THE PHILADELPHIA CITY INSTITUTE FORMED IN 1852, EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL IMPROVEMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS. DURING THE SUBJECT YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED THE FREE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA, A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SUPPORT IN TWO WAYS. FIRST, IT PROVIDED FACILITIES AT 1901 LOCUST STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BRANCH OF THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA. SECOND, IT MADE A GRANT TO THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
