,915ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,384,352TotalAmt
Program Services$2,986,327ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$347,043ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$50,982FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$13,785TotalAmt
Program Services$11,513ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$956ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,316FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$61,630TotalAmt
Program Services$9,893ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$23,495ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$28,242FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$113,463TotalAmt
Program Services$53,912ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$26,937ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$32,614FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$89,805TotalAmt
Program Services$31,521ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$24,517ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$33,767FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$127,848TotalAmt
Program Services$69,603ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$19,158ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$39,087FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$319,740TotalAmt
Program Services$261,479ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$14,858ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$43,403FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,073TotalAmt
Program Services$4,939ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,842ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$5,292FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$34,839TotalAmt
Management And General$34,839ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (2 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
PROGRAM EXPENSES$100,255$100,255
MEMBERSHIP DUES$17,686$5,204$5,823$6,659

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$22,756,190TotalAmt
Program Services$20,019,632ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,370,195ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,366,363FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$139,836BOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$21,243,859BOYAmt
EOY$9,610,895EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,839,545BOYAmt
EOY$14,878,934EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$32,176BOYAmt
EOY$30,874EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$121,270LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$27,861LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$100,904BOYAmt
EOY$93,409EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$81,598,889BOYAmt
EOY$94,802,559EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$13,858,614BOYAmt
EOY$13,858,614EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$714,114BOYAmt
EOY$653,343EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$124,527,937BOYAmt
EOY$133,928,628EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,432,854BOYAmt
EOY$1,326,856EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,628,754BOYAmt
EOY$3,668,682EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$726,491BOYAmt
EOY$677,108EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,788,099BOYAmt
EOY$5,672,646EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$32,301,963BOYAmt
EOY$31,690,173EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$88,437,875BOYAmt
EOY$96,565,809EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$120,739,838BOYAmt
EOY$128,255,982EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$124,527,937BOYAmt
EOY$133,928,628EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$3,298,130ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$4,218,014NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consol And Sep Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolAndSepBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Supporting Organization509a3Yes (X)SupportingOrganization509a3Ind
Supporting Org Type1Yes (X)SupportingOrgType1Ind
Supported Organizations1SupportedOrganizationsCnt

Supported Org Information SupportedOrgInformationGrp

Supported Organization Name SupportedOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN231581832EIN
Organization Type8OrganizationTypeCd
Governing Document ListedYes (1)GoverningDocumentListedInd
Support$20,019,632SupportAmt
Other Support$0OtherSupportAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Supported Organizations Total1SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt
Support Sum$20,019,632SupportSumAmt
Other Support Sum$0OtherSupportSumAmt

Form990 Sch A Supporting Org Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Listed By Name Governing DocYes (1)ListedByNameGoverningDocInd
Suprt Org No IRS Determination0SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd
Supported Org Section C4560SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind
Supported Org Not Organized US0SupportedOrgNotOrganizedUSInd
Organization Change Suprt Org0OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd
Support Non Supported Org0SupportNonSupportedOrgInd
Payment Substantial Contribtr0PaymentSubstantialContribtrInd
Loan Disqualified Person0LoanDisqualifiedPersonInd
Controlled Disqualified Prsn0ControlledDisqualifiedPrsnInd
Disqualified Prsn Controll Int0DisqualifiedPrsnControllIntInd
Disqualified Prsn Ownr Int0DisqualifiedPrsnOwnrIntInd
Excess Business Holdings Rules0ExcessBusinessHoldingsRulesInd
Contribution Controller0ContributionControllerInd
Contribution Family0ContributionFamilyInd
Contribution35 Controlled0Contribution35ControlledInd

Form990 Sch A Type1 Suprt Org Form990SchAType1SuprtOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Power Appoint Majority Dir TrstYes (1)PowerAppointMajorityDirTrstInd
Operate Benefit Non Suprt Org0OperateBenefitNonSuprtOrgInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$63,295,417BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$7,030,702InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$4,651,433OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$85,579AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$65,589,107EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$59,234,718BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$8,777,362InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$4,624,943OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$91,720AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$63,295,417EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$69,667,433BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$298,283ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$10,631,561InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Administrative Expenses$99,437AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$59,234,718EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$65,927,907BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$1,300,000ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$6,758,130InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$4,215,414OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$103,190AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$69,667,433EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$63,938,879BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$1,400,000ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$5,515,791InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$4,750,825OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$175,938AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$65,927,907EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.00000BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.85550PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.14450TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org0EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$33,328OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$6,666DepreciationAmt
Book Value$26,662BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$39,268OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$11,460DepreciationAmt
Book Value$27,808BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$48,674OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$9,735DepreciationAmt
Book Value$38,939BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$93,409TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescTHE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, PBC - NONVOTING SHARESDesc
Book Value$13,858,614BookValueAmt
Method ValuationCMethodValuationCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities$13,858,614TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescLEASE LIABILITYDesc
Amt$677,108Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$677,108TotalLiabilityAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$30,150,419TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$4,218,014NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Revenue Not Reported$4,218,014RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$25,932,405RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$121,915InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$121,915RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$26,054,320TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$22,634,275TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$22,634,275ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$121,915InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$121,915ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$22,756,190TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART V, LINE 4:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE PURPOSE OF THE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT IS TO SUPPORT CURRENT OPERATIONS THROUGH A TOTAL RETURN INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND A SPENDING POLICY SET TO MAINTAIN, AND IDEALLY INCREASE THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT WHILE PUTTING THE PRINCIPAL VALUE OF THESE FUNDS AT MINIMAL RISK. THE TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE RESTRICTED TO SUPPORT THE INQUIRER'S TRANSITION TO DIGITAL NEWS DELIVERY.ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (97 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtAddress Line2USAddress/AddressLine2TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtIRC SectionIRCSectionDesc
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
100 SOUTH INDEPENDENCE MALL WESTSUITE 600PHILADELPHIAPA19107455415437$7,847,500$0THE INSTITUTE IS SUPPORTING THE INQUIRERS TRANSITION FROM A TRADITIONAL PRINTED NEWSPAPER TO AN ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE, PRIMARILY DIGITAL, EQUITABLE NEWS ENTERPRISE. A SERIES OF GRANTS WERE MADE TO THE INQUIRER TO FUND (A) HIGH IMPACT JOURNALISM, INCLUDING WORK BY ITS INVESTIGATIVE TEAM, SPOTLIGHT PA AND HEALTH COVERAGE AND (B) NEWS TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING A GRANT FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACCELERATION, BRAND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY FOR AUDIENCE GROWTH, DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
2PUNTOS PLATFORM
5 DENNING LANEDELANCONJ08075990924258$40,000$0(A) = $40,000501(C)(3)
ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
228 VALLEY GLEN LANEMARTINEZCA94553953755203$12,500$0(B) = $12,500501(C)(3)
BIG PICTURE ALLIANCE
1315 WALNUT STREET SUITE 133PHILADELPHIAPA19107232032930$50,000$0(A) = $50,000501(C)(3)
BLACK FARMERS INDEX
200 BAXTER STREETLAFAYETTELA70501852297065$7,685$0(C) = $7,685501(C)(3)
BORDERLESS MAGAZINE NFP
4753 N BROADWAY 2ND FLOORCHICAGOIL60640831266434$20,000$0(D) = $20,000501(C)(3)
BUILD OUR LIVES TOGETHER INC
439 GASKILL STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19147873101920$25,000$0(E) = $25,000501(C)(3)
CAMBRIDGE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INC
31 BRADFORD ROADWELLESLEYMA02481993822621$475,000$0(F) = $475,000501(C)(3)
CEIBA
174 DIAMOND STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19122232732783$30,000$0(E) = $30,000501(C)(3)
CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA INC
848 E GRAND AVE NAVY PIERCHICAGOIL60611363687394$500,000$0(G) = $500,000501(C)(3)
CHILDREN FIRST PA
990 SPRING GARDEN STREET SUITE 200PHILADELPHIAPA19123232137461$10,000$0(E) = $10,000501(C)(3)
C2 CONSULTING SERVICES LLCCITY ATHLETICS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
1222 N 27TH STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19121851994985$10,000$0(E) = $10,000
CITYSIDE JOURNALISM INITIATIVE
2120 UNIVERSITY AVEBERKELEYCA94704843448887$25,000$0(H) = $25,000501(C)(3)
CIVIC CAPITAL CONSULTING
1028 BELL AVENUEYEADONPA19050901707595$125,000$0(A) = $75,000, (J) = $50,000
CIVIC NEWS COMPANY
450 7TH AVE 32ND FLOORNEW YORKNY10123900915846$50,000$0(A) = $50,000501(C)(3)
CMPRADIO FOUNDATION
305 E 24TH STREETCHESTERPA19013833317763$50,000$0(J) = $50,000501(C)(3)
COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY
123 SOUTH BROAD STREET SUITE 1800PHILADELPHIAPA19109230487205$25,000$0(E) = $25,000501(C)(3)
CONGRESO DE LATINOS UNIDOS INC
216 WEST SOMERSET STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19133232051143$50,000$0(E) = $50,000501(C)(3)
CULTURETRUST PHILADALPHIA
1315 WALNUT STREET SUITE 320PHILADELPHIAPA19107463109411$90,000$0(A) = $50,000, (E) = $30,000, (K) = $10,000501(C)(3)
DAYONENOTDAYTWO
744 SOUTH STREET 1074PHILADELPHIAPA19147883457256$50,000$0(A) = $50,000501(C)(3)
DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1636WILMINGTONDE19899222804785$150,000$0(L) = $150,000501(C)(3)
DOCUMENTED LTD
PO BOX 924NEW YORKNY10272833036502$20,000$0(D) = $20,000501(C)(3)
EASTER SEALS OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
3975 CONSHOHOCKEN AVENUEPHILADELPHIAPA19131231352293$20,000$0(E) = $20,000501(C)(3)
ECONOMY LEAGUE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
1800 JFK BLVD SUITE 460PHILADELPHIAPA19103231352264$75,000$0(E) = $75,000501(C)(3)
CENTRO INTEGRAL DE LA MUJER TIERRA
427 VAN KIRK STREETPHILADELPHIAPA191201120873591408$30,000$0(A) = $30,000501(C)(3)
ELEVATE 215
123 SOUTH BROAD STREET SUITE 1170PHILADELPHIAPA19109273097212$25,000$0(E) = $25,000501(C)(3)
ENON TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
2800 W CHELTENHAM AVENUEPHILADELPHIAPA19150920194648$30,000$0(E) = $30,000
EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE DIOCESE OF PA
1028 BELL AVENUEYEADONPA19050901707595$10,000$0(E) = $10,000
FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC
1901 SOUTH 9TH STREET SUITE 212PHILADELPHIAPA19148231630073$325,000$0(A) = $130,000, (E) = $15,000, (M) = $100,000, (N) = $80,000501(C)(3)
FUNTIMES MAGAZINE LLC
1226 N 52ND STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19131800583176$107,500$0(A) = $60,000, (I) = $47,500
GLENNOAKS MEDIA LLC
PO BOX 30711CHARLOTTENC28230262747371$20,000$0(D) = $20,000
GREATER DAYS AHEAD INC
236 WEST WALNUT LANE B106PHILADELPHIAPA19144464679374$10,000$0(E) = $10,000
IHEARTMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT INC
5180 GOLDEN FOOTHILL PARKWAY STE120EL DORADO HILLACA95762742722883$50,000$0(A) = $50,000
INDONESIAN LANTERN MEDIA LLC
2114 S DORRANCE STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19145466321883$70,000$0(A) = $20,000, (J) = $50,000
INVESTIGATIVE NEWSOURCE
PO BOX 34546SAN DIEGOCA92163270732786$15,000$0(D) = $15,000501(C)(3)
LANCASTER AVENUE 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
3500 LANCASTER AVENUEPHILADELPHIAPA19104900502551$15,000$0(E) = $15,000501(C)(3)
LOOKOUT SANTA CRUZ
725 FRONT STREETSANTA CRUZCA95060320606025$6,000$0(P) = $6,000
KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIOLOUISVILLE PUBLIC MEDIA
619 SOUTH 4TH STREETLOUISVILLEKY40202611259787$12,960$0(D) = $12,960501(C)(3)
LOVE NOW MEDIA INC
3922 NICO LANECOLLEGEVILLEPA19146854074069$50,000$0(A) = $50,000
MASCO COMMUNICATIONS
505 SOUTH 4TH STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19147232278868$60,000$0(A) = $60,000
MONTANA FREE PRESS
34 W 6TH AVE SUITE 2CHELENAMT59601475237719$8,000$0(Q) = $8,000501(C)(3)
GREEN LINE MEDIA INCMOUNTAIN XPRESS
PO BOX 144ASHEVILLENC28802561737648$19,205$0(D) = $19,205
ALLIANCE FOR A JUST PHILADELPHIAMOVEMENT ALLIANCE PROJECT
924 CHERRY STREET 5TH FLOORPHILADELPHIAPA19107260307123$15,000$0(E) = $15,000501(C)(3)
NEED IN DEED
441 EAST HIGH STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19144222801013$10,000$0(E) = $10,000501(C)(3)
NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO
2 PILLSBURY ST SUITE 600CONCORDNH03301020338667$8,000$0(Q) = $8,000501(C)(3)
NEW MAINSTREAM PRESS INC
167 OLD BELMONT AVENUEBALA CYNWYDPA19804262662097$75,000$0(A) = $75,000, (J) = $50,000
NEWS PRODUCT ALLIANCE CORPORATION
8 THE GREENDOVERDE19901883995467$20,000$0(R) = $20,000501(C)(3)
NEWSDAY LLC
6 CORPORATE CENTER DRIVEMELVILLENY11747262913233$500,000$0(G) = $500,000
NEXT CITY INC
PO BOX 22449PHILADELPHIAPA19110223886361$30,000$0(A) = $30,000501(C)(3)
NORTH 10 PHILADELPHIA
3890 N 10TH STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19140205105110$25,000$0(E) = $25,000501(C)(3)
NUEVA ESPERANZA INC
4261 NORTH 5TH STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19140232552707$237,000$0(A) = $75,000, (M) = $162,000501(C)(3)
ORANGE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA INC
6401 CASTOR AVE ROOM 101PHILADELPHIAPA19149853320312$50,000$0(A) = $50,000
OUR BIBLE APP
1010 N HANCOCK STPHILADELPHIAPA19123824243846$40,000$0(A) = $40,000
OUTLIER MEDIA
440 BURROUGHSDETROITMI48202874775293$20,000$0(H) = $20,000501(C)(3)
PENNSYLVANIA FOR MODERN COURTS
2 PENN CENTER SUITE 1140 1500 JFKBOULEVARDPHILADELPHIAPA19102232434262$10,000$0(E) = $10,000501(C)(3)
PENNSYLVANIA PRISON SOCIETY
230 SOUTH BROAD STREET SUITE 605PHILADELPHIAPA19102231352267$10,000$0(E) = $10,000501(C)(3)
PHILA ASSOC OF BLACK JOURNALISTS
30 SOUTH 15TH STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19102232094500$10,500$0(A) = $10,500501(C)(3)
PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
1315 WALNUT STREET SUITE 920PHILADELPHIAPA19107232707112$15,000$0(E) = $15,000501(C)(3)
PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY INC
3675 MARKET STREET SUITE 200PHILADELPHIAPA19104881318508$20,000$0(E) = $20,000501(C)(3)
PHILADELPHIA SUN GROUP INC
6700 GERMANTOWN AVE LOWER LEVELPHILADELPHIAPA19119232687748$20,000$0(A) = $20,000
PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE CO
520 SOUTH 16TH STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19146230974080$70,000$0(A) = $70,000
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC ACCESS CORPORATIONPHILLYCAM
699 RANSTEAD STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19106263817913$100,000$0(M) = $100,000501(C)(3)
PUBLIC MEDIA NETWORK
359 S KALAMAZOO MALL STE 300KALAMAZOOMI49009382564383$6,200$0(D) = $6,200501(C)(3)
PUBLICSOURCE INC
1936 FIFTH AVEPITTSBURGHPA15219474309256$21,400$0(H) = $21,400501(C)(3)
RED FLAG MEDIA
1032 ARCH STREET FLOOR 3PHILADELPHIAPA19107233085114$70,000$0(A) = $70,000
REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
1156 15TH STREET NW SUITE 1020WASHINGTONDC20005520972043$75,000$0(U) = $75,000501(C)(3)
RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC
3675 MARKET STREET SUITE 200PHILADELPHIAPA19104232710950$27,500$0(E) = $27,500501(C)(3)
RESOLVE PHILADELPHIA INC
699 RANSTEAD STREET STE 3PHILADELPHIAPA191062334832762074$50,000$0(A) = $50,000501(C)(3)
RICHLAND SOURCE
40 WEST 4TH STMASFIELDOH44902900924516$20,000$0(D) = $20,000
RUSSELLBRAND GLOBAL ENTERPRISE LLC
453 OAKWOOD STREETWASHINGTONDC20032833631797$90,000$0(A) = $40,000, (J) = $50,000
THE SCRIBE VIDEO CENTER INC
PO BOX 13267PHILADELPHIAPA191013267232358942$24,915$0(A) = $24,915501(C)(3)
SOUTHEAST ASIAN MAA COALITION INC
1711 S BROAD STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19148222541120$10,000$0(E) = $10,000501(C)(3)
SEATTLE TIMES COMPANY
1000 DENNY WAYSEATTLEWA98109910403890$500,000$0(G) = $500,000
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
6328 PASCHALL AVENUEPHILADELPHIAPA19142232491247$15,000$0(E) = $15,000501(C)(3)
SPOTLIGHT MEDIA LABS INC
5482 WILSHIRE BLVD 1907LOS ANGELESCA90036301039880$25,000$0(V) = $25,000
SPOTLIGHT PA
228 WALNUT ST 11728HARRISBURGPA171081728920577182$510,000$0(O) = $10,000, (S) = $500,000501(C)(3)
STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS COMPANY II
650 3RD AVE S SUITE 1300MINNEAPOLISMN55488800481910$500,000$0(G) = $500,000
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS EDUCATION INITIATIVE INC
915 SPRING GARDEN STREET SUITE 502PHILADELPHIAPA19123273473341$20,000$0(E) = $20,000501(C)(3)
TECHNICALLY MEDIA INC
CURTIS CENTER 601 WALNUT STREET1200PHILADELPHIAPA19106273522063$50,000$0(A) = $50,000
THE CENTER FOR MICHIGAN
220 W MICHIGAN AVEYPSILANTIMI48197320167398$8,000$0(Q) = $8,000501(C)(3)
THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC ECONOMIC STUDIES & INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
330 E LAMBERT ROAD STE 275BREACA928214136522135889$20,000$0(E) = $20,000501(C)(3)
THE HAITIAN TIMES
495 FLATBUSH AVE SUITE 38BROOKLYNNY11225824949037$276,625$0(T) = $276,625
THE MONKEY & THE ELEPHANT
2831 WEST GIRARD AVENUEPHILADELPHIAPA19130463420110$10,000$0(E) = $10,000501(C)(3)
THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN
2400 MARKET STREETPHILADELPHIAPA191033041462777419$70,000$0(A) = $70,000501(C)(3)
THE PHILADELPHIA HALL MONITOR LLC
4930 LARCHWOOD AVENUEPHILADELPHIAPA19143844079695$50,000$0(A) = $50,000
THE TWO RIVER TIMES FOUNDATION
12 BROAD STREET 5TH FLOORRED BANKNJ07701863503437$20,000$0(D) = $20,000501(C)(3)
TINY NEWS COLLECTIVE INC
111 NORTH WABASH AVE STE 100 3868CHICAGOIL60602853963369$57,000$0(A) = $57,000501(C)(3)
TRACE MEDIA INC
PO BOX 24532BROOKLYNNY11202414175513$60,000$0(A) = $60,000501(C)(3)
URBAN AFFAIRS COALITION
1207 CHESTNUT STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19107237046393$80,000$0(E) = $80,000501(C)(3)
VICTORIAS URBAN OUTREACH TUTORING SERVICE
6353 GERMANTOWN AVE 3RD FLOOR REARPHILADELPHIAPA19144814082698$10,000$0(E) = $10,000501(C)(3)
WE TALK WEEKLY LLC
1618 NORTH 76TH STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19151844898255$50,000$0(A) = $50,000
WELCOME AMERICA INC
PO BOX 22473PHILADELPHIAPA19110232721729$40,000$0(E) = $40,000501(C)(3)
WHY NOT PROSPER INC
717 E CHELTEN AVEPHILADELPHIAPA19144233089308$30,000$0(E) = $30,000501(C)(3)
WHYY
150 NORTH 6TH STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19106231438083$120,000$0(A) = $120,000501(C)(3)
WOORI CENTER
100 W MAIN STREET STE 320NORTH WALESPA194462083844038784$17,500$0(E) = $17,500501(C)(3)
WOY MAGAZINE LLC
1213 S 61ST STREETPHILADELPHIAPA19143872617909$7,500$0(J) = $7,500
WURD RADIO LLC
200 HIGHPOINT SRIVE 215CHALFONTPA18914431986554$125,000$0(A) = $125,000
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Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (3 entries)

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EVERY VOICE, EVERY VOTE MEDIA PARTNERSHIP GRANT FOR COMMUNITY-CENTERED JOURNALISM PROJECTS RELATED TO CIVIC LIFE IN PHILADELPHIA.1$40,000$0N/AN/A
PHILADELPHIA MEDIA FOUNDERS EXCHANGE PROGRAM GRANT THAT PROVIDES OPERATING AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THE WORK OF BIPOC MEDIA ENTREPRENUERS.1$50,000$0N/AN/A
GRANT TO ATTEND SULZBERGER EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.1$10,000$0N/AN/A

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

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PART I, LINE 2:THE INSTITUTE REVIEWS ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS. DUE DILIGENCE INCLUDES: 1) ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION HAS A VALID PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS OR EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION, OR IS A QUALIFIED RECIPIENT WITHIN THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION. 2) REVIEW THE APPLICANT'S APPLICATION, WEBSITES, PUBLIC MATERIALS, AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING FORM 990, ANNUAL REPORT OR EQUIVALENT, IF AVAILABLE. 3) MAKE SELECTED SITE VISITS 4) PERIODICALLY MEET WITH NONPROFIT'S KEY STAFF MEMBERS 5) COMPLETE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY, AS REQUIRED. UPON RECEIPT OF A GRANT AWARD NOTIFICATION, THE GRANTEE MUST SIGN A CERTIFICATION INDICATING THAT THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE. THE GRANTEE IS ALSO ADVISED OF ANY FURTHER GRANT REPORTING REQUIREMENT AND DEADLINES. ALL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BEFORE THE GRANTEE CAN REAPPLY.
PART II, COLUMN (H) - PURPOSE OF GRANT REFERENCE CODE KEY:THE PURPOSE DESCRIPTION ON SCHEDULE I, PART II, COLUMN (H) INCLUDE APPLICABLE REFERENCES (A) - (V) FOR A GIVEN GRANTEE, THE FULL GRANT PURPOSE DESCRIPTIONS THAT CORRESPOND TO THOSE REFERENCES ARE AS FOLLOWS: (A) EVERY VOICE, EVERY VOTE MEDIA PARTNERSHIP GRANT FOR COMMUNITY-CENTERED JOURNALISM PROJECTS RELATED TO CIVIC LIFE IN PHILADELPHIA. (B) GRANT TO SUPPORT EXISTING AND CREATE NEW PROGRAMMING THAT ADVANCES ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER NEWS MEDIA PROFESSIONALS IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA. (C) GRANT TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF ARK REPUBLIC, WHICH BLACK FARMERS INDEX FISCALLY SPONSORS. (D) NEWS PHILANTHROPY NETWORK CATALYST GRANT TO EXPERIMENT WITH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO END-OF-YEAR FUNDRAISING. (E) EVERY VOICE, EVERY VOTE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION EFFORTS IN PHILADELPHIA. (F) FISCAL SPONSORSHIP GRANT TO CREATE AN AI-BASED LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATION COVERING CAMBRIDGE, MA. (G) AI FELLOWS GRANT TO HIRE AN AI FELLOW TO PURSUE PROJECTS THAT FOCUS LARGELY ON IMPROVING BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPLEMENTING AI TECHNOLOGIES. (H) ENGAGED CITIES GRANT TO PILOT AND SPREAD COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT SUPPORT DEEPER PUBLIC SERVICE AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. (I) FISCAL SPONSORSHIP GRANT TO SUPPORT FUNTIMES MAGAZINE, WHICH IS AN INFORMATION SOURCE FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN, CARIBBEAN AND AFRICAN COMMUNITIES IN THE DELAWARE VALLEY. (J) PHILADELPHIA MEDIA FOUNDERS EXCHANGE PROGRAM GRANT THAT PROVIDES OPERATING AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THE WORK OF BIPOC MEDIA ENTREPRENEURS. (K) FISCAL SPONSORSHIP GRANT TO SUPPORT WE ARE THE SEEDS, WHICH EDUCATES ABOUT CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ARTS AND CULTURES. (L) GRANT TO SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE, A NONPROFIT, COLLABORATIVE AND COMMUNITY-POWERED NEWSROOM COVERING THE POLICIES AND PEOPLE OF DELAWARE. (M) PHILADELPHIA LOCAL NEWS SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE GRANT WHICH PROVIDES CORE OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNDING TO LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION. (N) KNIGHT LENFEST TRANSFORMATION FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT THE KENSINGTON VOICE'S IMPLEMENTATION OF A BLENDED NEWSROOM MODEL THAT ENGAGES JOURNALISTS, PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND RESIDENTS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. (O) GRANT TO SUPPORT TV PARTNERSHIPS WHEREBY SPOTLIGHT PA'S INVESTIGATIVE AND ACCOUNTABILITY JOURNALISM IS TURNED INTO BROADCAST READY NEWS PACKAGES. (P) FISCAL SPONSORSHIP GRANT TO SUPPORT LOOKOUT LOCAL'S STUDENT ACCESS PROGRAM FOR LOCAL NEWS. (Q) STATEWIDE NEWS COLLECTIVE GRANT TO SUPPORT RESEARCH PROJECTS ON THE IMPACT OF LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATIONS. (R) GRANT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION PILLAR WORK BY ESTABLISHING A MATCHING FUND TO ENCOURAGE DONATIONS. (S) GRANT TO SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT PA, WHICH SPOTLIGHT PA PRODUCES HIGH-IMPACT PUBLIC-SERVICE AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM ABOUT URGENT STATEHOUSE AND STATEWIDE ISSUES IN PENNSYLVANIA. (T) FISCAL SPONSORSHIP GRANT TO SUPPORT THE HAITIAN TIMES WHICH IS A LEADING VOICE FOR THE HAITIAN COMMUNITY. (U) GRANT FOR THE LOCAL LEGAL INITIATIVE, WHICH PROVIDES LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATIONS WITH PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO PURSUE ACCOUNTABILITY IN JOURNALISM. (V) GRANT TO FUND ACCESS TO THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER ON THE SPOTLIGHT MEDIA APP.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (9 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
JAMES FRIEDLICH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - LLC$552,807$0$0$0$1,188$0$36,102$0$51,477$0$641,574$0$0$0
PEDRO A RAMOS
SECRETARY, PRESIDENT & CEO$0$450,564$0$0$0$774$0$47,590$0$29,488$0$528,416$0$0
ANNIE MADONIA
CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER - LLC$265,985$0$25,000$0$774$0$34,037$0$55,026$0$380,822$0$0$0
KEN HERTS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - LLC$289,962$0$25,000$0$1,188$0$34,037$0$2,934$0$353,121$0$0$0
ORLANDO ESPOSITO
TPF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFCR TO JUN 2024$0$199,380$0$0$0$1,188$0$20,400$0$36,629$0$257,597$0$0
SHAWN MOORING
HEAD OF PHILADELPHIA PROGRAMS - LLC$173,671$0$0$0$270$0$18,392$0$29,996$0$222,329$0$0$0
REBECCA FORMAN
HEAD OF DEVEL & DONOR RELATIONS -LLC$189,159$0$0$0$167$0$19,185$0$8,604$0$217,115$0$0$0
KAREN CLEARY
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - LLC$145,764$0$0$0$0$0$16,157$0$31,653$0$193,574$0$0$0
JOSEPH LICHTERMAN
HEAD OF EDITORIAL AND COMMS - LLC$143,213$0$0$0$121$0$14,838$0$1,093$0$159,265$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

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Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 3FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE INSTITUTE RELIES ON THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION (TPF) TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR TPF PRESIDENT & CEO, PEDRO A. RAMOS. TPF USED THE FOLLOWING METHODS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE TPF PRESIDENT & CEO: - COMPENSATION COMMITTEE - FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS - COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY - APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THIS PROCESS OCCURS ANNUALLY, AND LAST OCCURRED IN 2023.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (12 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 2:THE INSTITUTE DOES NOT FILE ANY W-2S OR PAYROLL TAX FILINGS UNDER ITS EIN 04-3731829 BECAUSE SUCH FILINGS ARE HANDLED BY THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION (TPF), A RELATED PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER THEIR EIN 23-1581832. THE INSTITUTE REIMBURSES TPF FOR COMPENSATION PAID TO EMPLOYEES DEVOTING TIME TO THE INSTITUTE, AND REPORTS THESE REIMBURSEMENTS AS WAGE, BENEFIT, AND PAYROLL TAX EXPENSES ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINES 5-10. AS SUCH, IT IS ALSO REPORTING THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REFLECTED IN THAT COMPENSATION ON FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A. IN ADDITION, THE INSTITUTE ALSO CONFIRMS WITH TPF THAT ALL RELATED REQUIRED FEDERAL PAYROLL TAX FILINGS HAVE BEEN MADE; THEREFORE, FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2B IS ANSWERED AS YES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION (TPF), A RELATED 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, IS CONSIDERED THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE, BASED ON THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEFINITION OF MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ATPF HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT AND REMOVE ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE INSTITUTE. TPF HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT AND REMOVE ONE MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LENFEST INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM, LLC, A DISREGARDED ENTITY OF THE INSTITUTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BTHE INSTITUTE'S RIGHT TO AMEND ITS GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF TPF.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8BTHE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES THAT HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BTHE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE INSTITUTE'S CFO. ONCE THE RETURN IS PREPARED, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE TEAM ALONG WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT BEFORE BEING PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND GOVERNING BODY FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CBOARD MEMBERS, STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND STAFF SHALL ADVISE THE INSTITUTE'S CEO OF AFFILIATION WITH ANY GRANTEE, POTENTIAL GRANTEE OR VENDOR IN RESPONSE TO AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE FROM THE INSTITUTE AND AT ANY OTHER TIME WHEN SUCH PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF AN AFFILIATION WHICH HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN DISCLOSED. NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR ANY STANDING COMMITTEE WHO IS AFFILIATED WITH ANY ORGANIZATION BEING CONSIDERED FOR A GRANT FROM THE INSTITUTE SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSIDERATION OF SUCH GRANT OR SHALL VOTE ON SUCH GRANT AWARD. NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR ANY STANDING COMMITTEE WHO IS AFFILIATED WITH ANY VENDOR OF GOODS OR SERVICES TO THE INSTITUTE SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSIDERATION OR ADMINISTRATION OF ANY CONTRACT WITH SUCH VENDOR. NO MEMBER OF THE STAFF OF THE INSTITUTE SHALL, WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE INSTITUTE'S CEO, BE AFFILIATED WITH ANY GRANTEE, PROSPECTIVE GRANTEE OR VENDOR TO THE INSTITUTE. THE INSTITUTE'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY INCLUDES A DUTY TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE AND REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF ALL ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15BTHE INSTITUTE'S BOARD OF MANAGERS, WITHOUT PARTICIPATION OF THE INSTITUTE'S CEO, HAS OVERARCHING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ESTABLISHING ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR THE INSTITUTE'S CEO. IN 2022, THE INSTITUTE'S BOARD OF MANAGERS ENTERED INTO AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE INSTITUTE'S CEO THAT TERMINATES ON JANUARY 15, 2027. THE PROCESS WAS LED BY THE INSTITUTE'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES BASED UPON CONSUMER PRICE INDEX DATA ISSUED BY THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, AS WELL AS MERIT INCREASES BASED UPON ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS. THE CONTRACT TERMS WERE DEVELOPED USING COMPARABLE SALARY AND BENEFITS DATA, SUCH AS DATA FROM AVAILABLE SALARY AND BENEFIT SURVEYS, TO LEARN WHAT NONPROFIT EMPLOYERS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS, SIMILAR BUDGETS AND LOCATED IN THE SAME OR A SIMILAR GEOGRAPHIC REGION PAY THEIR SENIOR LEADERS. THE BOARD OF MANAGERS MAY CHOOSE TO ENGAGE AN OUTSIDE EXPERT TO ASSIST IN THIS RESEARCH. THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE INSTITUTE'S BOARD OF MANAGERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DOCUMENTING THE INSTITUTE'S CEO'S ANNUAL REVIEW, INCLUDING WHO WAS INVOLVED IN THIS PROCESS AND THE CRITERIA USED TO EVALUATE THE INSTITUTE'S CEO'S PERFORMANCE. IT PRESENTS ITS PERFORMANCE REVIEW TO THE FULL BOARD OF MANAGERS AROUND SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR, AS STIPULATED IN THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE INSTITUTE'S CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND DECIDING COMPENSATION FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE INSTITUTE'S CEO USES DATA FROM SALARY AND BENEFIT SURVEYS AS NEEDED TO LEARN WHAT NONPROFIT EMPLOYERS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS, BUDGETS AND GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS PAY THEIR SENIOR LEADERS. THE INSTITUTE'S CEO DISCUSSES COMPENSATION DECISIONS WITH MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2024.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE INSTITUTE MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION MAKES THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR THE INSTITUTE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18:THE INSTITUTE DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN WEBSITE, BUT ITS DISREGARDED ENTITY, THE LENFEST INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM, LLC, DOES HAVE A WEBSITE, WWW.LENFESTINSTITUTE.ORG, AND THE INSTITUTE'S FORM 990 IS POSTED ON THAT WEBSITE. AS A DISREGARDED ENTITY, THIS WEBSITE IS BEING CONSIDERED THE INSTITUTES 'OWN WEBSITE' FOR PURPOSES OF THIS DISCLOSURE ON THE FORM 990, BUT THE INSTITUTE ITSELF DOES NOT CONSIDER ITSELF TO HAVE ITS OWN WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GCONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,986,327. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 268,293. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 50,982. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,305,602. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 78,750. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 78,750.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINES 5-10:THE INSTITUTE DOES NOT ISSUE ANY W-2S, BUT RATHER REIMBURSES ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION, THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION, FOR COMPENSATION PAID TO EMPLOYEES DEVOTING TIME TO THE INSTITUTE. WITHIN THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES, THE COMPENSATION REIMBURSED TO THE RELATED ORGANIZATION IS REPORTED AS SUCH ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINES 5-10.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

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THE HARRY R HALLORAN JR CHARITABLE TRUST
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THE VISIONS FUND OF THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Entity TypeCEntityTypeTxt
Share Of Total Income$96,645,031ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt
Share Of EOY Assets$74,005,096ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt
Ownership0.99990OwnershipPct
Controlled OrganizationYes (1)ControlledOrganizationInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts0ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgYes (1)GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (1)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization0DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org0AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org0RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth Org0PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (1)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees Sharing0PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org0ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other Org0TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other Org0TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE R, PART IV:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE INSTITUTE'S INTEREST IN THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, PBC CONSISTS ENTIRELY OF NON-VOTING SHARES.ExplanationTxt

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