Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 10/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7286159
Organization Overview
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennsylvania Environmental Council 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, Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.5% 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 2015, Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc has awarded 75 individual grants totaling $759,390. 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:
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SINCE 1970, THE PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (PEC) HAS PARTICIPATED AS A CENTRAL FIGURE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION DISCUSSION IN PENNSYLVANIA AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. EVERY DAY, PEC MANAGES CHALLENGES FACING PENNSYLVANIA'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES WHETHER FROM PAST ACTIVITIES, CURRENT PRACTICES, OR POTENTIAL FUTURE IMPACTS. WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ENVIRONMENTAL VOICE IN THE COMMONWEALTH, BUT WE UNIQUELY INFORM OUR STATEWIDE POLICY ADVOCACY WITH ON-THE-GROUND LOCAL AND REGIONAL PROJECTS. WE'RE BETTER AT BOTH BECAUSE WE DO BOTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRAILS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION: PEC PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR PLANNING, DEVELOPING, AND PROMOTING REGIONAL TRAIL NETWORKS ACROSS THE STATE, MARKETING STATEWIDE WATER TRAILS, AND BUILDING A RECREATION CONSTITUENCY AND PARTNERSHIP NETWORK. OUR PURPOSE IS TO BRING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY TO EVERY COMMUNITY IN PENNSYLVANIA, AND GIVE CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PECPA.ORG.
WATER RESOURCES: PEC WORKS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE COMMONWEALTH'S WATER RESOURCES, INCLUDING PROMOTING COMMUNITY RESTORATION EFFORTS, IMPROVING WATERSHED FUNCTION BY REDUCING FLOODING AND POLLUTION THROUGH ADOPTION OF LEADING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND POLICIES, STRENGTHENING PENNSYLVANIA'S OVERALL WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AND RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF OTHERS TO IMPROVE WATER RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PECPA.ORG.
ENERGY AND CLIMATE: PEC WORKS TO ADVANCE ENERGY PRACTICES AND POLICIES THAT REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL HARM FROM PAST, CURRENT AND FUTURE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND USE IN PENNSYLVANIA, INCLUDING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. OUR FOCUS INCLUDES: PROMOTING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY MEASURES; SECURING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS FOR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT; ENCOURAGING IMPLEMENTATION OF RENEWABLE AND DISTRIBUTED GENERATION; AND SUPPORTING GENERAL AWARENESS ON ENERGY AND CLIMATE ISSUES IN PENNSYLVANIA. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PECPA.ORG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Davitt Woodwell President | Officer | 40 | $185,324 |
Patrick Starr Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $129,552 |
John Walliser Senior Vp, Legal & Governm | Officer | 40 | $118,160 |
Ron Slavonic Senior Vp, Finance & Admin | Officer | 40 | $115,936 |
Janet Sweeney Vice President | Officer | 40 | $82,530 |
Carol Mccabe Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Planning & Design Environmental Consulting | 12/30/20 | $264,806 |
The Miami Foundation Trail Off App Development | 12/30/20 | $118,223 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $113,300 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,288,449 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,664,428 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,066,177 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $291,214 |
| Investment income | $6,539 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$54,062 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,320,615 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $126,302 |
| 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. | $705,330 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $150,365 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $994,083 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $81,337 |
| Other employee benefits | $157,916 |
| Payroll taxes | $139,490 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,172 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,772 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $843,787 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $54,729 |
| Information technology | $112,450 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $152,630 |
| Travel | $25,959 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,714 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,136 |
| Insurance | $24,593 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,541,232 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $780,273 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,702,046 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $737,202 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,352 |
| 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 | $7,661 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $41,184 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,078 |
| Total assets | $4,311,796 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $200,075 |
| Grants payable | $120,034 |
| Deferred revenue | $430,937 |
| 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 | $751,046 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $822,233 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,738,517 |
| 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 | $4,311,796 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc has awarded $93,456 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Easton, PA PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,812 |
CITY OF SCRANTON PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
La Plume, PA PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Wilkesbarre, PA PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
West Newton, PA PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc has recieved totaling $2,392,630.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL ENERGY AND TRAILS INITIATIVES | $250,000 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL ENERGY AND TRAILS INITIATIVES | $250,000 |
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TOWARD RESEARCH, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROJECTS TO PRODUCE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT LONG-TERM PROTECTION AND ACTIVATION OF PENNSYLVANIA'S LANDS AND WATERS | $250,000 |
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TOWARD RESEARCH, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROJECTS TO PRODUCE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT LONG-TERM PROTECTION AND ACTIVATION OF PENNSYLVANIA'S LANDS AND WATERS | $250,000 |
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: FOR THE INDUSTRIAL HEARTLANDS TRAIL COALITION, A MULTISTATE RECREATIONAL TOURISM INITIATIVE | $200,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $155,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,055 |
| Earnings | $29 |
| Other Expense | $29 |
| Ending Balance | $12,055 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc New York, NY | $5,512,348 | $11,721,218 |
Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay Inc Annapolis, MD | $4,103,487 | $10,354,078 |
Circulate Initiative Inc Iselin, NJ | $3,225,449 | $3,893,164 |
Citizens For Pennsylvanias Future Harrisburg, PA | $3,509,129 | $2,508,656 |
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc New York, NY | $16,626,101 | $16,263,917 |
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $4,311,796 | $4,320,615 |
Sustainable Jersey Inc Ewing, NJ | $2,977,335 | $3,226,325 |
Pinelands Preservation Alliance Inc Southampton, NJ | $9,506,736 | $2,752,415 |
Ohio Environmental Council Columbus, OH | $2,929,320 | $3,337,824 |
National Environmental Balancing Inc Gaithersburg, MD | $4,390,738 | $2,342,089 |
Clean Air Council Philadelphia, PA | $2,953,496 | $3,399,869 |
Blue Water Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $1,955,716 | $2,552,137 |