The Union League of Philadelphia
501(c)(7)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Union League of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(7) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1918, with $87,344,817 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102 EIN 23-1171350 Since 1918
Revenue (FY2023)
$87.3M
▲ 4.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$84.9M
Net assets
$103.5M
Employees
1,284
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for The Union League of Philadelphia— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +3% 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 The Union League of Philadelphia: 15 mo reserves · +3% 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 The Union League of Philadelphia: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 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 The Union League of Philadelphia: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
A patriotic, civic-minded social club that provides a full range of business, cultural and recreational activities for its members.
Contact & location
- Address
- 140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30.7M (FY2013) to $87.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $114.2MNet assets $103.5M
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$217.6M
Total liabilities
$114.2M
Net assets
$103.5M
Salaries & benefits
$61.4M
72% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,344,817▲4.7% | $84,907,516▲7.9% | $103,487,862▲3.5% | $217,646,281▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $83,449,469▲17.5% | $78,690,421▲18.8% | $100,000,566▲8.8% | $209,515,994▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $71,049,510▲44.6% | $66,229,620▲68.5% | $91,914,915▲7.8% | $185,804,262▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $49,124,019▲5.9% | $39,310,019▼3.7% | $85,261,909▲12.9% | $166,421,963▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $46,382,291▼10.0% | $40,840,029▼10.3% | $75,512,293▲5.6% | $125,460,153▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $51,543,178▲13.8% | $45,521,354▲10.8% | $71,536,332▲7.2% | $119,912,025▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $45,308,081▲7.9% | $41,088,111▲9.6% | $66,709,462▲6.9% | $110,897,774▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,000,395▲8.3% | $37,499,890▲8.8% | $62,405,272▲10.6% | $99,219,765▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,795,162▲16.7% | $34,474,325▲16.5% | $56,406,770▲6.5% | $95,365,967▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $33,245,782▲8.4% | $29,600,671▲20.4% | $52,971,738▲4.2% | $88,435,601▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $30,664,897 | $24,587,706▲10.8% | $50,833,294▲16.6% | $76,990,305▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $22,200,355▲0.1% | $43,579,310▲16.2% | $72,060,018▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $22,168,778 | $37,517,798▲13.5% | $57,030,544▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $22,172,756▲11.2% | $33,042,919▲9.9% | $52,080,755▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $19,938,700 | $30,079,563 | $49,517,087 | 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)
Highest-paid: Jeffrey P Mcfadden — $955,780 (1.13% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey P Mcfadden | Chief Executive Officer | 60 | $955,780 |
| Martin Hamann | Executive Chef | 60 | $462,865 |
| Patricia Tobin | Chief Operating Officer | 60 | $414,521 |
| Sean Palmer | Director of Golf Operation | 50 | $373,567 |
| Sheryl Stern | Chief Financial Officer | 50 | $348,992 |
| Scott Bordner | Greens Superintendent | 50 | $299,856 |
| John Meko | Executive Vice President | 50 | $298,136 |
| Stewart Mahan | Director of Private Events | 50 | $234,633 |
| Linda Nevatt | Golf Professional | 50 | $213,127 |
| John Canavan | Greens Superintendent | 50 | $210,496 |
| Kathryn Wood | General Manager | 50 | $209,194 |
| Denny Santiago | Executive Chef | 50 | $208,092 |
| Sandra Cataldi | General Manager - Torresdale | 50 | $193,593 |
| Andrew Dooley | Greens Superintendent | 50 | $180,816 |
| Michelle Christensen | General Manager | 50 | $170,335 |
| Jacob Hoffer | General Manager - National | 50 | $167,807 |
| Amara Briggs | Director | 3 | — |
| Capt Ryan Peters | Director | 3 | — |
| Chris Bruner | Former Treasurer | 6 | — |
| Christopher Topolewski | Vice President | 6 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Motin Golf | Construction (par 3) | $538,391 |
| Osk Design Partners | Architect/consultant | $115,099 |
| Faust Design Arts | Design/decorator | $112,131 |
Grants made · $330K in FY2023
3 grants totaling $330K in FY2023. All grants made by The Union League of Philadelphia →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Founding Forward | General support | $310,000 |
| Pga Reach Philadelphia | General support | $10,000 |
| Avenue of the Arts Inc | General support | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Union League of Philadelphia a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Union League of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(7) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1171350, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- What is The Union League of Philadelphia's EIN?
- The Union League of Philadelphia's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1171350.
- How much revenue does The Union League of Philadelphia report?
- The Union League of Philadelphia reported $87,344,817 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Union League of Philadelphia have?
- CharityIndex grades The Union League of Philadelphia A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does The Union League of Philadelphia's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Union League of Philadelphia's latest Form 990 is $955,780, paid to Jeffrey P Mcfadden (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for The Union League of Philadelphia (EIN 23-1171350) 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.