Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

Organization Overview

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy employed 254 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Pennsylvania 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 12/2020, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy generated $21.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 6 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, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $3,544,596. 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE REGION'S LAND AND WATER, CREATE GARDENS AND GREEN SPACES, AND PRESERVE FALLINGWATER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FALLINGWATER ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM: FALLINGWATER IS FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S WORLD-FAMOUS MASTERWORK. A HOUSE THAT IS OPERATED AS AN ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM, FALLINGWATER SYMBOLIZES PEOPLE LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE. FALLINGWATER HOSTS CLOSE TO 175,000 VISITORS, INCLUDING MORE THAN 10,000 STUDENTS, EACH YEAR. FALLINGWATER ALSO PROVIDES CURRICULUM PLANS FOR TEACHERS TO INTEGRATE INTO THEIR CLASSROOMS AND CONDUCTS LECTURES, EXHIBITIONS AND TOURS OF VARIOUS KINDS TO HELP LIFELONG LEARNERS ADVANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ART, ARCHITECTURE AND NATURE. FALLINGWATER OFFERS ON-SITE WORKSHOPS AND INTERNSHIPS TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE AT THE LOCATION.


NATURAL HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM FURNISHES IMPORTANT CONSERVATION INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENTS TO WPC AS WELL AS OTHER PARTNERS. THE NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM IS PART OF A PENNSYLVANIA STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THAT COLLECTS AND MANAGES A VARIETY OF INFORMATION CONCERNING THE STATUS AND LOCATIONS OF RARE PLANTS AND ANIMALS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH AND SHARES THAT INFORMATION TO ASSIST WITH PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND LAND PROTECTION.


WATERSHED CONSERVATION PROGRAM: THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY'S WATERSHED CONSERVATION PROGRAM WORKS TO IMPROVE OUR REGION'S WATER QUALITY. THROUGH A NUMBER OF STRATEGIC PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES - SUCH AS STREAMBANK RESTORATIONS, IN-STREAM HABITAT WORK, AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND RIPARIAN PLANTINGS - OUR WATERSHED CONSERVATION PROGRAM WORKS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE LOCAL RIVERS AND STREAMS. WE IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITATS AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION, WHILE WORKING TO ENSURE THAT OUR WATERWAYS REMAIN HEALTHY AND VIABLE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY HAS PROTECTED OR RESTORED MORE THAN 3,000 MILES OF RIVERS AND STREAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Thomas Saunders
President & CEO
$337,171
Cynthia Carrow
VP Govt Rel & Co
$223,385
Genevieve Mcintyre
VP Institutional Adv
$203,064
Shaun Fenlon
VP Land Conservation
$180,531
Justin Gunther
VP & Dir Fallingwater
$179,627
Jenifer Christman
VP Watershed Conservation
$155,383

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Arch Masonary Inc
Fallingwater Bridge & Bolsters Repairs
$264,025
Lawn Sense Inc
Landscaping Services
$380,460
Foundation For California University Of
Stream Restoration Projects
$202,431
Joseph C Puryear Trucking & Excavating I
Excavating Services
$166,050
Architectural Preservation Studio Pc
Consulting For Fallingwater 3 Year Resto
$161,574
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,514,570
Investment income $605,779
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $15,576
Net Rental Income $212,362
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,521,110
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $404,179
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $21,943,336

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has awarded $174,060 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Annapolis, MD

PURPOSE: RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING

$35,200

STROUD WATER RESEARCH CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Avondale, PA

PURPOSE: RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING

$31,000

FAIRMONT PARK CONSERVANCY OHIO HOUSE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING

$25,000

CROW & BERRY LAND MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE: RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING

$24,000

LAND STUDIES INC

PURPOSE: RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING

$19,500

OCTORARO WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cochranville, PA

PURPOSE: RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING

$11,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gladstone Tipton Foundation

Jefferson Hills, PA

PURPOSE: CHARITY

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$16,655,557
Earnings$2,414,755
Net Contributions$1,363,628
Other Expense$583,087
Ending Balance$19,850,853

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