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Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute

Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tax ID23-1370501

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About this organization

Revenue

$40,175,651

Expenses

$38,959,955

Website

fi.edu

Mission

In The Spirit Of Inquiry And Discovery Embodied By Benjamin Franklin, The Mission Of The Franklin Institute Is To Inspire A Passion For Learning About Science And Technology.

About

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES & GRANTS COMPLETING ITS 26TH YEAR IN 2018, THE PARTNERS FOR ACHIEVING CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE (PACTS) PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE REGION'S OLDEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE IMMERSION PROGRAMS FOR DIVERSE URBAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PACTS SERVED 181 STUDENTS FROM AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURING THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR. IN ITS EIGHTH YEAR, THE INSTITUTE'S STEM SCHOLARS PROGRAM, A CONCENTRATED PROGRAM OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO SHOW HIGH INTEREST IN AND APTITUDE FOR STEM FIELDS, SERVED 46 STUDENTS. PACTS AND STEM SCHOLARS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO STEM PROFESSIONALS, AS WELL AS COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, APPLICATION AND FINANCIAL AID COUNSELING, EXPOSURE TO STEM CAREERS, AND ANNUAL ROBOTICS PROGRAMS. THESE TWO PROGRAMS DELIVER UNIQUE STEM PROGRAMMING TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE. AS THE ORGANIZER OF THE PHILADELPHIA SCIENCE FESTIVAL, THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE HELPED 200 PARTNERS TO REACH 50,000 PEOPLE IN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE CITY WITH HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS IN ITS EIGHTH YEAR IN 2018. FEATURING THE SCIENCE CARNIVAL ON THE PARKWAY THAT WAS ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 35,000 PEOPLE, THE FESTIVAL ALSO HELD DOZENS OF STARGAZING EVENTS IN CITY NEIGHBORHOODS AND OFFERED A DIVERSE RANGE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING ABOUT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILD AUDIENCES. ONE PARTICULAR SUCCESS WAS A DOZEN DISCOVERY DAYS, GATHERINGS OF NONPROFIT, CORPORATE, AND ACADEMIC PARTNERS IN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE CITY AND THE SURROUNDING SUBURBS, WHO WORKED TOGETHER TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE RESIDENTS ABOUT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY. THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE ALSO DEVELOPS MODEL PROGRAMS IN SCIENCE LEARNING FOR THE K-12 EDUCATION COMMUNITY THAT ARE DELIVERED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM WALLS, INCLUDING THE LEAP INTO SCIENCE PROGRAM THAT COMBINED ALPHABETICAL LITERACY WITH SCIENTIFIC LITERACY FOR 480 EDUCATORS WHO ENGAGED MORE THAN 17,500 CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS IN 22 STATES IN 2018.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by benjamin franklin, the mission of the franklin institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by benjamin franklin, the mission of the franklin institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology.”.

  • The non-profit is operating legally in the state of PA.
  • The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 in the filing.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 480 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $1,215,696.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 46 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1824.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $17,606,350 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $2,082,628 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has a business related family member transaction.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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