Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc

Organization Overview

Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennsylvania Environmental Council 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, Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.5% 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.

Since 2015, Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc has awarded 75 individual grants totaling $759,390. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SINCE 1970, THE PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (PEC) HAS PARTICIPATED AS A CENTRAL FIGURE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION DISCUSSION IN PENNSYLVANIA AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. EVERY DAY, PEC MANAGES CHALLENGES FACING PENNSYLVANIA'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES WHETHER FROM PAST ACTIVITIES, CURRENT PRACTICES, OR POTENTIAL FUTURE IMPACTS. WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ENVIRONMENTAL VOICE IN THE COMMONWEALTH, BUT WE UNIQUELY INFORM OUR STATEWIDE POLICY ADVOCACY WITH ON-THE-GROUND LOCAL AND REGIONAL PROJECTS. WE'RE BETTER AT BOTH BECAUSE WE DO BOTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TRAILS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION: PEC PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR PLANNING, DEVELOPING, AND PROMOTING REGIONAL TRAIL NETWORKS ACROSS THE STATE, MARKETING STATEWIDE WATER TRAILS, AND BUILDING A RECREATION CONSTITUENCY AND PARTNERSHIP NETWORK. OUR PURPOSE IS TO BRING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY TO EVERY COMMUNITY IN PENNSYLVANIA, AND GIVE CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PECPA.ORG.


WATER RESOURCES: PEC WORKS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE COMMONWEALTH'S WATER RESOURCES, INCLUDING PROMOTING COMMUNITY RESTORATION EFFORTS, IMPROVING WATERSHED FUNCTION BY REDUCING FLOODING AND POLLUTION THROUGH ADOPTION OF LEADING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND POLICIES, STRENGTHENING PENNSYLVANIA'S OVERALL WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AND RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF OTHERS TO IMPROVE WATER RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PECPA.ORG.


ENERGY AND CLIMATE: PEC WORKS TO ADVANCE ENERGY PRACTICES AND POLICIES THAT REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL HARM FROM PAST, CURRENT AND FUTURE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND USE IN PENNSYLVANIA, INCLUDING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. OUR FOCUS INCLUDES: PROMOTING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY MEASURES; SECURING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS FOR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT; ENCOURAGING IMPLEMENTATION OF RENEWABLE AND DISTRIBUTED GENERATION; AND SUPPORTING GENERAL AWARENESS ON ENERGY AND CLIMATE ISSUES IN PENNSYLVANIA. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PECPA.ORG.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Davitt Woodwell
President
$185,324
Patrick Starr
Executive Vice President
$129,552
John Walliser
Senior Vp, Legal & Governm
$118,160
Ron Slavonic
Senior Vp, Finance & Admin
$115,936
Janet Sweeney
Vice President
$82,530
Carol Mccabe
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Environmental Planning & Design
Environmental Consulting
$264,806
The Miami Foundation
Trail Off App Development
$118,223
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$113,300
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,288,449
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,664,428
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,066,177
Total Program Service Revenue$291,214
Investment income $6,539
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$54,062
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,320,615

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc has awarded $93,456 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR

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Easton, PA

PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT

$20,000

PENNSYLVANIA ORGANIZATION FOR WATERSHEDS AND RIVERS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT

$16,812

CITY OF SCRANTON

PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT

$10,000

COUNTRYSIDE CONSERVANCY

Org PageRecipient Profile

La Plume, PA

PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT

$10,000

RIVERFRONT PARKS COMMITTEE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Wilkesbarre, PA

PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT

$10,000

YOUGH RIVER TRAIL COUNCIL CHAPTER OF THE REGIONAL TRAIL CORP

Org PageRecipient Profile

West Newton, PA

PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT

$7,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc has recieved totaling $2,392,630.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL ENERGY AND TRAILS INITIATIVES

$250,000
Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL ENERGY AND TRAILS INITIATIVES

$250,000
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TOWARD RESEARCH, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROJECTS TO PRODUCE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT LONG-TERM PROTECTION AND ACTIVATION OF PENNSYLVANIA'S LANDS AND WATERS

$250,000
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TOWARD RESEARCH, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROJECTS TO PRODUCE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT LONG-TERM PROTECTION AND ACTIVATION OF PENNSYLVANIA'S LANDS AND WATERS

$250,000
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: FOR THE INDUSTRIAL HEARTLANDS TRAIL COALITION, A MULTISTATE RECREATIONAL TOURISM INITIATIVE

$200,000
United States Energy Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.

$155,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$12,055
Earnings$29
Other Expense$29
Ending Balance$12,055

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