FRIENDS OF THE WANAMAKER ORGAN

BRYN MAWR, PA

Friends of the Wanamaker Organ is a non-profit organization based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Wanamaker Organ, located in the Macy's department store in Philadelphia. The Wanamaker Organ is the largest functioning pipe organ in the world, with over 28,000 pipes and 463 ranks.

The organization was founded in 1992 by a group of dedicated musicians and enthusiasts who recognized the importance of preserving this historic instrument for future generations. Since then, Friends of the Wanamaker Organ has worked tirelessly to raise funds for maintenance and restoration, as well as to promote public awareness of the organ's unique history and significance.

In addition to fundraising and education, Friends of the Wanamaker Organ also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and tours of the organ's inner workings. These events are designed to showcase the organ's incredible sound and to provide visitors with a deeper understanding of its complex mechanics.

Thanks to the efforts of Friends of the Wanamaker Organ, the Wanamaker Organ remains a vibrant and vital part of Philadelphia's cultural heritage. With its soaring sound and rich history, it continues to captivate audiences from around the world.

FRIENDS OF THE WANAMAKER ORGAN is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BRYN MAWR PA. US MID #8404200730

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 505,403 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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