The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

Organization Overview

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE OF PITTSBURGH BY RESTORING THE PARK SYSTEM TO EXCELLENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY. THE CONSERVANCY PLANS TO FURTHER THIS OBJECTIVE THROUGH DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, FUNDING, CONTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF CAPITAL PROJECTS IN THE PARKS. IN ADDITION, THE CONSERVANCY ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY CENTERED ACTIVITIES OF EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM, ADVOCACY AND FUNDRAISING TO GARNER COMMUNITY ENTHUSIASM FOR THE OVERALL MISSION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO PARKS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH FOR WHICH NO LEASE HAS BEEN OBTAINED ARE EXPENSED AS CAPITAL PROJECT COSTS. THE PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY CAPITALIZES CAPITAL PROJECT COSTS INCURRED DURING THE RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE PARKS WHEN THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS A LEASE OR LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN THE PROPERTIES OR LAND BEING IMPROVED BY THE PROJECT. PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FOUR REGIONAL, URBAN PARKS HAVE BEEN DRAMATIC AND HAVE WON MANY AWARDS. OVER THE PAST NINE YEARS, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FUNDS HAVE BEEN LEVERAGED IN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PPC AND THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH AND RESULTED IN NUMEROUS EXEMPLARY SHOWCASE PROJECTS AND HUNDREDS OF ECOLOGICALLY RESTORED ACRES DESIGNED TO RETURN THE PARKS TO THEIR FORMER GLORY.


PARKS MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE: THIS SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDES EXPERTISE IN PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING HISTORICAL LANDSCAPES. NATURAL AREAS MANAGEMENT, HORTICULTURE AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND OUTREACH. THE PPC STAFF WORKS WITH THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW) TO CREATE SCOPE OF WORK BASED ON THE REGIONAL PARKS MASTER PLAN. THE WORK INCLUDES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS SUCH AS THE STUDY OF THE GENETIC DIVERSITY OF TREE POPULATIONS, THE IMPACT OF DEER ON URBAN PARKLAND AND ON THE ORGANIC CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS THAT TREES, SHRUBS, AND HERBACEOUS PLANTS EXUDE TO INHIBIT THE GROWTH OF NEIGHBORING PLANT SPECIES.


PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS: THIS SERVICE PROGRAM'S INTENT IS TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PARKS, THEIR NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY, ECOLOGY, SOCIAL HISTORY AND DESIGN SO THAT PITTSBURGHERS OF ALL AGES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, WILL INCREASE THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THESE SPACES. PPC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO INTRODUCE PITTSBURGH RESIDENTS TO THE BENEFITS OF THESE GREAT HISTORIC URBAN PARKS. IN ADDITION, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH STUDIES ARE UNDERWAY THAT WILL BENEFIT BOTH PITTSBURGH-AREA ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AND NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL AND HORTICULTURAL EFFORTS. PPC ALSO SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA WITH PITTSBURGH PARTNERS FEATURING NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN THE FIELDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY, CONSERVATION, PARKS RESTORATION AND URBAN ECOLOGY TO BETTER INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT SERIOUS ISSUES FACING THE PARKS AND THE REGION. PPC'S GOAL IN THE LONG TERM IS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF PARK STEWARDS.


PARKS PLANNING: THIS SERVICE AREA'S INTENT IS TO INITIATE COMMUNITY PROJECTS FROM THE CONCEPTUAL STAGE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT STAGE. THE PARKS PLANNING TEAM HAS A STRONG COMMUNITY PROCESS ADVOCACY AREA AND PARTNERS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SHARED GOALS. ADDITIONALLY THE TEAM SEEKS OUT THE INPUT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS. EQUITABLE INVESTMENT IS A KEY TENANT TO THE PARKS PLANNING PHILOSOPHY. THIS TEAM MANAGES RELATIONSHIPS WITH ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, CONTRACTED GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVES, AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES. PART OF THE PLANNING PROCESS IS IDENTIFYING AND MAINTAINING INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT AND FOUNDATIONS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Independent Enterprises Inc
Contractor
$491,021
Fine Art Conservation Services Llc
Art Restoration
$289,954
Almono Lp
Project Partner
$223,155
Luxe Creative
Event Planner
$110,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$552,650
Related organizations$0
Government grants $658,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,293,242
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $67,026
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,504,392
Total Program Service Revenue$853,609
Investment income $167,126
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $275,652
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $298,082
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$80,245
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,028,888

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has recieved totaling $435,856.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: RECREATION, SPORTS, LEISURE, ATHLETICS

$167,350
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$111,720
Benter Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY FUND

$50,000
Charles M Morris Charitable Trust

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: FRICK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

$25,000
Staley Family Foundation Incorpora

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: ENDOWED CONTRIBUTION FOR PARK EXCELLENCE

$20,000
Staley Family Foundation Incorpora

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: LIZ SAGAN PARK BENCH

$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$10,242,607
Earnings$1,904,699
Net Contributions$1,020
Other Expense$942,587
Ending Balance$11,205,739

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