Friends Of The Wissahickon Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 06/1952
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-6251649
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Wissahickon Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1952. 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, Friends Of The Wissahickon Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Wissahickon 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 12/2021, Friends Of The Wissahickon Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVE NATURAL BEAUTY & WILDNESS OF WISSAHICKON VALLEY & STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST THEREIN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
INFRASTRUCTURETHE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMMING OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES SEVERAL KEY PROJECT AREAS ORGANIZED AROUND THE MAN-MADE BUILT ELEMENTS OF THE PARK INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRAILS, BUILDINGS, SIGNS, FENCES, MASONRY AND PARKING AREAS.
ENGAGEMENT:THE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING AT FOW ENABLES THE STAFF AND DIRECTORS OF FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON TO INFORM AND INVOLVE THE PUBLIC IN THE FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON'S MISSION OF STEWARDSHIP AND SERVICE. THE SIGNATURE INITIATIVE UNDER ENGAGEMENT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPREHENSIVE VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMING, WHICH MAKES SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALL OF OUR STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES. IN 2021, VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 9,348 HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE TO THE STEWARDSHIP OF THE WISSAHICKON VALLEY PARK, WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF OVER $266,800 (USING THE MOST RECENT AVAILABLE VALUATION OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES IN PENNSYLVANIA (2018), ASSESSED AT $28.54 PER HOUR BY INDEPENDENT SECTOR). IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS IMPLEMENTED OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AS PART OF THE LITTLE FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON PROGRAM.
HABITATTHE HABITAT PROGRAMMING INCLUDES TWO SIGNATURE EFFORTS, THE PROTECT OUR WATERSHED (POW) PROGRAM AND THE ECOLOGICAL LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN. POW IS A LAND CONSERVATION AND CITIZEN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON REDUCING THE IMPACT OF STORM WATER RUNOFF IN THE WISSAHICKON VALLEY PARK. THE ECOLOGICAL LAND MANAGEMENT (ELM) PLAN IS A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO COORDINATE ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION EFFORTS IN AND BORDERING THE PARK.
OTHER CONSERVATION PROGRAMSSTRUCTURES COMMITTEE TO REBUILD AND MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC STRUCTURES IN THE WISSAHICKON VALLEY; VALLEY GREEN INN SURROUNDING LANDSCAPING; AND THE WILDLIFE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT NATURE WALKS AND LECTURES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ruffian Tittman Exec Director | Officer | 50 | $125,435 |
Jeffrey Harbison President (jan-May 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Pope Secretary (jan-May 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joanne Dahme Secretary (jun-Dec 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Walker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alyssa Edwards President (jun-Dec 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Tahawus Trails Llc Trailbuilding | 12/30/15 | $208,031 |
Ad Marble & Company Wayfinding & Signage | 12/30/15 | $102,632 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $3,285 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $357,077 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,465,946 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,605 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,826,308 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,892 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $105,786 |
| 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 | $972 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,940,958 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $150,591 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,588 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $543,371 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,754 |
| Other employee benefits | $77,802 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,854 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| 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 | $70,121 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,233 |
| Office expenses | $48,543 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $66,838 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,380 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,693 |
| Insurance | $44,526 |
| All other expenses | $6,254 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,579,368 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $840,419 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,362 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $95,376 |
| 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 | $74,357 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,898 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,238,129 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,270,541 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $133,707 |
| 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 | $25,000 |
| Total liabilities | $658,707 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $767,145 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $844,689 |
| 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 | $2,270,541 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of The Wissahickon Inc has recieved totaling $14,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Raynier Institute & Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Andrew B Young Foundation Malvern, PA PURPOSE: GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT | $3,000 |
Webster U Walker Jr Foundation Inc Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: OPERATING | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc Millbrook, NY | $16,962,205 | $4,488,618 |
Adirondack Council Inc Elizabethtown, NY | $8,899,831 | $2,663,124 |