Comparison · 16 material differences
The Union League of Philadelphia vs Zero Bond
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Verified September 2026
Private club
Verified September 2026 The Union League of Philadelphia
The League describes its members as leaders in business, education, technology, healthcare, law, government, religion, art and culture.
Private club
Zero Bond
The club describes itself as "the essential gathering space for leaders and the change-makers", made of "connectors and innovators across business, culture, media, politics…
What the records say
- Maximum age at joining: The Union League of Philadelphia: No published maximum age at joining; Zero Bond: "Applicants age 30 or below at the time of acceptance" qualify for the 30 and Under membership.
- Minimum age: The Union League of Philadelphia: No published minimum age; Zero Bond: "Applicants age 30 to 45 years old at the time of acceptance" fall into General Membership.
- Gender: The Union League of Philadelphia: Open to men and women; Zero Bond: No published gender.
- Annual dues: The Union League of Philadelphia: Not publicly disclosed; Zero Bond: $2,750 a year.
Side by side
| The Union League of Philadelphia | Zero Bond | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Private club | Private club |
| Founded | 1862 (Founded in 1862 as a patriotic society supporting the Union and the policies of President Abraham Lincoln; Wikipedia dates the founding to 22 November 1862. Motto: Amor Patriae Ducit.) | 2020 (Opened October 2020 by nightlife and hospitality operator Scott Sartiano at 0 Bond Street in NoHo, Manhattan, in an 1874 Victorian Gothic building that had been a Brooks Brothers factory. The 20,000 square foot interior was designed by Bill Sofield.) |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, United States | New York, United States |
| Geographic footprint | League House at 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, plus club-owned properties in Philadelphia, Gladwyne and Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, Stone Harbor, New Jersey, and Swainton, New Jersey | Two clubs in the United States: New York (NoHo) and Las Vegas (Wynn Las Vegas) |
| Members | 4,000as of September 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
| Chapters | No chapters; the League owns several properties operated as one membership | 2 |
| Primary audience | The League describes its members as leaders in business, education, technology, healthcare, law, government, religion, art and culture. | The club describes itself as "the essential gathering space for leaders and the change-makers", made of "connectors and innovators across business, culture, media, politics, health and sports" |
| Typical member | Members are drawn from Philadelphia-area business and professional life. The League says it is home to over 4,000 men and women; it does not publish an age, wealth or seniority profile. | Reporting places the membership among New York business, media, entertainment, sport and political figures; press accounts have named Taylor Swift, Baz Luhrmann and Tom Brady among visitors, and Eric Adams held his 2021 post-election party at the club. |
| Qualification | ||
| Maximum age at joining | No published maximum age at joining | "Applicants age 30 or below at the time of acceptance" qualify for the 30 and Under membershipAge is assessed at acceptance, not at application.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Minimum age | No published minimum age | "Applicants age 30 to 45 years old at the time of acceptance" fall into General MembershipThe General tier is bounded above at 45.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Gender | Open to men and womenThe League describes itself as home to over 4,000 men and women; the first female member, Mary Roebling, was admitted in 1983 and Joan Carter became the first female president in 2010verified September 2026 · source ↗ | No published gender |
| Invitation required | No | No |
| Sponsor required | Yes | Not documented |
| Application process | A candidate first identifies a proposer who has known them for at least a year, then attends a monthly Prospective Member Reception and submits a formal proposal. Six sponsors who know the candidate personally are required. Once added to the monthly Posting List the candidate attends civic events run by Founding Forward, interviews with the Admissions Committee, and is then elected and inducted at a dinner. | Applications are made online from the club's Apply for Membership page, which lists the three age-banded tiers with their annual dues and initiation fees and a "Start application" link for each. The club does not publish a sponsorship, committee or interview requirement. Global Lifetime membership is by invitation and handled by email enquiry. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed. The League publishes the steps but no acceptance rate, waiting time or rejection figures. | Not publicly disclosed. Business Insider reported a 9,000-person waitlist in December 2021; the club has published no figure since. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 · source ↗ | $2,750 a year30 and Under Membership (applicants 30 or below at acceptance): "$2,750 per annum".verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Initiation fee | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 · source ↗ | $750 one-time30 and Under Membership: "$750 initiation fee".verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Membership term | Not documented | Annual, billed per annum with a one-off initiation fee; Global Lifetime membership is a single lifetime payment |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Clubhouse open daily; monthly Prospective Member Receptions; year-round member, civic and Founding Forward programming | The clubhouse operates daily with a programme of cultural member events |
| Peer forums | Not documented | Not documented |
| Confidentiality | Not publicly disclosed | Photography is banned throughout the club |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Not documented |
| Organized as | Clubhouse premises, Event-focused | Clubhouse premises, Event-focused |
| Confidential peer forums | No | No |
| Local chapters | No | No |
| Virtual membership | No | No |
| Online community | No | Not documented |
| Member directory | Not documented | Not documented |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | Yes | Not documented |
| Leadership development | Partial | No |
| Retreats | No | No |
| Travel | Yes | Partial |
| Family programming | Yes | Not documented |
| Spouse and partner programming | Not documented | Partial |
| Next-generation programming | Not documented | No |
| Investment discussions | No | Not documented |
| Investment opportunities | No | No |
| Philanthropic component | Yes | Not documented |
| Networking emphasis | High | High |
| Social emphasis | High | High |
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