To discover Philadelphia's river of history and world of connections. Serving a wide and diverse audience and holding its collections in trust for the community, the Museum tells the stories of the people, historical events and environmental changes of the Delaware River and its tributaries. It looks to a broad regional definition of the river to include both Philadelphia and Camden as well as portions of the southern coast of New Jersey and the Schuylkill River drainage. The Museum is the leading educational organization in the region dedicated to the history and culture of the Delaware River and its estuaries. We focus upon building K-16 educational programs that engae students in the rich history of this region as it relates to the waterways in addtion to providng STEM and environmental educational opportunities. Our educational mission is to build an understanding of the historical, cultural, and environmental importance of the Delaware River watershed. The Museum retains a nationa
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.8M
+2.5% YoY
Revenue
$4.2M
+37.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$728K
-10.1% YoY
Expenses
$5.7M
+10.7% YoY
About Independence Seaport Museum
Based on IRS filings
Independence Seaport Museum is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $728K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,826,969 | $21,290,179 | $22,539,825 |
| Revenue | $4,185,635 | $3,050,797 | $3,083,203 |
| Expenses | $5,682,578 | $5,133,522 | $4,759,833 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $727,542 | $808,892 | $847,365 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Seibert | CEO & President | 40 | $201,800 |
| Michael Flynn | Executive VP and COO | 40 | $135,749 |
| Jaewook Shim | Controller | 40 | $104,182 |
| Judy Baker | Dir. of HR & Volunteer Program | 33 | $104,703 |
| Peter Ernst | Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Courtney Disston | Vice-Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Thomas G Ashton | Vice-Chair | 0.5 | — |
| James T Giles | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Kenneth Wood | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| John C Devereux | Director | 0.5 | — |
| George A Donnelly Esq | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Deborah Gibbons-Neff | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Brett E J Gorman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Robert T Healey Jr | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Scott G Huston | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Erik C Klein | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Joseph B Lockley | Director | 0.5 | — |
| William F Moen Jr | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Tim McGrath | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Joanne Phillips Esq | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Hon Judge Annette Rizzo | Director | 0.5 | — |
| John P Ventura | Director | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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