Gift Levels and Benefits
Contributions of every amount are appreciated to support the American Philosophical Society. Please contact the Development office at [email protected] or 215-440-3434 to discuss gift levels and benefits.
Giving Levels and Benefits
- $100+: Invitations to monthly Library & Museum tours and pre-program receptions; APS News (print)
- $250+: All of the above, plus exhibition previews, garden party with scholars, Transactions of the American Philosophical Society (PDF or print)
- $500+: All of the above, plus APS Press book publication of choice; access to private events with APS staff and scholars
- $1,000+ (Philosophical Circle): All of the above, plus invitation and plus-one to one APS Meeting (April or November); salon supper discussions
- $2,500+ (Independence Circle): All of the above, plus invitation to both APS Meetings; small group gatherings in Franklin’s Library
- $5,000+ (Founder's Circle): All of the above, plus option to host a private dinner for up to 12 guests in Philosophical or Library Hall*
- $10,000+ (1743 Circle): All of the above, plus option to host a private event for up to 25 guests with social hour and dinner
- $25,000+ (Nullo Discrimine Circle): All of the above, plus custom tours, private receptions, and events with APS members and leadership
*Catering/food and beverage costs not included.
The American Philosophical Society is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States Department of the Treasury. The Society is registered as a charitable organization with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations and is authorized to solicit charitable contributions under the conditions and limitations set forth under the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act. The official registration and financial information for the American Philosophical Society may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
The tax ID number for the American Philosophical Society is 23-1353269.