Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
- Assets
- $113.8m
- Revenue
- $21.9m
- Investments
- $7.9m
- Employees
- 254
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 05/1951
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 25-1053485
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.
Form
990
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Saunders President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $337,171 |
Cynthia Carrow VP Govt Rel & Co | Officer | 40 | $223,385 |
Genevieve Mcintyre VP Institutional Adv | Officer | 40 | $203,064 |
Shaun Fenlon VP Land Conservation | Officer | 40 | $180,531 |
Justin Gunther VP & Dir Fallingwater | Officer | 40 | $179,627 |
Jenifer Christman VP Watershed Conservation | Officer | 40 | $155,383 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Architectural Preservation Studio Pc Consulting For Fallingwater 3 Year Resto | 12/30/21 | $161,574 |
Joseph C Puryear Trucking & Excavating I Excavating Services | 12/30/21 | $166,050 |
Foundation For California University Of Stream Restoration Projects | 12/30/21 | $202,431 |
Arch Masonary Inc Fallingwater Bridge & Bolsters Repairs | 12/30/21 | $264,025 |
Lawn Sense Inc Landscaping Services | 12/30/21 | $380,460 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,668,966 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,178,217 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $843,390 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,190,045 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $21,600 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $159,502 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,711 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $60,848 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $167,016 |
| Fees for services: Other | $499,857 |
| Advertising and promotion | $114,326 |
| Office expenses | $1,455,037 |
| Information technology | $173,517 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $499,744 |
| Travel | $148,385 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,524 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $981,791 |
| Insurance | $285,667 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $22,295,154 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,746,572 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,783,988 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $527,926 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,542,796 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $205,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $413,380 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,353,253 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $53,521,997 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,948,432 |
| Investments—program-related | $28,356,626 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $113,802,863 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,188,409 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $461,597 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $170,185 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $2,549,200 |
| Other liabilities | $600,216 |
| Total liabilities | $4,969,607 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $108,833,256 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has awarded $174,060 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Annapolis, MD PURPOSE: RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING | $35,200 |
Avondale, PA PURPOSE: RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING | $31,000 |
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 |
Cochranville, PA PURPOSE: RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PLANTING | $11,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gladstone Tipton Foundation Jefferson Hills, PA PURPOSE: CHARITY | $500 |
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | $113,802,863 | $21,943,336 |
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc New York, NY | $354,809,473 | $44,215,127 |
Western Reserve Land Conservancy Moreland Hills, OH | $30,804,258 | $21,482,529 |
Natural Lands Trust Incorporated Media, PA | $288,000,033 | $16,114,941 |
Scenic Hudson Land Trust Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | $274,968,472 | $12,546,398 |
Lancaster Farmland Trust Strasburg, PA | $11,698,413 | $9,676,102 |
New Jersey Conservation Foundation Far Hills, NJ | $62,588,695 | $10,973,647 |
Peconic Land Trust Incorporated Southampton, NY | $410,120,179 | $28,476,857 |
Mohonk Preserve Inc Gardiner, NY | $30,184,686 | $5,297,527 |
Wildlands Conservancy Inc Emmaus, PA | $12,037,986 | $4,624,633 |
Agricultural Stewardship Association Greenwich, NY | $3,423,343 | $3,521,538 |
The Finger Lakes Land Trust Inc Ithaca, NY | $33,932,196 | $4,821,991 |