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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site INC

Public charity
DBA: INC
Other · PHILADELPHIA, PA · EIN 31-1627155

About

Eastern state penitentiary historic site, INC. Preserves america's first penitentiary, advancing public understanding of the criminal justice system and its impact on the lives of those affected by it, to inspire a more just future.

DBA INC

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
462
Volunteers
50

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$7.4M
Expenses
$6.9M
Assets
$24.0M
Liabilities
$1.1M

Financial history

$7.7M$3.9M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $7.4M · Peak FY2022: $7.7M · Avg: $7.1M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$36K
Grants Given
EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY HISTORIC SITE INC
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Address

2027 Fairmount AVE
Philadelphia, PA, 19130-261

Governance

Voting board members15
Independent members15
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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