Delaware And Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc

Organization Overview

Delaware And Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc is located in Easton, PA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Delaware And Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Delaware And Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc 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 12/2021, Delaware And Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:

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PER THE BYLAWS OF THE DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR (WHICH WERE UPDATED BY THE MERGED BOARD OF THE NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUM AND THE D&L), OUR MISSION IS TO WORK WITH GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AGENCIES, COMMERCIAL ENTITIES, THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE CORRIDOR TO: 1. CONSERVE THE HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF CANALS AND OVERLAND RAILROADS AND AMPLIFY THE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON THEM 2. BROADLY TELL THE STORY OF THE REGION BY STRENGTHENING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION 3. ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK FOR STEWARDSHIP WHICH WILL PRESERVE SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC SITES, COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES, ENHANCE RECREATION, AND CONSERVE THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 4.PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAPITALIZING ON THE CORRIDOR'S RICH HERITAGE AS A MEANS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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D&L TRAIL DEVELOPMENT THE IMPACT OF THE D&L TRAIL ON RECREATION, HEALTH, AND TOURISM INCREASES WITH EACH TRAIL GAP THAT IS CLOSED AND EACH CONNECTION TO ADJACENT TRAILS AND COMMUNITIES. MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING EXISTING SECTIONS OF TRAILS BENEFITS CURRENT TRAIL USERS AND IMPROVES SAFETY. THESE RESULTS LEAD TO INCREASED TRAIL USAGE, IMPROVED HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS, AND INCREASED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. IN 2021, DURING THE TRAIL KICK OFF MONTH OF APRIL, TRAIL COUNTS WERE UP BETWEEN 29% AND 59% AT TRAIL COUNTERS, COMPARED TO 2019 USE. EVEN AFTER THE DRAMATIC TRAIL INCREASES IN 2020 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, PEOPLE CONTINUE TO WANT TO BE ON TRAILS.


NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUM THE NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO TELLING THE STORY OF AMERICA'S HISTORIC TOWPATH CANALS WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON PENNSYLVANIA'S LEHIGH AND DELAWARE CANALS THAT CARRIED ANTHRACITE COAL FROM THE MINES IN NORTHEASTERN PA TO MARKETS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY, PHILADELPHIA, AND BEYOND. THE MUSEUM INTERPRETS THE HISTORIC IMPACT AND CULTURE OF CANALS, AS WELL AS THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THEIR BUILDING, THROUGH A VARIETY OF EXHIBITS, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND AN INTERPRETIVE CANAL BOAT RIDE PULLED BY MULES.


LEHIGH VALLEY GREENWAYS CONSERVATION LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP SINCE 2004, LEHIGH VALLEY GREENWAYS CONSERVATION LANDSCAPE IS A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PROACTIVE, PARTNERSHIP APPROACH TO LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES. WITH THE PA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, D&L STAFF CO-LEAD THE WAY WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF PARTNERS TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY. BY PROVIDING RIBBONS OF GREEN THROUGHOUT THE DENSELY POPULATED AREA, LVG HELPS KEEP COMMUNITIES CONNECTED WITH TRAILS AND GREENWAYS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Claire Sadler
Executive Di
$83,120
Michael Drabenstott
Chairman
$0
Sierra Fogel
Secretary
$0
John R Krissinger
Treasurer
$0
Lon Snowden
Vice Chairma
$0
Scott J Blair
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$29,041
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,938,621
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$485,050
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,452,712
Total Program Service Revenue$70,973
Investment income $14,666
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $38,264
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $27,006
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,619,266

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Delaware And Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc has recieved totaling $184,306.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: ACTIVATE TRAIL USERS

$130,000
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT

$20,000
Sordoni Family Foundation

Forty Fort, PA

PURPOSE: MATCHING GRANT FOR TRAIL BUILDING IN WILKES-BARRE

$15,000
Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$10,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$8,600
Amaranth Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$300
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