University City District
- Assets
- $9.4m
- Revenue
- $9.7m
- Investments
- $1.6m
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 11/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-2913784
Organization Overview
University City District is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, University City District employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. University City District 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 06/2021, University City District generated $9.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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 2018, University City District has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $2,746,026. 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
TO FOSTER A VIBRANT, COMPETITIVE UNIVERSITY CITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLEAN AND SAFE - UNIVERSITY CITY DISTRICT IS DEDICATED TO THE PHYSICAL BEAUTY AND SAFETY OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. OUR PUBLIC SPACE MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES WORK SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO CLEAN AND ENHANCE MORE THAN 160 COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS THROUGH STREET CLEANINGS, GRAFFITI REMOVAL, TRASH COLLECTION, AND MORE. OUR PUBLIC SAFETY AMBASSADORS PATROL THE STREETS AND SERVE AS HIGHLY VISIBLE DETERRENTS TO CRIME WHILE OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. APPROXIMATELY 190,000 PEOPLE, 655 ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM.
THE WEST PHILADELPHIA SKILLS INITIATIVE - UNIVERSITY CITY DISTRICT'S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WEST PHILADELPHIA SKILLS INITIATIVE (WPSI) CONNECTS UNEMPLOYED PHILADELPHIANS, MOSTLY COMING FROM WEST PHILADELPHIA NEIGHBORHOODS, SEEKING OPPORTUNITY WITH EMPLOYERS IN PHILADELPHIA SEEKING TALENT. APPROXIMATELY 300 PEOPLE AND 80 ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH THE PROGRAM IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
GREEN CITY WORKS - UNIVERSITY CITY DISTRICT RUNS A LANDSCAPING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, GREEN CITY WORKS (GCW), THAT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY LANDSCAPING SERVICES WHILE CONNECTING LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GOOD, STABLE JOBS. UNIVERSITY CITY DISTRICT IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING OUR SERVICES, OUR LABOR FORCE AND OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH GREEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS. GCW MAINTAINS SPACES IN UNIVERSITY CITY THAT ARE MANAGED BY UCD AND RUNS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND DESIGN BUILD PROGRAMS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND THROUGHOUT PHILADELPHIA. APPROXIMATELY 190,000 PEOPLE AND 655 ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM.
MARKETING AND EVENTS - UNIVERSITY CITY DISTRICT EXECUTES COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR DESIGNED TO HELP BRING NEIGHBORS, VISITORS, AND BUSINESSES TOGETHER. OUR WIDE PORTFOLIO OF COMMUNITY OFFERINGS INCLUDE MUSIC, ARTS, AND POP-UP FOOD EVENTS IN UCD'S PUBLIC SPACES; DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MOST OF OUR SIGNATURE FREE PROGRAMS LIKE MOVIES IN CLARK PARK, THE BALTIMORE AVENUE DOLLAR STROLL, THE 40TH STREET SUMMER SERIES, OUR POPULAR RESTAURANT PROMOTION UNIVERSITY CITY DINING DAYS, AND OUR NETWORKING SERIES MIX WERE PAUSED LAST FISCAL YEAR WITH THE HOPE THAT THEY CAN RESUME IN THE NEW YEAR. APPROXIMATELY 190,000 PEOPLE AND 655 ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - UNIVERSITY CITY DISTRICT HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE CREATING ALL-SEASON TEMPORARY SPACES THAT ATTRACT VISITORS, GENERATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, AND FOSTER COMMUNITY. UCD HAS SPEARHEADED SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS IN PHILADELPHIA INCLUDING THE PORCH AT 30TH STREET STATION, TROLLEY PORTAL GARDENS, AND THE LUCY BUS SYSTEM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEPTA. UCD ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES THAT HELP BUSINESSES LOOKING TO OPEN, EXPAND, OR RELOCATE IN UNIVERSITY CITY. APPROXIMATELY 190,000 PEOPLE, 655 ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Bergheiser President | Officer | 40 | $243,256 |
Sarah Steltz VP Of Workforce Development | 40 | $147,915 | |
Alan Garry SVP Of Public Safety And District Services | 40 | $137,285 | |
Brian English Vp, Green City Works | 40 | $131,191 | |
Nick Edelman Finance Director | 40 | $105,790 | |
Craig Carnaroli Chairman, Officer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $45,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $518,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,807,834 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,370,934 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,223,399 |
| Investment income | $117,879 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$12 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,712,200 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $750,359 |
| 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. | $322,659 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $322,659 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,475,845 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $63,443 |
| Other employee benefits | $308,501 |
| Payroll taxes | $201,958 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,920 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $309,718 |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,442 |
| Office expenses | $237,865 |
| Information technology | $51,867 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $324,092 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $190,266 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $108,228 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,994,161 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,520 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,465,199 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $873,581 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $709,127 |
| 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 | $1,110,275 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,376,574 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,618,879 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $129,515 |
| Total assets | $9,386,670 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,141,136 |
| Grants payable | $16,237 |
| Deferred revenue | $66,263 |
| 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 | $1,223,636 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,726,361 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,436,673 |
| 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 | $9,386,670 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, University City District has awarded $740,359 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $441,355 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $151,266 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $121,501 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $16,237 |
RENATA'S KITCHEN PURPOSE: COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that University City District has recieved totaling $1,897,345.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC PURPOSE: Civic Life | $775,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CREATING ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND CAREER PATHWAYS | $500,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: EXPANSION OF THE WEST PHILADELPHIA SKILLS INITIATIVE AND PIDCS NAVY YARD SKILLS INITIATIVE | $225,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: WEST PHILADELPHIA PARK MAINTENANCE PILOT | $80,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: WEST PHILADELPHIA PARK MAINTENANCE PILOT | $80,000 |
National Board Of Medical Examiners Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: Contribution-See Part IV | $60,319 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,411,634 |
| Earnings | $319,447 |
| Ending Balance | $1,731,081 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Kennedy Krieger Education And Community Services Inc Baltimore, MD | $14,340,565 | $48,121,720 |
Mosaic Community Services Inc Timonium, MD | $34,184,592 | $47,201,258 |
Westchester Community Opportunity Program Inc Elmsford, NY | $7,932,264 | $37,716,573 |
Reinvestment Fund Inc Philadelphia, PA | $609,259,384 | $44,624,452 |
St Nicks Alliance Corp Brooklyn, NY | $44,353,994 | $35,596,992 |
National Council For Community Development Inc Brooklyn, NY | $24,193,687 | $38,165,020 |
Akron Summit Community Action Agency Akron, OH | $9,053,133 | $31,825,266 |
Hocking-Athens Perry Community Action Glouster, OH | $22,374,760 | $30,742,269 |
The Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc Buffalo, NY | $11,956,609 | $31,001,421 |
The Mayors Fund To Advance New York City New York, NY | $28,518,749 | $18,611,480 |
Hopes Community Action Partnership Incorporated Hoboken, NJ | $25,058,059 | $24,208,629 |
Blueprints Washington, PA | $9,542,152 | $23,150,876 |