2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT

FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION FEW INSTITUTIONS BETTER REFLECT AND REPRESENT COMMUNITY THAN THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA.

With this 2019 Development Report, the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation acknowledges and thanks the many individuals and organizations whose philanthropic leadership was critical to the Free Library’s success in fulfilling its mission and meeting its goals from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING LITERACY, GUIDING LEARNING, AND INSPIRING CURIOSITY THROUGH THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA.

2 MESSAGE FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR BARBARA SUTHERLAND 3 MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR SIOBHAN A. REARDON 4 LOOKING BACK: A YEAR IN REVIEW 8 IN SUPPORT OF ADVANCING LITERACY 10 IN SUPPORT OF GUIDING LEARNING 12 IN SUPPORT OF INSPIRING CURIOSITY 14 IN SUPPORT OF CAPITAL PROJECTS 16 IN SUPPORT OF THE ROSENBACH 18 FUNDRAISING ACHIEVEMENTS 20 LEADERSHIP 22 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 34 DEVOTED VOLUNTEERS DEAR FREE LIBRARY SUPPORTERS, GREETINGS FREE LIBRARY SUPPORTERS,

AS AN AVID READER AND STRONG BELIEVER IN THE POWER OF AN EDUCATION, I KNOW I AM SO EXCITED TO SHARE THIS REPORT OF OUR FUNDRAISING SUCCESSES IN FISCAL THAT A VIBRANT LIBRARY SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL FOR BUILDING AN ENLIGHTENED AND YEAR 2019. With your support, we measured so many tremendous achievements in the HEALTHY COMMUNITY. We are fortunate to have just such a system in the Free Library of period spanning July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. Philadelphia, with its myriad resources and programming not only at the Parkway Central We welcomed nearly five million in-person visits to our 54 locations, and over six Library, but also throughout the city, at all of our 54 locations. million more accessed our collections and resources online. Across the city, we produced Since 2012, I have been honored to serve as a member of the Free Library of Philadelphia 31,000 programs for 708,000 Philadelphians of all ages. Tens of thousands of people Foundation Board of Directors and am proud to have marked my first year as Chair in fiscal participated in over 100 discussions, events, workshops, and classes for One Book, One year 2019. In my role as Chair, I am privileged to work alongside some of the finest minds Philadelphia. At The Rosenbach, we celebrated one of our best-ever Bloomsdays, with and most generous individuals in our region. Like you, my colleagues on the board are more than 1,600 people convening on Delancey Street for readings from Ulysses, music, devoted to ensuring that our Free Library is the strongest asset it can be for our city and its food, and libations. But perhaps our most exciting activity of the year took place at the diverse citizenry. Parkway Central Library.

I am truly passionate about the work we do here and the impact it has on Philadelphia, Since 1927, Parkway Central has been a creative, intellectual, and civic hub for the and I am committed to serving the needs of our community through this role. From pre-K Philadelphia community. To better support the needs of today’s library users, we and afterschool programs for children to resources for new Americans and job seekers, from embarked on a multi-phase initiative to expand and enhance the available space in cultural events and activities to exhibitions, the Free Library has something for everyone— Parkway Central working inside our current footprint: Building Inspiration: 21st-Century and, more importantly, is for everyone. Together, we make it possible. Libraries Initiative.

Please accept my sincerest gratitude for your generosity. I look forward to the months and In April 2019, we successfully completed the third phase of Building Inspiration with the years to come as we work together to ensure that the Library’s resources are available for opening of The Robert and Eileen Kennedy Heim Center for Cultural and Civic future generations of Philadelphians. Engagement, the Marie and Joseph Field Teen Center, and the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC). These three magnificent new facilities allow for an entirely Warmest regards, new, 21st-century user experience at the Free Library.

These remarkable achievements could not have happened without the generous support of friends and neighbors, corporations and foundations, sponsors and supporters around the region, and you. I hope you read this report with pride. Because, thanks to you, we Barbara Sutherland entered fiscal year 2020 as a library truly transformed. CHAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS On behalf of the Free Library of Philadelphia and every Philadelphian who benefits from FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION our collections, programs, and services—thank you!

All the best to you in the year ahead,

Siobhan A. Reardon PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA

2 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 3 Witnessed LOOKING 51 participants representing BACK A YEAR 27 countries of origin take the oath to become new United States IN REVIEW citizens through a ceremony with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WITH YOUR SUPPORT, IN FISCAL YEAR 2019, THE FREE LIBRARY Presented Counted Engaged 125 authors 814,077 cardholders, OF PHILADELPHIA … 250 people in the Author Events a 6.5% increase over 2018. Series for over at The Rosenbach for In Conversation with 24,480 audience The Rosenbach: members. The Legacy of the 13th Amendment, a mini-series of lectures that examined the history and complicated legacy of the Welcomed nearly U.S. Constitutional amendment that abolished slavery. 5,500 visitors at the grand opening celebrations for the Parkway Central Hosted more than Library’s 4,915,649 million newest spaces: visits in our The Robert and Eileen 54 locations, Kennedy Heim Center for and over Cultural and Civic Engagement, the Marie and Joseph Field 6 million more Teen Center, and the Business Resource and Innovation through our online collections Center (BRIC). and resources.

4 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 5 Logged Celebrated Served 732,067 Bloomsday 521,740 preschoolers, computer sessions, with children, and teens over more than through 6,729,580 1,600 attendees 19,869 website visits, at The Rosenbach. The day- children’s programs and long annual event marks the Held date on which Joyce’s system-wide, a 1,153,464 masterpiece Ulysses takes 6.8% increase in attendance. 120 One Book, WiFi sessions. place (June 16, 1904) with One Philadelphia live readings, a beer garden, and traditional Irish music. events, attended by over 5,000 people across the city, Welcomed centered on the National Book Presented Mentored Award winner and New York 1,349 teens to Times bestseller Sing, Unburied, publicly acclaimed 161,869 students 97 programs Sing, by Jesmyn Ward. exhibitions through LEAP (Literacy in the first two months after the Over 100 Philadelphia in Parkway Central, including Enrichment Afterschool schools received Philadelphia: The Changing City Program), an Field Teen Center 3,500 copies of the book. and Our 5 Senses in the William opened at Parkway Central, B. Dietrich Gallery and At These 8.2% increase Crossroads: The Legacies of from the previous year. an 843% increase in Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. attendance and a 288% Du Bois in the West Gallery. increase in programming over the same months Opened in the last fiscal year. Brought The Rosenbach Jane Austen and to nearly Engaged Mary Shelley 350 people for a 237,920 adults to life for day of free admission and seniors hundreds of guests to the exhibition through through reading courses Out of Many, One on topics from “Shakespeare 15,815 adult programs during the Wawa Welcome and Identity” to “Pride and America festival. system-wide. Prometheus” at The Rosenbach.

6 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 7 Comcast Foundation Carolyn Cannuscio Lincoln Financial Supports Digital Advocates for Champions LEADERSHIP Literacy Urban Health Read by 4th Now more than ever, digital literacy is Social epidemiologist Dr. Carolyn Lincoln Financial Foundation OF an essential skill needed to succeed Cannuscio’s work centers on the supports communities throughout SUPPORT in today’s workforce. As Philadelphia causes and consequences of urban the Greater Philadelphia area, and continues to face high poverty rates, health disparities. Her passion is in nationwide, in alignment with the providing opportunities and access investigating and applying the power vision that corporate citizenship ADVANCING to digital skills training is increasingly of art to communicate across cultural and philanthropy are essential to important for promoting economic and social divides and to transform a community’s success. Lincoln mobility. That is why Comcast supports disadvantaged communities. Financial has long been a partner the Free Library of Philadelphia and its to the Free Library of Philadelphia. Carolyn has spent countless hours LITERACY initiatives in teaching these skills at a Because youth education is among advocating on behalf of the Free variety of levels. Lincoln’s top philanthropic priorities, Library of Philadelphia, serving on they continued their generous Founded in 1999, the Comcast the Free Library’s Health Advisory commitment to Read by 4th for the NBCUniversal Foundation has a Council, and helping to advance the fifth year in fiscal year 2019. longstanding history of connecting Health Literacy Center at the South and strengthening communities by Philadelphia Library. Her training Managed by the Free Library, Read supporting digital literacy programs. and expertise have helped form by 4th is a cross-sector, citywide In fiscal year 2019, the Foundation the strategy, implementation, and collaboration among 134 partner made an exceptional gift to the Free evaluation of the center’s programs. organizations aimed at tackling Library to create a digital literacy Philadelphia’s literacy crisis by “I believe that libraries are vital pilot program for adults, which will increasing the number of children to the health of a community, as be introduced later this year at the who read at or above grade level by centers of lifelong learning and Parkway Central Library. the time they enter fourth grade. social connection,” Carolyn says. “Libraries are a treasured resource “Every day, librarians help people find “We are supporting the instructional in many neighborhoods across our health care, food, housing, jobs—and strategy efforts of Read by 4th city—there are very few institutions cooking classes, and great books! I’m to ensure our current and future that rival the Free Library’s scale inspired by all of it, and I’m grateful teachers are exceptionally prepared and connection to so many diverse for it. Above all, I love that the doors to teach the art of reading to their communities,” says Dalila Wilson of the library are open to all.” students,” says Nancy Rogers, Scott, President of the Comcast President of Lincoln Financial In fiscal year 2019, Dr. Cannuscio NBCUniversal Foundation. “Our Foundation. “At Lincoln Financial generously focused her attention on particular interest in this project Group, contributing to strong, vital the Free Library’s Culinary Literacy stems from the Library’s focus on communities is not only intrinsic to Center (CLC) and its Edible Alphabet building digital skills. We know that our namesake’s values of strength, program. This innovative program providing access to technology and courage, integrity, optimism, and touches on topics like food science, training to harness the power of that respect, it is our responsibility. The budgeting at the market, and healthy “I believe that libraries technology are critical components Free Library of Philadelphia connects lifestyles—all at the Parkway Central to bridging the digital divide. We are communities in ways that benefit are vital to the health of Library. As an individual contributor proud to partner with the Free Library everyone and helps to advance to the program and as co-chair of a community, as centers on this important mission.” Abraham Lincoln’s inclusive vision.” of lifelong learning and the fiscal year 2019 fundraising gala, Feast Your Imagination: A Free Library social connection.” Fête, which benefitted the CLC, she DR. CAROLYN CANNUSCIO empowered the CLC to expand its programming and increase its impact across our community locations.

8 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 9 Kline & Specter Support Nancy Petersmeyer IMLS Bolsters Literacy through EITC Empowers Community Paschalville Partnership LEADERSHIP Tom Kline is one of the most Each year, the Free Library serves As part of an ongoing project to recognized attorneys in Philadelphia. tens of thousands of young people further collaborative approaches Tom and his law partner Shanin through LEAP (Literacy Enrichment toward positive community change, SUPPORT OF Specter are proud advocates for our Afterschool Program), a free, drop-in the Institute of Museum and Library city’s young people—and for the Free academic support program hosted Services (IMLS) has made several Library. In fiscal year 2019, their firm in locations throughout the city. In generous commitments to the Free Kline & Specter directed generous fiscal year 2019, more than 160,000 Library in support of Paschalville GUIDING contributions to the Free Library’s One students of all ages participated, an Library and its surrounding Book, One Philadelphia and Summer 8.2 percent increase over 2018. community in Southwest Philadelphia. of Wonder programs through the Launched in 2014 and boosted in Nancy Petersmeyer, who served as Educational Improvement Tax Credit 2016 by an IMLS National Leadership LEARNING a member of the Foundation Board (EITC) program. Grant, the Paschalville Partnership is of Directors from 2005 until 2011, a collective impact initiative that has One Book, One Philadelphia, a joint is enthusiastic about LEAP and the brought together 11 organizations to project of the Office of the Mayor principles of community it encourages. work collaboratively on transforming and the Free Library, promotes “The Library is a truly democratic services for job seekers living in reading, literacy, and community institution,” Petersmeyer notes, Southwest Philadelphia. This unique by motivating tens of thousands of “and LEAP sends an especially Free Library–led undertaking has people to read an annual featured powerful message to young people worked to expand literacy, English- selection and come together for that they are valued and that we’re language skills for non-native engaging discussions and programs all in this together.” speakers, job skills, and digital literacy with community partners throughout “Neighborhood libraries provide safe and access for the community served the city. Summer of Wonder, the Free and enriching environments where by Paschalville Library. Library’s renowned summer learning children can come when they’re not program, has motivated more than Through its Community Catalyst in school,” she continues. “And LEAP one million children to keep reading Initiative, IMLS supports approaches then builds on that foundation with the and learning during the summer for libraries, archives, museums, powerful idea that young people learn months for over 25 years. and other partner organizations to best when they’re given responsibility actively co-create, deepen, and sustain “A literate and well-informed for helping one another. It’s a tiered collaborative efforts to improve local citizenry is the bulwark of our mentoring program: students not communities. democracy. The Free Library only receive excellent academic enables access for all of us to books support, but also have the opportunity “As centers of learning and catalysts and materials, as well as vital to become teachers themselves and of community change, libraries programming,” says Kline. “Our law eventually gain paid employment. Over and museums connect people with firm, Kline & Specter, believes in our time, students learn how to engage programs, services, collections, community, and the Free Library is a more effectively in their own academic information, and new ideas in the “A literate and well-informed pillar of that community, providing a pursuits and the workforce.” arts, sciences, and humanities. They unique resource to everyone.” serve as vital spaces where people can The sense of community the program citizenry is the bulwark of our connect with each other,” said IMLS engenders resonates with Petersmeyer, Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew. “IMLS democracy. The Free Library who is a military veteran and physician. is proud to support their work through “In the military, you rely on those enables access for all of us our grant-making as they inform and above you and look after those under to books and materials, inspire all in their communities.” you,” she explains. “And in medicine, as well as vital programming.” we say, ‘See one, do one, teach one.’ TOM KLINE It’s powerful for young people to feel they have agency and can be trusted to handle growing responsibilities.” 10 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 11 Greenawalts PECO Powers Support Humanities Elizabeth Larsson Workforce LEADERSHIP Programming Soars with the Ravens Development Rich and Peggy Greenawalt have been Membership programs are a critical Since 2016, the Business Resource and OF enthusiastic friends and advocates component of our fundraising Innovation Center (BRIC) has been SUPPORT of the Free Library of Philadelphia strategy, and Raven Society a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs, for many years, proudly counting it members set an enthusiastic nonprofits, inventors, and job seekers among their favorite institutions. Rich, example for all donors to follow. at the Free Library, helping thousands INSPIRING in particular, has devoted many hours Elizabeth Larsson has been of people enhance their skills through of service to the Library. A member contributing as a Raven since public programs and individualized of the Board of Directors since 2003, 2013 and has served on the Raven guidance in research and planning. formerly serving as the Board’s First Society Council since 2016. As Beginning in fiscal year 2019, with CURIOSITY Vice Chair and currently serving as its a member of the council’s event generous support from PECO, the Secretary, Rich headed the committee committee, Elizabeth assists with BRIC developed an innovative pilot to oversee the affiliation between the the planning and execution of some program that will introduce job seekers Free Library and The Rosenbach. of the Library’s most engaging to entry-level, living-wage jobs in events, including the Ravens on sectors they are not familiar with. By In fiscal year 2019, the couple made the Rooftop summer celebration identifying growing local industries a significant investment toward the at Parkway Central and the Raven where companies are challenged to establishment of an endowment to Society spelling bee, which launched fill positions and teaching job seekers support humanities programming last year to rave reviews. And she is how to successfully apply for those in the neighborhood libraries. This proud to participate. opportunities, the Library connects endowment is funded in part by a our city’s employers with qualified challenge grant from the National “The Free Library’s reach amazes employees they might not otherwise Endowment for the Humanities me,” she says. “From Read by 4th meet. It’s a win-win for our customers (NEH). The endowment will support to Stories Alive, playgrounds that and for our city. community-driven programs, such as promote literacy to the BRIC’s performances, historic exhibitions, art services, teen programming, the These services will originate from projects, poetry readings, and more in Rare Book Department, the tool the BRIC at Parkway Central and libraries throughout the city. and instrument lending libraries, will be replicated at regional and and all the primary sources that I neighborhood libraries across the city. “The Free Library serves millions of relied on in high school, the Free visitors every year with locations “PECO proudly invests in the Library is incredibly active. That list in our many neighborhoods,” Rich communities we serve. One of doesn’t even cover half of what the boasts. “Our branches are welcoming, our important examples is the institution does in a single day.” comforting places to study, learn, partnership with the Free Library and access resources for jobs and The Raven Society brings together of Philadelphia and the BRIC,” says businesses. There is no comparable young friends from across Philadelphia Romona Riscoe Benson, Director of organization in our community. who share a passion for supporting Corporate and Community Relations The Free Library is unique, and it is the work of the Free Library of for PECO. “This resource provides “Our branches are welcoming, so important that all of us should Philadelphia. Membership support the opportunity for everyone to be comforting places to study, support this great organization.” touches everything the Free Library included in the workforce of the future.” does each year, and the Ravens help learn, and access resources for make it all possible. jobs and businesses.” RICH GREENAWALT

12 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 13 The Free Library Each of the signature spaces was transforming our Parkway Central made possible by Building Inspiration: Library with captivating new spaces Celebrates a 21st-Century Libraries Initiative, the that attract all people—from the job LEADERSHIP Reimagined most ambitious capital campaign in seeker to the scholar, the toddler to Parkway Central the Library’s history. The Library met the senior, from morning til night— its financial goals for the campaign and and all within this magnificently OF Since its opening in 1927, the completed construction on schedule. restored beacon on the Parkway.” SUPPORT Parkway Central Library has served as a vibrant community hub, “One of the surprising developments Nearly 5,500 participated in the April providing vital resources and hosting of the digital age is that libraries grand opening celebrations, and in CAPITAL a wide variety of civic, cultural, and have become more, not less, relevant. just their first few months, The Heim educational programs and activities But to serve their communities in Center, an active gathering space for for Philadelphians and visitors new ways, libraries have had to civic and cultural programming; the from around the world. After nearly reinvent themselves,” says Donald Field Teen Center, a space designed PROJECTS 100 years as one of the city’s most Kimelman, who made a significant and programmed exclusively active public spaces, the Beaux-Arts contribution toward Building for teens; and the BRIC, a hub jewel has undergone an ambitious Inspiration in 2019. “There can be no for Philadelphia’s entrepreneurs, transformation as the Library better example than the latest phase inventors, nonprofits, and job seekers, responds to the contemporary needs of the revitalization of the landmark are already transforming the Library of its communities. Parkway Central Library—removing experience for our customers. floors of stacks containing tens of “I don’t think there is any more In the spring of 2019, the Free thousands of infrequently requested important cultural institution in Library successfully completed the books to create exciting new spaces Philadelphia than the Free Library,” third phase of a bold reimagining of that will meet Philadelphians’ current says former Board of Trustees Parkway Central—the culmination of and future needs.” over a decade of renovations—with Chair and Foundation Board of the opening of three spectacular “You can’t do everything in life, and Directors member Alec Kerr. “There The Robert and new spaces: The Robert and Eileen you can’t live forever, but you sure is something going on every night, Eileen Kennedy Heim Kennedy Heim Center for Cultural can make a difference when you care and the audience is different every Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement, the Marie deeply about something!” say long- night.” Kerr was among the Building and Civic Engagement and Joseph Field Teen Center, and the time Library supporters and campaign Inspiration campaign’s most vocal contributors Tobey and Mark Dichter. advocates and generous supporters FIRST FLOOR • 7,200 SQUARE FEET Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC). Linking these new “We care about providing opportunity in fiscal year 2019.“There is no more An active gathering space areas to the historic building is the for learning and access to resources to vital place to put philanthropic for diverse programs William B. Dietrich Grand Staircase. all. Nothing realizes that hope better dollars,” he contends. “Libraries and civic engagement. than the Free Library of Philadelphia. change lives. There is no doubt It is a privilege to play a role in about it.”

Business Resource Marie and Joseph Field and Innovation Center Teen Center GROUND FLOOR • 8,200 SQUARE FEET GROUND FLOOR 4,000 SQUARE FEET A hub for Philadelphia’s entrepreneurs, inventors, Customized programming nonprofits, and job seekers. and a gaming area— exclusively for teens.

14 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 15 Arthur Spector Margy Meyerson Demonstrates Delmas Foundation Is Devoted to The LEADERSHIP Leadership Service Champions Melville Rosenbach’s Future Arthur Spector served as The The Rosenbach has an excellent Margy Ellin Meyerson joined The OF Rosenbach’s chair for more than Herman Melville collection—one Rosenbach’s Board of Directors SUPPORT eight years, stepping down at the end of the best in the world: it even in 1974 and remained a voting of fiscal year 2019 after a tenure that includes Nathaniel Hawthorne’s member for an astonishing 31 years, saw dramatic growth and the merger copy of Moby-Dick, inscribed for 10 of which she also served as THE ROSENBACH of The Rosenbach with the Free by Melville himself. In fiscal year Chairman. She has been an honorary Library of Philadelphia Foundation in 2019, the Gladys Krieble Delmas Director since 2005. An expert on The Rosenbach’s mission is to foster inquiry, learning, and creative thought by engaging 2014. In addition to financial support Foundation awarded a grant to city planning, a seasoned world audiences in programs, exhibitions, and research inspired by our collections. The Rosenbach and board leadership, Arthur brought The Rosenbach for its exhibition traveler, and an accomplished is a formal partner of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, but maintains its own to The Rosenbach a philosophy that American Voyager: Herman Melville fundraiser—her late husband, people want to be engaged with rare at 200, which runs from October Martin, served as President of the board, not-for-profit status, and budget. The Rosenbach and the Free Library of Philadelphia books and manuscripts through 2019 through spring 2020. University of Pennsylvania—Margy Foundation work in tandem to fulfill their missions, each complementing the other. excellent and creative programming. also perfected the art of being a good Few American writers have achieved Under Arthur’s leadership, The neighbor, often opening her Spruce the cultural impact of Melville, Rosenbach added lectures and Street home to The Rosenbach for yet he died unrecognized by his discussions as well as musical and dinners and other events. Now 96 contemporaries for his genius. To theatrical performances. It expanded and living in Washington, DC, she is commemorate the 200th anniversary the variety of hands-on experiences, still passionate about the collections of Melville’s birth, The Rosenbach’s like tours and reading courses, all that The Rosenbach brings to life exhibition explores the life, works, of which highlight the collection’s through programming. While living and legacy of this iconic author. depth and move intellectual content in Philadelphia, she often brought American Voyager examines how from the bookshelf to the hands of visiting dignitaries to see one of her Melville fled to the watery fringes of the public. Arthur oversaw expanded favorites, an illustrated manuscript 19th-century life to grasp core truths access to the Rosenbach brothers’ recounting the adventures of the about American society—and even historic house and a plan to create an first Japanese man ever to set foot human nature itself—and challenges outdoor space for special events. in the United States, in the 1840s. visitors to consider what Melville’s More recently, Margy supported The The Rosenbach has transformed writings have to say about modern Rosenbach through the Transition from a quiet rare-book repository America through the lens of marine Fund to forge the affiliation with to a vibrant, relevant community conservation, globalization, social the Free Library of Philadelphia gathering place, where people come justice, and LGBTQ+ identity. Foundation, expand The Rosenbach’s to read together, discuss ideas, and The Delmas Foundation supports capacity, and to sustain the connect with the great writers and excellence in scholarship by libraries organization and its collections for thinkers of our time. Arthur led The and other institutions that transmit long into the future. She remains a Rosenbach to increase the number our cultural heritage. proud supporter. and types of ways people from all backgrounds access the collection.

16 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 17 FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISING ACHIEVEMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS THE FREE LIBRARY OF THE ROSENBACH PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION

The following figures reflect all gifts and pledges made to the Free Library The following figures reflect all gifts and pledges made to of Philadelphia Foundation during fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019). The Rosenbach during fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019).

TOTAL FY19 DONORS TOTAL FY19 GIFTS TOTAL FY19 DOLLARS TOTAL FY19 DONORS TOTAL FY19 GIFTS TOTAL FY19 DOLLARS 6,906 10,045 $14,270,345 537 755 $1,313,399

% INDIVIDUALS % FOUNDATIONS 63 $8,833,730 49 $644,400 % FOUNDATIONS % INDIVIDUALS 24 $3,436,937 45 $594,335 WHERE WHERE SUPPORT % CORPORATIONS SUPPORT % GOVERNMENT/PUBLIC ENTITIES COMES 8 $1,191,128 COMES 3 $42,090 FROM FROM % GOVERNMENT/PUBLIC ENTITIES % CORPORATIONS 4 $613,778 2 $23,699 % OTHER ORGANIZATIONS % OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 1 $194,772 1 $8,875

% CAPITAL PROJECTS % CULTURAL AND CIVIC PROGRAMS % OPERATING AND PROGRAMS 54 $7,725,316 2 $335,648 94 $1,238,140 % UNRESTRICTED % NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARIES % COLLECTIONS/HUMANITIES 21 $3,008,034 2 $253,353 3 $40,353 HOW HOW SUPPORT % LITERACY PROGRAMMING % COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES SUPPORT % SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS IS $2,050,840 1 $203,280 IS 2 $23,906 APPLIED 15 APPLIED % ENDOWMENT % WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT % CAPITAL PROJECTS 3 $483,110 1 $185,664 1 $10,000 % OTHER % ENDOWMENT 1 $25,000 0 $1,000

18 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 19 FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICERS Michael A. Innocenzo OFFICERS Melissa Grimm Barbara Sutherland, Chair Philip Jaurigue Pamela Dembe, Chair Anuj Gupta D. Jeffry Benoliel, First Vice Chair Geoffrey Kent Donna Allie, Vice Chair Robert C. Heim Miriam S. Spector, Ed. D.*, Second Vice Chair Alexander Kerr John J. Soroko, Vice Chair Nancy D. Kolb Pamela Dembe, Vice Chair, Ex Officio Eugene Bourne LeFevre Barbara Sutherland, Vice Chair, Ex Officio Kathryn Ott Lovell Jay L. Weinstein, Treasurer Marciene Mattleman* Donald Generals, Secretary H.W. Jerome Maddox Rich Greenawalt, Secretary Stephanie W. Naidoff, Esq. Folasade A. Olanipekun-Lewis, Treasurer Sonia Sanchez Siobhan A. Reardon, President and Director Bernard Newman Siobhan A. Reardon, President and Director Suzanne Simons Patrick M. Oates, Ph.D. Elaine Tomlin MEMBERS Folasade A. Olanipekun-Lewis MEMBERS Nicholas D. Torres Robert Adelson William R. Sasso, Esq. Christopher Arlene Ignatius C. Wang Cynthia H. Affleck Susan G. Smith Douglas Carney Carol Banford Lenore Steiner Jenée Chizick-Agüero EMERITUS Judge Phyllis W. Beck (ret.) Shelley Stewart Jeffrey Cooper Gloria Twine Chisum James J. Biles Larry Weiss Brigitte Daniel W. Wilson Goode Sr. Sheldon M. Bonovitz Michael DiBerardinis Herman Mattleman Benito Cachinero-Sánchez EMERITUS Tobey Gordon Dichter M. Teresa Sarmina Jeffrey Cooper James Averill George S. Day Peter A. Benoliel Tobey Gordon Dichter Marie Field Andrea Ehrlich Elizabeth H. Gemmill, Esq. Donna Gerson W. Wilson Goode Sr. Melissa Grimm Daniel Gordon Janet Haas, M.D. Leslie Anne Miller THE ROSENBACH BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pekka Hakkarainen A. Morris Williams Jr. Robert C. Heim John Imbesi OFFICERS Susan B. Muller * Deceased Arthur Spector, Chairman Michael A. Naidoff Lenore H. Steiner, Vice Chair Peter D. Nalle Carol Banford, Treasurer Bernard Newman Robert I. Friedman, Secretary Liza Seltzer Arthur Spector MEMBERS Lenore H. Steiner Cynthia H. Affleck Robert K. Urquhart James H. Averill Yolanda Wisher Carol Banford Clare Yellin Alyse Bodine Benito Cachinero-Sánchez HONORARY MEMBERS Emily Cavanagh Frederick R. Haas Amy Coes Alan R. Hirsig Alexandra Victor Edsall Janet S. Klein Amy L. Finkel Margy Ellin Meyerson Robert I. Friedman Susan D. Ravenscroft Gage Johnston Robin Rubenstein Eileen Kennedy John C. Tuten Jr. Alexander Kerr David H. Wice Jacqueline M. Kraeutler

20 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 21 SUPPORTING THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA

Susan and Pekka Hakkarainen Susan and Jim Meyer Jacqueline and Eric Kraeutler Sondra Taylor Bergey CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE THE GEORGE S. Ms. Nancy Klaus and Mr. Jeffrey Cooper Stephanie and Michael Naidoff Sue D. and Reinhard Kruse Chris and Wade Berrettini The Free Library of Philadelphia PEPPER SOCIETY Stephanie Marudas and Dimitri Pappas Linda and Jeffrey Needleman Ruth and Peter Laibson Allen D. Black and R. Randolph Apgar Foundation gratefully acknowledges the The Free Library of Philadelphia Linda and Thomas McCarthy Zoë S. Pappas Lonnie and Murray Levin Sally Cooper Bleznak following individuals and organizations Laura and Marc McKenna Debra J. Poul and Leonard P. Goldberger Suzanne and Robert Levin Ronnie L. Bloom and Richard F. Summers Foundation is delighted to recognize Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Eileen Rosenau Jody and Michael Lurie Fran Freedman Blum and Jon Blum whose lifetime gifts and pledges to the following members of the George S. the Free Library and The Rosenbach Susan B. Muller Linda and Charles Schelke Ella Miller Alyse and Jim Bodine Pepper Society in fiscal year 2019. Judy and Bud Newman Julia Scott and Jason Rekulak Lyn and David* Montgomery Mary Brewster and Frank Innes total $1 million or more. Neil A. Oxman, Esq. Liza and Jonathan Seltzer Rhonda and James Mordy Bonnie Brier and Bruce Rosenfield ELKINS CIRCLE Gretchen and Jay Riley Eileen and Richard Sichel Ann P. and Thomas B. Morris Nancy and George Brodie The Annenberg Foundation $25,000 AND ABOVE Helen L. Schneider Suzanne Simons Peter and Eleanor Nalle Judy Brown and Cynthia Youtzy The Arcadia Foundation Cindy and John Affleck Jonne and Corey Smith Susan G. Smith Nancy and Dean Nance Linda Burke Janet and Jim Averill Janet and Jim Averill Miriam* and Arthur Spector Maxine J. Stotland Barbara Oldenhoff Rebecca Bushnell and John Toner Willo Carey and Peter A. Benoliel Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey Ann and Shelley Stewart Nancy and Lee Tabas Shara and William Pollie Helen and Robert Buttel City of Philadelphia Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Janice Volkman in memory of Peggy and Ellis* Wachs Siobhan and James Reardon Giuliana and Eugenio Calabi Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Carolyn Cannuscio and Daniel Rader Edward Volkman Jay and Butsie Weinstein Kathryn Rhodes Elaine Woo Camarda Tobey and Mark Dichter Sarah Miller Coulson Barbara Watson and Robert P. Curley Sandy and Phil Ringo Elise and Richard Carr William B. Dietrich Foundation Tobey and Mark Dichter Anonymous (1) BEATRIX POTTER CIRCLE Mimi and Richard Robertson Deborah and Alan Casnoff Marie and Joseph Field Marie and Joseph Field $2,500—$4,999 Theresa and John Rollins Larry Ceisler and Lina Hartocollis The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Peggy and Rich Greenawalt POE CIRCLE Donna L. Allie and David Rivers Margaret Sadler Polly Cohen Sally and Dan Gordon Janet and John Haas $5,000—$9,999 Barbara B. and Theodore R. Aronson Katie and Anthony Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cohn Peggy and Rich Greenawalt Robert and Eileen Kennedy Heim Robert Abramowitz and Susan Stewart Eileen Baird Bryna and Andrew Scott John Colborn Otto Haas Charitable Trust, Toba and Lawrence Kerson Neysa and Arlin* Adams Carol Baker and Mark Stein Kate and Sam Sidewater Sarah Connelly and Stephen Connelly recommended by Janet and John Haas Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer and Marta and Bob Adelson David and Margaret Balamuth Janeane and Robert Sloane Julie Conover Hamilton Family Foundation Joe Neubauer Valarie J. Allen and H.W. Jerome Maddox Lisa F. Becker and Joseph M. Becker Cynthia Solot and Steven D. Handler, M.D. Rebecca and Luis Cornejo Robert and Eileen Kennedy Heim Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman Sarah and David Andrews Joan Stroud Blaine Stacey Leigh Spector and Ira Brind Martha Cornog Nancy and Alan Hirsig Barbara and Fred Sutherland David R. and Patricia D. Atkinson Douglas E. Carney Pat and Phil Turberg Anthony Creamer III Independence Foundation A. Morris Williams Jr. Foundation Carol and Bruce Caswell Kathleen and Emory Van Cleve Prudence Dalrymple and Ronald Dunbar Institute of Museum and Library Services Sankey and Constance Williams Phyllis W. and Aaron T. Beck Gloria Twine Chisum Martha Scott Walton M.M. Dalziel and E.A. Rogers John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Anonymous (1) Nadine and James Biles Rhonda and David Cohen Sherley Young Diane and Theodore Danoff The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Mary and James Brown Nancy and David Colman Anonymous (1) Eleanor and Harold* Davis Foundation DICKENS CIRCLE Andrea Commaker and Jim Levin Hope Comisky and Jeffrey Braff Anahita Deboo and Cavas Pavri William Penn Foundation $10,000—$24,999 Sheila and John Connors Rebecca L. Craik and Mark Haskins PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Marilyn Deutsch Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Pam and Tim Alles Peggy and Mark Curchack Judith N. Dean and James D. Crawford $1,500—$2,499 Anna Maria and Richard DiDio Commission Claudia and Richard Balderston Nadia and Matt Daniel Beth Phillips Dooneief Lauren Zinn Abel Betsy and Kevin Donohoe The Pew Charitable Trusts Sheila and Myron Bassman Alice and George Day Sara W. and Dieter Forster Mignon Adams and Martin Laufe Derick Dreher and Gudrun Dauner Philadelphia City Institute Board of Meg and Roger Berlin Katharine and Graham Finney Barbara F. Freed, Ph.D. and Janice and Pete Albert Janet Dreher Managers Deborah Boardman and Gene LeFevre Amy A. Fox and Daniel H. Wheeler Alan J. Mittelman, Esq. Arleen Armstrong Patricia Marie Dugan The Philadelphia Foundation Amy Branch and Jeff Benoliel Robert and Penny Fox Wendy and Richard Glazer Lisa and Michael Aronson Deborah and David Duys PNC Bank Lois and Julian Brodsky Judith Block Ginsberg Linda and David Glickstein Myrna and Howard Asher Barbara Eberlein and Jerry Wind William H. Shea Jr. Michael P. Buckley Barbara and Jerome Glickman Mary Gregg and John Ryan David Baker and Irene Levy Baker Alexandra Edsall and Robert Victor Leon C. Sunstein Lucy and Roger Cox Sally and Dan Gordon Jacqueline and David Griffith K.C. and Arthur Baldadian Kristin Edwards Barbara and Fred Sutherland Pamela and David Dembe Iris Gold and Jeffrey Greenstein Crystal Gurin Lynda Barness Mary Ersek The Vanguard Group Foundation Andrea and Alexander Ehrlich Melissa Grimm Susie and Bob Harries Diane and Robert Bass Evelyn Eskin and Dr. David Major Wells Fargo Pamela and Peter Freyd Ann Marie Horner and Terry Horner Mrs. Robert P. Hauptfuhrer Eileen and Richard Bazelon Helen and Leonard Evelev Constance and Sankey Williams Elizabeth H. Gemmill Michael Innocenzo Kate Hollos Jane N. Beatty Mina and Peter Fader Ruth W.* and A. Morris Williams Jr. Donna L. and David A. Gerson Philip Jaurigue Lynne and Harold Honickman Sylvia Beck and Jay Federman Jean M. Farnsworth Wyncote Foundation at the Deborah G. Gorman and Benito Arthur M. Kaplan and R. Duane Perry Mary Hugues Sally J. Bellet Aeryn and Bruce Fenton recommendation of Frederick Haas Cachinero-Sánchez Sharon and Joel Koppelman Barbara Jaffe and Howard Langer Leslie H. Benoliel and Jaimie and David Field Carole Haas Gravagno The Loki’s Fund Christine Kanas L. Alexander Hamilton III Amy L. Finkel and Richard J. Braemer Elizabeth and Raymond Grenald Cynthia and Roger Lopata Margaret W. and Alexander Kerr Alexis M. Berg and Joel L. Marmar Amy Finkelstein Harriet and Bernie Gross Frances G. Martin * Deceased

22 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 23 SUPPORTING OTHER THE FREE LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP OF PHILADELPHIA OPPORTUNITIES continued Gerry and Marshall Fisher Kate and Peter Kelsen Dana Nechemia Gail E. Seygal Carol Fixman and Stephen Kobrin Alexandra Kendrick Katherine L. Niven, Esq. Marciarose Shestack The Free Library of Philadelphia Irma and Christopher Fralic Martha and Robert Kennedy Amy Norr and Jeff Metz Marjorie K. Shiekman Foundation is also pleased to offer Kay and Jim Gately Michaela and Geoffrey Kent in memory of David Norr Jane Shore and Walker Gilmore Terri N. Gelberg Madeleine and Steven Kessler Janet E. Novak and Christopher P. Sarnowski Claire Shubik-Richards and Seth membership opportunities to young Bob Gelsher Ellen J. Kim and Max Ahn Marissa and Michael O’Connell Richards-Shubik Alix Gerz and George Matysik Jr. Daphne Klausner and Ron Litman Susan Odessey Rita and Robert Siegle professionals and families with Eileen Gibbons Wendy and Joshua Klein Andrea Toy Ohta and Brian Ohta Bart and Sandy Silverman children age 12 and under. Terry Gillen Walter Korn Julie and Eric Orts SaraKay and Stanton Smullens Sondra Gittis Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Krauss in memory Kimberly C. Oxholm and Carl Oxholm III Ellen B. Solms Annetta Foster Givhan of Judith Krauss Platt Justin Pagliei Cameron and John J. Soroko Kathleen Glackin Barbara S.M. Kretchmar Parul Patel and Sharan Nirmul Ann Rosen Spector and Larry H. Spector THE RAVEN SOCIETY Barbara and Stephen Gold Marcia and Edward Kung Meredyth D. Patterson and Evelyn G. Spritz Betty and Morton Goldfield Gail Loeb Kunreuther and Howard Timothy B. Barnard Anne Saris Stevenson Debra Wolf Goldstein and Jay Goldstein Kunreuther Valerie D. Pearce Glenna Stewart The Raven Society brings together young professionals Joan and William Goldstein Anita Toby Lager Jane G. Pepper Phil Straus and Margaret Harris from across Philadelphia who share a passion for Kathy Gosliner and Joe Lurie Joan Switt Langbord Josh Peskin Louise and David Strawbridge supporting the work of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Betty Gottlieb Robert and Mary Lawler Sarah and Michael Peterson Emily Suda and Graham Dobereiner Ravens gain unique access and insider insights on the Susan and Richard Gould Pamela D. Laws and Robert I. Whitelaw Maria Petrillo and Mark MacQueen Judith Sullivan Rosalie Greenfield-Matzkin Anne Silvers Lee and Wynn Lee Ellyn Phillips Judith Tannenbaum critical work of the Free Library through behind-the- Adele and Bertram* Greenspun Margery P. Lee Marilyn J. Phister Rabbi Lynnda and Larry Targan scenes tours of special collections and exhibitions, and Lyn and Harry Groome Ellyn and Seth Lehr Janine and Paul Pollock M. Kathryn Taylor and Jonathan H. Sprogell social, educational, and networking events throughout the Peter Haas Gloria Hoffman Leibovitz Karen Poul and Jon C. Sirlin Molly Rouse Terlevich and Fabio Terlevich year. Membership begins with gifts of $100 annually. Kay and Harry Halloran Peggy and Gary Leimkuhler Jennie Kerson Pritzker and Michael Pritzker Claudia Tesoro and Richard Greenstein W. Henry and Susan Harrison Gail and Richard Levan Beth Probinsky Lyn and Ed Tettemer Libby S. Harwitz and Burton Blender Jan Levine and Michael Zuckerman Helen and David Pudlin Mary Ann Thomas Ingrid Heim Sharon F. Levy Ellen M. Ravin Carol Thomson and Paul Wheeling THE KNEE-HI SOCIETY Susan Hippensteele Myra Leysorek and Leonard Nakamura Elizabeth and Joseph Reardon Barrie Trimingham and David Pierson Bettina Hoerlin and Gino Segrè Sylvia and Norman Lieberman Ellen* and Stephen Redden Deborah Feith Tye Ruth and Rick Horowitz Sally and Tod MacKenzie Louise and Alan Reed Robert K. Urquhart In 1938, Philadelphia public school principal Dr. George Helen and Bryan Horstmann-Allen Phyllis and Fred Magaziner Julie Reich Chris and Lee van de Velde E. Brunson visited the Free Library with Knee-Hi, his Margot and Ellis Horwitz Elizabeth Burns Mahoney Constance Benoliel Rock and Albert C. Vara wire-haired terrier, to assist with a summer reading Louise and Joseph Huber Ricki and Alan Mandeloff Milton L. Rock* Kara Chickson Verghese and initiative. Ever since, Knee-Hi has been lovingly referred Laura and Ben Huggett Diane and William Marimow Caro and Bob Rock Subhash Verghese Lesley Ann Hughes Laura Buck Marshall and Samuel Marshall Cintra and Franklyn Rodgers Patricia and Thomas Vernon to as the Free Library’s mascot. In the spirit of Knee- Jean Hurd and Leon Kowalski Lynne G. Maxwell Nancy Roesch Sally Walker and Tom Gilmore Hi and Dr. Brunson, the Knee-Hi Society provides Judith and Richard Hurtig Patricia M. McCabe Lynn Rosenthal and Herbert Fineburg Stephanie Warakomski parents and children unparalleled access to the Free Mary and Howard Hurtig Mimi and Jim McKenzie Lyn M. Ross Yu Wei and Jennifer Chang Library’s literacy resources through fun family activities, Joann Hyle and Kathryn Kolbert Valerie and Joseph E. McPeak, Ph.D. Carol Saline and Paul Rathblott Annie and Steve Weiss Valerie Jachimowicz and Bruce Amos Martha Mel and Henry Edmunds Gayle and Stuart Samuels Donna and Jeff White insider publications, and invitations to special events. Linda J. Jacobsen Fran E. Melmed and Robert C. Kopf Marie Savard, M.D. and Bradley Fenton, M.D. David and Betsy Wice Membership begins with gifts of $250 annually. Barry and Carrie Jacobson Audrey and Stanley Merves Adele Schaeffer Katharyn Wilber Julie and Richard Jaffe Helen and Tyrone Miller Nina Schafer Signe Wilkinson and Jon Landau Meg and Craig Johnson Geoff and Susie Mills Karyn Scher Flora Barth Wolf and Laslo V. Boyd FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Susan Joshi Evelyn Minick Ann Scheve Ted and Stevie Wolf MEMBERSHIP AT THE FREE LIBRARY, PLEASE Carol and Alan Kaplan Tara Mohr and Michael Goldfine Pamela and Alan* Schreiber Anonymous (6) VISIT FREELIBRARY.ORG/MEMBERSHIP OR Edward and Susanne Kaplan Allan C. Molotsky Grace Schuler and Thomas Tauber Ellen Kaye Linda and Laddie Montague Esta and Elias Schwartz CALL 215.567.7710. The Honorable Joyce S. Kean and Edward A. Montgomery Jr. Marinda and Harry K. Schwartz Dr. Herbert Kean Martha and I. Wistar Morris Denise Scobee Charles Keates Kathleen Mulhern* Ronnie Scotkin and Edward Hickey Margot and Robert Keith Elizabeth Murphy Bob and Didi Scott * Deceased * deceased

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Bonnie and Lon R. Greenberg Walter Korn INDIVIDUAL Melissa and Charlee Grimm Nadine Lomakin CONTRIBUTORS Nina Gussack and Allan Stein Tod and Sally MacKenzie UNRESTRICTED Michael Innocenzo Barbara and T. Michael Mather Philip Jaurigue Madeline Miller The Free Library of Philadelphia Elise and Abbie Leibowitz Carol Raviola Foundation is pleased to recognize Cynthia and Roger Lopata Joann Reinsel the following generous individuals Catharine E. Maxey Deborah and Samuel Schwartz who made unrestricted gifts and Alixandra and Keith Morgan Cameron and John J. Soroko pledges of $1,000 or more to the Stephanie and Michael Naidoff Emily and Harold Starr Free Library during fiscal year 2019. Estate of Marie T. Sauvageot Estate of David S. Winston Susan G. Smith Anonymous (2) $25,000 AND ABOVE Barbara and Todd Vanett $1,000—$1,499 Cindy and John Affleck Jay and Butsie Weinstein Ms. Christine A. Abbott and Janet and Jim Averill $2,500—$4,999 Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey Mr. Edward Herman* Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Valarie J. Allen and H.W. Jerome Maddox Advanta Foundation Tobey and Mark Dichter Donna L. Allie and David Rivers Jacqueline and Kenneth Andrews Marie and Joseph Field Elia D. Buck Maria Basili Peggy and Rich Greenawalt Philip Buck and Lisa Mostovoy Eileen and Richard Bazelon Otto Haas Charitable Trust, recommended Douglas E. Carney Sandra Bloch by Janet and John Haas Gloria Twine Chisum Jacqueline Chandler Robert and Eileen Kennedy Heim Terry and Peter Conn Eric N. Clausen Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman Elizabeth Feeney Brett Cohen Barbara and Fred Sutherland Margaret W. and Alexander Kerr Patricia Cramer A. Morris Williams Jr. Gloria Hoffman Leibovitz Elizabeth Crawford Caroline Rodgers Nancy Cunningham $10,000—$24,999 Marcia Witlin-Basickes Ellen Curran Deborah Boardman and Gene LeFevre Anonymous (1) Phyllis Detwiler Geraldine and Donald Duclow Amy Branch and Jeff Benoliel $1,500—$2,499 Eleanor and Harold* Davis Helen and Dr. William Elkins Pamela and David Dembe Carol and Winston Banford Lisa Erlbaum Andrea and Alexander Ehrlich Barbara Beck and Lawrence Eichel Alex J. Ettl Foundation at the request of Elizabeth H. Gemmill Rachel Blau-DuPlessis and Robert DuPlessis Cordelia E. Clement Donna L. and David A. Gerson Susan W. and Cummins Catherwood Jr. Linda Fishman Deborah G. Gorman and Benito Albert Chadwick Michèle Frank and Craig Smith Cachinero-Sánchez Nicholas Evageliou Elizabeth Glatfelter Susan and Pekka Hakkarainen Lawrence Finkelstein Miriam Gibbons and Seymour G. Mandell Ms. Nancy Klaus and Mr. Jeffrey Cooper Janet S. Fleisher* Meredith Graves and Michael J. Rotko The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Miriam Galster Ruth and David Gubernick Foundation Mary L. Goldman Dianne Harrison Miriam* and Arthur Spector Joan and Frank Goodman J. Barton Harrison Anonymous (2) Phyllis Grady Hannah Henderson Marsha Guggenheim Gail Hoffman $5,000—$9,999 Marie Iorio Hamilton* Leah Kaplan and Jon Smollen Marta and Bob Adelson Helen Horstmann-Allen and Susan Kaup and Michael Remshard Phyllis W. and Aaron T. Beck Bryan Horstmann-Allen and Family Rebecca and Gilbert Kerlin Nadine and James Biles Katherine Hovde and Kenneth Kulak Rachel and Wilbur Kipnes Alice and George Day Katherine Huseman and William Rich Karen Koziara Sally and Dan Gordon Michaela and Geoffrey Kent Marion Kreiter* Nicci and Mark Graham Sarah Kloss and Hari Palaiyanur Michele Langer and Alan Richard Cohen * Deceased

26 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 27 SUPPORTING THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA continued Joann A. Lawler Marie and Joseph Field $5,000—$9,999 INSTITUTIONAL $25,000—$99,999 $5,00—$9,999 Stephen C. Lehman Pamela and Peter Freyd Eileen Baird Bank of America 1900 Rittenhouse Square Condo Beverly Levy Elizabeth H. Gemmill Phyllis W. and Aaron T. Beck CONTRIBUTORS Citizens Bank Association Jane Lowe Peggy and Rich Greenawalt Nadine and James Biles The Free Library of Philadelphia City of Philadelphia, Department BB&T Christine Lussier David Haas Carolyn Cannuscio and Daniel Rader of Public Health Brodart Company Mary and Ian MacKinnon Dorrance H. Hamilton Charitable Trust Foundation is proud to acknowledge the Jean Cho following corporations and foundations Claneil Foundation The Christopher Ludwick Foundation Constance McGeorge Robert and Eileen Kennedy Heim Allan Domb Dry Family Charitable Foundation DiD Agency Group, LLC Katherine and William McNabb John and Patricia Imbesi Donna L. and David A. Gerson that provided vital support to the Free Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation The Edna W. Andrade Fund of The Dora and Pete Mitchell Lisa Kabnick and John McFadden Barbara and Jerome Glickman Library during fiscal year 2019. Friends of Philadelphia City Institute Philadelphia Foundation Edward A. Montgomery Jr. Margaret W. and Alexander Kerr Dolores and Roger Hillas GSK Friends Center City Retirement Jennifer Norwood-Sheran and Kevin Sheran Gay and Don Kimelman Michael Innocenzo $1,000,000 AND ABOVE Jeanne Kaskey Revocable Trust Community Anne O’Donnell Evelyn Korman Rhonda and William Levy Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Kline & Specter Friends of Fishtown Community Library Ann and Frank Reed Marguerite and Gerry* Lenfest Leo Model Foundation Redevelopment Assistance Capital The Lenfest Foundation Harriet G. Fredericks Foundation Madeleine Riley The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Constance Benoliel Rock and Milton L. Rock* Program The Mayor’s Fund for Philadelphia Independence Foundation Susan and Andrew Roberts Foundation Estate of Lidie Anne Smith The Vanguard Group Foundation The Philadelphia Foundation Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Betsy and Gerald Rorer Otto Haas Charitable Trust, recommended Miriam* and Arthur Spector William Penn Foundation Public Health Management Corporation National Science Foundation David Schlessinger by Janet and John Haas Maxine J. Stotland School District of Philadelphia Nubro, Inc. Marciarose Shestack Nancy Petersmeyer Peggy and Ellis Wachs Family Foundation $500,000—$999,999 Wrede Foundation Pennsylvania Humanities Council Patricia and Stephen Segal Barbara and Fred Sutherland The Pew Charitable Trusts The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Elsie R. Stern and Steven D. Cohen Sankey and Constance Williams $2,500—$4,999 $10,000—$24,999 Reliance Standard Life Insurance Phyllis and Peter Snyder A. Morris Williams Jr. Sheila and Myron Bassman $250,000—$499,999 The Allen Hilles Fund Company Delphi Project Foundation Susan Sorenson Cindy and Steve Yingling Helen Cunningham John S. and James L. Knight Foundation The Bancorp Target Corporation Joseph St. Geme Anonymous (1) Richard Dupuis The Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Beginnings Learning Center II, Ltd. Vynamic James Stambaugh Ronald Goldstock Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation Believe in Reading Foundation Saul Sternberg $10,000—$24,999 Mary Lee and Leonard Haas Patrick J. McGovern Foundation The Chamber of Commerce for Greater $2,500—$4,999 Martha and Stephen Takats Alison A. Anderson Karen G. Kilimnik Philadelphia City Institute Board of Philadelphia Caroline J.S. Sanders Charitable Trust #1 David V.N. Taylor Barbara B. and Theodore R. Aronson Teresa and Gary Miles Managers Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Anne Tobey and Peter Schoenbach Judith L. and Charles T.* Bardes Bonnie and Paul Offit Institute of Museum and Library Services Foundation Cozen O’Connor Laura Ward and David Newmann Lisa F. Becker and Joseph M. Becker Katie and Anthony Schaeffer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Friends of Rittenhouse Square Wendy Wilson and Bruce McKittrick Meg and Roger Berlin Bettyruth Walter $100,000—$249,999 Department of Human Services Larsson & Scheuritzel P.C. Barbara Woods Amy Branch and Jeff Benoliel David and Betsy Wice Comcast Corporation The Elkes Foundation The McLean Contributionship Anonymous (1) Michael P. Buckley Anonymous (1) Lincoln Financial Foundation The Gordon Charter Foundation Ann and Rick Collier National Endowment for the Humanities Greenberg Traurig, LLP $1,500—$2,499 INDIVIDUAL Alice and George Day $1,500—$2,499 PECO Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust of BNY 250 South Eighteenth Street Pamela and David Dembe Sally Burrell and David Sorensen Philadelphia Youth Network Mellon Mid-Atlantic Charitable Trusts Condominium CONTRIBUTORS Kathy and Jack Donnelly Marcia and Walter Carpenter United Way of Greater Philadelphia and The Joseph B. Godwin and Bertha Wurts Elliott-Lewis Corporation SPECIAL PROJECTS Drs. Barbara* and Leonard Frank Martha Cornog Southern New Jersey Godwin Memorial Fund Mastery Charter School Network Support Peter Haas Joseph Hepburn* Wells Fargo Lincoln Financial Group Team The Free Library of Philadelphia Toba and Lawrence Kerson Carol and Alan Kaplan Wells Fargo Regional Foundation Origlio Beverage Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP Foundation is pleased to recognize the Ruth and Peter Laibson Deborah Klehr Osage Partners Museum Council of Greater Philadelphia following generous individuals who made Dale and Richard Levy Tod and Sally MacKenzie PNC Bank Space Science Institute gifts and pledges of $1,500 or more for Rhonda and James Mordy Bennett Picker Samuel S. Fels Fund University of Pittsburgh special projects during fiscal year 2019. Aleni Pappas and Anthony Kyriakakis Mary Wolfington The Sylvia W. and Randle M. Kauders Linda and Charles Schelke Foundation $25,000 AND ABOVE Harriet and Larry Weiss Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation Cindy and John Affleck Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation Lloyd Alexander* David R. and Patricia D. Atkinson Foundation Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey Tobey and Mark Dichter Dry Family Charitable Foundation * Deceased

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Gail and Peter* Hearn BENOLIEL SOCIETY Antoinette Hoagland The Free Library of Philadelphia Warren Hoffman Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Virginia H. Hollowbush Fund thoughtful individuals who have provided Edward W. Hoy for the future of the Free Library by Rosaline and Robert* Joseph making a life income gift or including the Charles Keates Library in their estate plans. Marlyn and Norman Kline Deborah Komins Bernice Koplan Ihsan Ahmed Sue D. and Reinhard Kruse Estate of Janet M. Andereck Magali and Charles Larson Joseph F. Baker Anne Silvers Lee and Wynn Lee Sherrin H. Baky-Nessler The Loki’s Fund Carl J. Balis Larry Magid Sheila and Myron Bassman Randi and William Marrazzo Khadija Benaissa Jane R. Mason and Dr. Bernard A. Mason Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey Priscilla McDougal Sally Cooper Bleznak Kim and Tom Moon Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Tara Lynne Murphy Andrea Boyd Anita M. Myette Judy Brown and Cynthia Youtzy Stephanie and Michael Naidoff Carol W. Buettger Linda and Jeffrey Needleman Helen and Robert Buttel Susan Odessey Joseph Cesa Blanche Opperman Trust Carol Shlifer Clapp Neil A. Oxman, Esq. Estate of Lillian M. Cooper Shirley A. Page John W. Cunningham Jr. Marilyn Phister Peggy and Mark Curchack Marcia J. Rogers Victoria and Colin Dawson Eileen Rosenau Dorothy J. del Bueno J. Randall Rosensteel Doris N. Desher Helen L. Schneider Tobey and Mark Dichter Patricia and Scott Schultz Ruth Dillon* Estate of Lidie Smith Donkey Dover Jr. Susan G. Smith Estate of Alfred Ferreri Miriam* and Arthur Spector Amy Finkelstein Evelyn G. Spritz Graham Finney Leon C. Sunstein Abbe Fletman and Jane Hinkle Sherry A. Swirsky Drs. Barbara* and Leonard Frank Lorraine Urbeit Barbara F. Freed, Ph.D. Nadeen Van Tuyle and Gilbert Feinberg Jill Friedman-Rickman Debra Weiner Professor Eileen Gambrill Ruth W.* and A. Morris Williams Jr. Ms. Elaine Gelb and Mr. Marc H. Pachtman Mara and Kenneth Wolfgang Bob Gelsher Joseph Wright Fund Paula Needs Glazier Anonymous (1) Betty Gottlieb Bruce Jay Gould Kathleen Greenacre Peggy and Rich Greenawalt Estate of Dorrance H. Hamilton Mark Haskins and Rebecca Craik * Deceased

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Emily C. Riley DELANCEY SOCIETY Robin and Mark E. Rubenstein INDIVIDUAL The Rosenbach is proud to Richard and Eileen Sichel CONTRIBUTORS acknowledge the following members of Barbara H. and L. Frederick Sutherland SPECIAL PROJECTS the Delancey Society in fiscal year 2019. LEWIS CARROLL CIRCLE The Rosenbach is pleased to recognize the individuals who generously funded JAMES JOYCE CIRCLE $1,000—$2,499 $20,000 AND ABOVE Bonnie Barnes Rosenbach programs and restricted Cynthia and John Affleck Carol and Horace Barsh projects during fiscal year 2019. Diane and Robert Bass James H. and Janet S. Averill Bonnie Barnes Kelsey Scouten Bates and Glenn Bates Frederick R. Haas Alexandra V. Edsall and Robert S. Victor Leslie Benoliel and Alexander Hamilton Eileen Kennedy and Robert C. Heim Helen W. Drutt English Alyse and Jim Bodine Judith and Bernard Newman Pamela and Peter Freyd Stewart Cades Lenore H. Steiner and Perry A. Lerner Alix Gerz and George Matysik Tobey and Mark Dichter Nancy Brockway Marvin and Peter F. Marvin Derick Dreher and Gudrun Dauner BRAM STOKER CIRCLE Genie and James L. Murphy Frederick W. Dreher, Esq. $10,000—$19,999 Eleanor and Peter D. Nalle Constance and Paul Dry Amy and R. Putnam Coes III Liza and Jonathan Seltzer Amy L. Finkel and Richard J. Braemer Margy Ellin Meyerson Arthur and Miriam* Spector Judy and Allen Freedman Susan B. Muller Lenore H. Steiner and Perry A. Lerner Pamela and Peter Freyd Arthur and Miriam* Spector Susan Tane Jim and Kay Gately Robert K. Urquhart Donna L. and David A. Gerson MARIANNE MOORE CIRCLE Pamela and Clarence Wolf $5,000—$9,999 Deborah G. Gorman and Peter A. Benoliel and Willo Carey Benito Cachinero-Sánchez Amy Branch and D. Jeffry Benoliel Peggy and Richard Greenawalt INSTITUTIONAL Emily and Michael Cavanagh Natalie and Ralph Hirshorn CONTRIBUTORS Alexandra V. Edsall and Robert S. Victor Alan R. and Nancy J. Hirsig Gage Johnston and Jack I. Jallo Leroy E. Kean The Rosenbach is proud to Jacqueline and Eric Kraeutler Sarah and Kevin Kleinschmidt acknowledge the following Susan McDonald Ruth and Peter Laibson corporations, foundations, and Michael and Stephanie Naidoff Laura and Christopher Lindsay government entities that provided Jim MacElderry and Marilyn Fishman Eleanor and Peter D. Nalle vital support during fiscal year 2019. Liza and Jonathan Seltzer Janice and Joseph Marini George McNeely Robert K. Urquhart B.H. Breslauer Foundation Betsy W. and David H. Wice Susan and Gregory Moore Sandra Lee Muller Brandywine Realty Trust Genie and James L. Murphy Consulate General of Ireland JOSEPH CONRAD CIRCLE The Gladys Krieble Delmas $2,500—$4,999 Margaretta and Jack Noonan Zoë S. Pappas Foundation Carol and Winston Banford Independence Foundation Janet H. Dreher Siobhan and James Reardon Renée G. Sackey Irish American Business Charlotte and Robert Friedman Chamber & Network Elizabeth H. Gemmill, Esq. Pamela L. Schreiber Peggy B. Wachs The McCausland Foundation Arlan and Bruce Kardon Leo Model Foundation Margaret and Alexander Kerr Lisa Washington Wendy Wilson and Bruce McKittrick Pennsylvania Council on the Arts H. Lewis Klein* Pennsylvania Historical and Janet S. Klein Yolanda Wisher and Mark Palacio Clare Yellin and Jill McNish Museum Commission Jane Lavelle and Andrew Costarino Philadelphia Cultural Fund Susan D. Ravenscroft South Jersey Celtic Society Villanova Center for Irish Studies William Penn Foundation * Deceased

32 2019 DEVELOPMENT REPORT FREELIBRARY.ORG 33 IN RECOGNITION DEVOTED VOLUNTEERS

The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is proud to acknowledge the following volunteer groups who provided vital strategic counsel to the Free Library Foundation during fiscal year 2019.

Barbara F. Freed, Ph.D. BRIC ADVISORY CULINARY LITERACY Judith Block Ginsberg COUNCIL COUNCIL Melissa Grimm Mary Hugues Vanessa Chan, Chair Jeff Benjamin, Co-chair Charles L. Imbesi Donna Allie Marc Vetri, Co-chair Ruth Laibson Gail S. Ball Irene Levy Baker Jody Lurie Reese Blair Glenn Bergman Aaron Maass Dan Calista Carolyn Cannuscio Elizabeth Burns Mahoney Edward L. Glassman Jean Cho Frances G. Martin Philip Jaurigue Nadia Daniel Stephanie Marudas Geoffrey Kent Jonathan Deutsch Judith Meyer Anthony Maher Mark S. Dichter Debra J. Poul Jennifer Mantini Constance Dry Elizabeth Rappaport Mark Page Maureen Fitzgerald Eileen Rosenau Charles M. Shechtman Susanna Foo Pamela Schreiber Barbara F. Freed, Ph.D. Suzanne Simons Anuj Gupta Cookie Otani Smith Tom Kehoe CORPORATE Miriam Spector* Allison Kessler Susan Stewart COUNCIL Natalie Nixon Subhash G. Verghese Chinwe Onyekere Geoffrey Kent, Chair Janice Volkman David B. Buck Aleni Pappas Dan Calista Katie Rhodes Larry Ceisler Carol Saline RAVEN SOCIETY Vanessa Chan Arthur R. Spector COUNCIL Ronald Gilg Cindy Yingling Melissa Grimm Molly Crane, Co-chair Crystal Gurin Donkey Dover, Co-chair Robert F. Hart GEORGE S. PEPPER Jason Breinin Philip Jaurigue SOCIETY COUNCIL Taryn Cahill Natalie W. Nixon Donna Gerson, Chair Rusty Faircloth Edward Phillips Katie Rhodes, Chair Ken A. Greenberg George A. Price Cindy Affleck Leah Greenberg Katz Dave Sawyer Janet Averill Edward T. Hunter Charles M. Shechtman Sally Cooper Bleznak Dan Keith Jim Smolarski Sophie E. Bryan Elizabeth Larsson Harmon Spolan Robert P. Curley Amelia Longo Robert C. Wonderling Nadia Daniel Deborah K. Rounick Eleanor Davis Jordan Segall Stephen Field Subhash G. Verghese

* Deceased

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