Weconservepa
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Founding
- 06/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-2789029
Organization Overview
Weconservepa is located in Harrisburg, PA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Weconservepa employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Weconservepa 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, Weconservepa generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $967.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.3% 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 2017, Weconservepa has awarded 39 individual grants totaling $481,670. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WECONSERVEPA HELPS PEOPLE PROTECT, WISELY USE, AND ENJOY WHAT NATURE OFFERS. WE UNITE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CONSERVE LAND, PROTECT WATER AND WILDLIFE, AND FOSTER HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -- DIRECTLY ASSIST CHARITABLE CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND INDIVIDUALS IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND INCREASING THE QUANTITY OF LAND CONSERVATION WORK AND IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING PRACTICES TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES; PROVIDE ASSISTANCE BY PHONE, EMAIL AND IN PERSON. RESEARCH, DEVELOP, AND UPDATE TECHNICAL GUIDANCE INCLUDING NEARLY 150 ORIGINAL GUIDES REGARDING CONSERVATION, LAND USE PLANNING, AND OTHER TOPICS AND 20 MODEL LEGAL DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE AT WECONSERVEPA.ORG/TOOLS. MAKE GRANTS TO LAND TRUSTS AND TRAILS GROUPS FOR CONSERVATION AND TRAIL-RELATED PROJECTS.
CONSERVATION ADVOCACY -- ADVOCATE FOR PRO-CONSERVATION, LIFE-SUSTAINING GOVERNMENT POLICY IN THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT. ADVISE THE COURTS IN UPHOLDING CONSERVATION-FRIENDLY POLICIES CONSISTENT WITH OUR CONSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS. PROMOTE CONTINUED AND INCREASED STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS IN CONSERVATION-RELATED PROJECTS AND ENCOURAGE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES ALREADY CONSERVED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS. FOSTER PRODUCTIVE, ETHICAL, AND EQUITABLE LAND TRUST MOVEMENT AND INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
CONNECTING, TRAINING, AND INSPIRING. ORGANIZE AND DELIVER THE ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE, THE ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EAC) NETWORK CONFERENCE, THE BIENNIAL PENNSYLVANIA GREENWAYS & TRAILS SUMMIT, AS WELL AS DOZENS OF FREE-STANDING SEMINARS, ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS, AND OTHER GATHERINGS, TO HELP PEOPLE HELP ONE ANOTHER, RECEIVE EXPERT TRAINING IN CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL, TRAIL, AND RELATED SUBJECTS, AND BE INSPIRED IN TAKING ON PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. REACH OUT TO AND EDUCATE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON CONSERVATION. DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL CONTENT AND COMMUNICATE VIA E-NEWSLETTERS (E.G., CONSERVE LAND UPDATES, PROJECT & PEOPLE NEWS, GREENWAY & TRAIL NEWS) AND OTHER EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PRINT PUBLICATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Loza Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $163,649 |
Oliver Bass President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Conner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tom Saunders Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kim Murphy Im Past Pres | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Renee Carey Vice Preside | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $36,685 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $583,325 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $703,231 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,323,241 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $43,935 |
| Investment income | $1,579 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $170 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,458,925 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $176,348 |
| 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. | $200,804 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,581 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $288,924 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,511 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,157 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,930 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,290 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,790 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $58,584 |
| Advertising and promotion | $657 |
| Office expenses | $28,962 |
| Information technology | $24,852 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,299 |
| Travel | $4,321 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $64,586 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,525 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $967,678 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $681,967 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $33,735 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $45,965 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,250,183 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,011,850 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,345 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $372,084 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $428,429 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,224,606 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $358,815 |
| 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 | $2,011,850 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Weconservepa has awarded $161,850 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
York, PA PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $23,894 |
Sewickley, PA PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
Reading, PA PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
Erwinna, PA PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
Carlisle, PA PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
Dallas, PA PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $14,588 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Weconservepa has recieved totaling $739,054.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: 2021 GGC AND LAND TRUST SUPPORT | $390,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: 2019-2021 DRWI SUPPORT, LAND PROTECTION COHORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $125,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: 2021+ DRWI GIS DB SUPPORT | $110,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: 2021 GGC AND LAND TRUST SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: APPALACHIAN LANDSCAPE PROTECTION AND DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED PROTECTION FUND | $14,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $54 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Creo Family Office Syndicate New York, NY | $4,241,857 | $4,837,508 |
American Public Gardens Association Wilmington, DE | $1,610,827 | $2,707,287 |
Delaware Association Of Conservation Districts Dover, DE | $168,543 | $2,125,854 |
Public Employees For Environmental Responsibility Inc Silver Spring, MD | $831,122 | $1,177,028 |
Air And Waste Management Association Pittsburgh, PA | $2,555,712 | $1,893,265 |
Weconservepa Harrisburg, PA | $2,011,850 | $1,458,925 |
Controlled Release Society Inc Mount Laurel, NJ | $2,424,621 | $1,134,109 |
Sustainable Terminal Services Inc Bayonne, NJ | $978,087 | $933,480 |
Association Of New Jersey Environmental Commissions Mendham, NJ | $1,128,147 | $842,233 |
Work Environment Council Of New Jersey Inc Trenton, NJ | $1,062,589 | $706,674 |
International Aerospace Environmental Group Inc Warrendale, PA | $1,430,747 | $749,922 |
Pennsylvania Land Title Association King Of Prussia, PA | $692,132 | $769,342 |