Welcome America Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A84) the organization is classified as: Commemorative Events, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Welcome America Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Welcome America 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 12/2022, Welcome America Inc generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WELCOME AMERICA, INC., A 501C3, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. WELCOME AMERICA, INC.'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AMERICAN HISTORY, EDUCATION AND PHILADELPHIA. WELCOME AMERICA, INC. SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE RESIDENT AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE THROUGH CITYWIDE EVENTS THAT PROVIDE AN ECONOMIC BOOST TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. MOVING FORWARD, WELCOME AMERICA, INC. MAY PRODUCE AND ASSIST IN THE GROWTH OF SELECT CITY EVENTS YEAR-ROUND THAT CAN INCREASE AWARENESS OF PHILADELPHIA AS AN EVENT DESTINATION AND EXECUTE THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF WELCOME AMERICA, INC. IS THE WAWA WELCOME AMERICA FESTIVAL. THE FESTIVAL NORMALLY ATTRACTS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS TO FREE EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY AND REACHES MILLIONS THROUGH EVENTS THAT ARE BROADCAST AND LIVE STREAMED. IN 2021, WELCOME AMERICA, INC. EXPANDED THE FESTIVAL TO INCLUDE JUNETEENTH, RESULTING IN A 16-DAY FESTIVAL FILLED WITH DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. SERVING AS THE CITY'S OFFICIAL JULY 4TH CELEBRATION AND ONE OF THE LARGEST IN THE COUNTRY, THE FESTIVAL GARNERS MILLIONS OF IMPRESSIONS AND ENGAGEMENTS ACROSS ALL MEDIA PLATFORMS:PRESS - WAWA WELCOME AMERICA 2022 SECURED OVER 1,655 PLACEMENTS GARNERING OVER 6,151,627,038 IMPRESSIONS.SOCIAL MEDIA - USED ALL SOCIAL PLATFORMS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE WITH FOLLOWERS. SOCIAL CHANNELS ALSO SERVED AS CUSTOMER SERVICE OUTLETS FOR THE FESTIVAL. WAWA WELCOME AMERICA 2022 ACCUMULATED OVER 1,551,077 IMPRESSIONS WITH OVER 56,310 ENGAGEMENTS.WEBSITE - SERVED AS THE MAIN INFORMATION HUB OF THE FESTIVAL AND HAD OVER 505,193 PAGE VIEWS AND OVER 242,619 UNIQUE SESSIONS FROM MAY 1 - JULY 5, 2022.EMAIL - ENGAGED WITH FANS OF THE FESTIVAL, DELIVERING AN ABOVE INDUSTRY AVERAGE OPEN RATE OF 33%.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Delbene President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $214,519 |
Hon James Kenney Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ms Leigh Whitaker Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon Judge Dan Anders Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mr James Cuorato Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mr Michael Barnes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Under The Sun Productions Production Services | 12/30/22 | $213,190 |
Proof Productions Event Production | 12/30/22 | $136,576 |
Our People Entertainment Llc Marketing | 12/30/22 | $203,409 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,080,073 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,734,600 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,814,673 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $102,000 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,916,922 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $218,706 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,902 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $410,390 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,216 |
Other employee benefits | $41,571 |
Payroll taxes | $48,442 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,008 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $49,425 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $48,943 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $39,573 |
Advertising and promotion | $261,814 |
Office expenses | $42,388 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $42,050 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,314 |
Interest | $12,604 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $36,366 |
All other expenses | $516,657 |
Total functional expenses | $3,962,475 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $559,027 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $83,850 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,253 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $665,130 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $314,033 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $500,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $814,033 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$248,903 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $665,130 |