Kimmel Center Inc
91% goes to programs $31 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kimmel Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1997, with $95,738,481 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102 EIN 23-2865855 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$95.7M
▲ 63.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$85.5M
Net assets
$230.4M
Employees
1,082
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $31 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Kimmel Center Inc: 91% to programs · $31 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Kimmel Center Inc: 32 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Kimmel Center Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Kimmel Center Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To share the transformative power of the performing arts and arts education.
What they do
To provide vital arts education and community programming to serve the interests of a broad and diverse audience.
Contact & location
- Address
- 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $39.2M (FY2013) to $95.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $28.1MNet assets $230.4M
Operating margin
10.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$258.5M
Total liabilities
$28.1M
Net assets
$230.4M
Salaries & benefits
$25.9M
30% of expenses
Board members
14
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,738,481▲63.5% | $85,487,077▲29.0% | $230,360,303▼2.5% | $258,457,167▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $58,567,858▼37.8% | $66,266,388▼6.0% | $236,198,291▼2.5% | $265,595,398▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $94,182,677▲612% | $70,487,594▲254% | $242,134,098▲5.6% | $272,249,377▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $13,218,837▼67.8% | $19,886,126▼59.8% | $229,401,404▲3.8% | $258,952,678▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $41,081,924▼20.5% | $49,416,412▼18.2% | $221,056,981▼5.5% | $245,953,445▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $51,677,968▼23.0% | $60,415,438▼17.0% | $234,034,135▼2.9% | $253,981,445▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $67,143,134▲22.5% | $72,798,093▲47.2% | $240,978,477▼1.4% | $264,355,470▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $54,795,895▲24.6% | $49,458,095▼3.0% | $244,419,181▲3.2% | $265,708,897▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $43,965,979▼4.6% | $50,997,321▲7.9% | $236,855,325▼5.6% | $245,744,664▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $46,092,147▲17.6% | $47,270,738▲5.4% | $250,995,815▼1.2% | $258,773,499▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $39,190,878 | $44,849,464▲1.9% | $254,074,387▼0.3% | $263,991,871▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $44,022,115▲0.9% | $254,714,441▼0.7% | $269,324,138▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $43,617,370▼13.4% | $256,539,190▼2.5% | $265,467,247▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $50,366,119▲17.3% | $263,251,440▲1.1% | $272,964,530▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $42,931,971 | $260,281,045 | $267,645,058 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne Simpson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Brook Lenfest | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Caroline B Rogers | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Murphy | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Jami Wintz Mckeon | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Julia Haller Md | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mario Mestichelli | Bd Mbr(non-voting)/cfo/treas | 20 | — |
| Mark S Dichter | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Matias Tarnopolsky | Board Member/pres and Ceo | 20 | — |
| Michael Zisman | Co-chair | 5 | — |
| Mitchell Bassion | Secretary/chief Philanthropy Officer | 5 | — |
| Osagie O Imasogie | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Ralph W Muller | Co-chair | 5 | — |
| Richard B Worley | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Robert Corrato | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Ross S Richards | Vp, Facility Sales | 40 | — |
| Ryan Fleur | Executive Director/coo | 5 | — |
| Sulaiman Rahman | Board Member | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| On the Line Company | Touring Theater Company | $6,031,924 |
| Buena Vista Theatrical Company | Touring Theater Company | $5,064,619 |
| Allied Advertising Ltd Partnership | Advertising Consultant | $2,937,398 |
| Six Boleyn Tour LLC | Touring Theater Company | $2,829,518 |
| Ncontext LLC | Advertising Consultant | $2,201,091 |
Grants received · $7.1M total
82 grants to Kimmel Center Inc totaling $7.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | Designated grant for challenge portion | 2024 | $245,251 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,219 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $7,243 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Endowments, donor advised funds (dafs), restricted gifts, and strategy and impact | 2023 | $400,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Designated fund for maintenance | 2023 | $245,480 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $62,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $59,300 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $12,275 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,950 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $11,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $8,960 |
Grants made · $50K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $50K in FY2023. All grants made by Kimmel Center Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Fundraising sponsorship | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kimmel Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kimmel Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2865855, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kimmel Center Inc's EIN?
- Kimmel Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2865855.
- How much revenue does Kimmel Center Inc report?
- Kimmel Center Inc reported $95,738,481 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Kimmel Center Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Kimmel Center Inc spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Kimmel Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Kimmel Center Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Kimmel Center Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Kimmel Center Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Adrienne Simpson (Board Member).
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Data for Kimmel Center Inc (EIN 23-2865855) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.