Mission and public details
The American Philosophical Society, The Oldest Learned Society In The United States, Was Founded In 1743 By Benjamin Franklin for The Purpose of "promoting Useful Knowledge." In The 21st Century The Society Sustains This Mission In Three Principal Ways. It Honors and Engages Distinguished Scientists, Humanists, Social Scientists, and Leaders In Civic and Cultural Affairs Through Elected Membership and Opportunities for Interdisciplinary, Intellectual Fellowship, Particularly In The Semi-annual Meetings In Philadelphia. It Supports Research and Discovery Through Grants and Fellowships, Lectures, Publications, Prizes, Exhibitions, and Public Education. It Serves Scholars Through A Research Li…
- Organization
- AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
- EIN
- 23-1353269
- Address
- 104 S 5TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19106-3309
- County
- Philadelphia
- NTEE classification
- A700
- Organization website
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