Philadelphia: Community & Culture
Philadelphia's civic fabric includes 53 libraries, 1299 congregations, and 182 cultural organizations.
- 0.8 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Pennsylvania 0.9/1K).
- 1.2 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Pennsylvania 2.0/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Free Library Of Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1901 Vine St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (215) 686-5300 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19103 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 53 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN LEGION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF PENNSYLVANIA
AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN LEGION
AMVETS
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
AMVETS
AMVETS
AMVETS
THE EAGLES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD
AMERICAN LEGION
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUX DEPT OF PA
AMERICAN LEGION
| Churches · Total count | 1,299 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Andalusia
Wyncote Historic District
1616 Building
1900 Rittenhouse Square Apartments
26th District Police and Patrol Station
32nd St. and Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia Armory
Academy of Music
Adams Avenue Bridge in Philadelphia
Adamson, William, School
Adelphi School
Ajax Metal Company Plant
Albion Carpet Mill
Alcorn, James, School
Alden Park Manor
Alfred Newton Richards Medical Research Laboratories and David Goddard Laboratories Buildings
Allen, Ethan, School
Amalgamated Center
American Baptist Publication Society
American Philosophical Society Hall
American Railway Express Company Garage
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 44 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 182 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
NORTHEAST ANIMAL RESCUE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PHILADELPHIA INC
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS INC
THE SALVATION ARMY PHILADELPHIA BOOTH MANOR INC
SALVATION ARMY-SANDY BRAE SUPPORTED LIVING INC
SALVATION ARMY SEAFORD NEIGHBORHOOD HOME INC
SALVATION ARMY-SPINNAKER LANE CORP
THE SALVATION ARMY EDGE AVENUE RESIDENCE INC
THE SALVATION ARMY IVY RESIDENCE INC
SALVATION ARMY COLLEGEVILLE RESIDENCE INC
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF FIVE POINTS MAGNETA
GOODWILL TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH INC
GOODWILL BAPTIST CHURCH
SOMERTON INTERFAITH FOOD BANK
STREET TAILS ANIMAL RESCUE
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
GREATEST IS LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE
FISHTAILS A FISHTOWN ANIMAL RESCUE INC
GOODWILL COMMUNITY CHARITY ORGANIZATION
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 9,486 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Philadelphia+PA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=19124 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=19124 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=19124 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=19124 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,178 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,443 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 366 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 451 |
| Breweries · Total count | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Weaver Historical Dental Museum
Philadelphia Doll Museum
Wagner Free Institute of Science
Founder's Hall Museum
The Colored Girls Museum
Stenton Mansion
Woodford Mansion
Strawberry Mansion
Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
Eastern State Penitentiary
Laurel Hill Mansion
The John Coltrane House
Carpenters Museum
Ormiston Mansion
Lemon Hill Mansion
Attractions (15)
Weaver Historical Dental Museum
Philadelphia Doll Museum
Wagner Free Institute of Science
Founder's Hall Museum
The Colored Girls Museum
Stenton Mansion
Woodford Mansion
Strawberry Mansion
Eastern State Penitentiary
The John Coltrane House
Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
Laurel Hill Mansion
Carpenters Museum
Ormiston Mansion
Lemon Hill Mansion
Other
Organizations (43)
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURES INCORPORATED
CHRIST CHURCH PRESERVATION TRUST
THE UBC 1871 FOUNDATION
PHILADELPHIA HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE FOUNDATION INC
KENSINGTON BURIAL GROUND PALMER CEMETARY ASSOCIATION
HISTORIC RITTENHOUSETOWN INC
CATHOLIC KOLPING SOCIETY
PRESERVATION ALLIANCE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA
HISTORIC GERMANTOWN PRESERVED
BRIDESBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OLD ST JOSEPHS HISTORIC PRESERVATION CORPORATION
HISTORICAL ARTS VIDEO PRESERVATION INC
HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA INC
THE BOARDERS AND STEWARDS OF THE MONASTERY
AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY GROUP
11TH PA REGIMENT
JOHNSON HOUSE HISTORIC SITE INC
PHILADELPHIAS HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD CONSORTIUM
LIGHTS OF LIBERTY INC
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TACONY
PENNHURST MEMORIAL AND PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
SS UNITED STATES CONSERVANCY
USA 250
ST ANTHONY 1907 FOUNDATION
WOODLANDS TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY HISTORIC SITE INC
WASHINGTON WEST SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT
HISTORIC GLORIA DEI PRESERVATION CORPORATION
FRIENDS OF HISTORIC SEDGELEY
ATHLETIC BASE BALL OF PHILADELPHIA INC
+ 13 more
Clubs (15)
SEGER PARK TENNIS CLUB
NSWCPD FITNESS CLUB
CRESCENT BOAT CLUB
RACQUET CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA
TORRESDALE-FRANKFORD COUNTRY CLUB
WISSINOMING YACHT CLUB
WINCHESTER SWIM CLUB
BUSTLETON SWIM CLUB
PHILADELPHIA TENNIS CLUB
WOODFORD TENNIS CLUB
PENN ATHLETIC CLUB ROWING ASSOCIATION
CRISPIN GARDENS ATHLETIC CLUB
EAGLE FITNESS ASSOCIATION
LIBERTY SAILING CLUB INC
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT FITNESS NETWORK
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 6.00 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 80.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 9,486 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 10.83 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1,711 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 176 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 13 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 25 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 19 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 30 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 203 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 203 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 617 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 617 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Philadelphia