Lancaster City Alliance is located in Lancaster, PA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lancaster City Alliance 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 06/2023, Lancaster City Alliance generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE CITY OF LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOCUSES ON THE CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN ALL AREAS OF THE CITY, CREATING JOB GROWTH, AN INCREASED TAX BASE, AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITY RESIDENTS, AND STRENGTHENING THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH MANY STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH RESIDENTS, SMALL BUSINESSES, GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY GROUPS, NONPROFITS, SCHOOLS, AND MUNICIPALITIES. LANCASTER CITY ALLIANCE (LCA)LCA CONTINUES A PARTNERSHIP WITH SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ALL QUADRANTS OF THE CITY. THIS INCLUDED MANAGING A HIGHLY SUCCESSUL FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN SEVERAL SOUTH LANCASTER NEIGHBORHOODS. DURING THE YEAR 22/23, LANCASTER CITY ALLIANCE CONTINUED MANAGING THELANCASTER CITY REVITALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT ZONE (CRIZ) PROGRAM AS WELL AS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S 15YEAR COMMUNITY OWNED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN, BUILDING ON STRENGTH.
"QUALITY OF LIFE" IS CARRIED OUT BY A TEAM OF PERSONNEL TRAINED IN PUBLIC SAFETY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY CONSIST OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO OFTEN RIDE BICYCLES OR WALK IN THEIR DESIGNATED COVERAGE AREA IN THE CITY OF LANCASTER. WE REFER TO THEM AS LCA AMBASSADORS AND CLEAN TEAM. THEIR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ADDRESSING ISSUES THROUGH REPORTS TO LANCASTERCITY PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND SWEEP DEPARTMENTS; REPORTING BROKEN STREETLIGHTS; REPORTING EXCESSIVE TRASH INCIDENTS; REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI TAGS FROM PUBLIC SPACES; AND CONTACT WITH CITY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE HELP WHEN NEEDED. THE TEAM ALSO PROVIDES SIDEWALK SWEEPING AND SUPPLEMENTAL CLEANING SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA.IN 22/23, LCA SPENT SIGNFICANT TIME ON DEVELOPING WITH THE CITY AND PARTNERS A PLAN TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SPACES IN DOWNTOWN AND THROUGHOUT THE CITY AS WELL AS THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF OUR OUTREACH WORKER, WORK DIRECTLYWITH THOSE POPULATIONS AT RISK TO RECEIVE SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brett Calabretta Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Crowley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Fidler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jess King Ex-Officio | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Mcminn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Gilburg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $6,210 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,115,752 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,221,962 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $458,811 |
Investment income | $16,871 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,279 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,694,952 |
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. | $216,524 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $217,119 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,712 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $385,004 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $74,920 |
Payroll taxes | $40,302 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $898 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,255 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $378,849 |
Advertising and promotion | $48,063 |
Office expenses | $1,587 |
Information technology | $26,255 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $50,196 |
Travel | $268 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,099 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,343 |
Insurance | $5,672 |
All other expenses | $16,600 |
Total functional expenses | $1,643,337 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $815,170 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $377,807 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $828,942 |
Accounts receivable, net | $56,110 |
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 | $4,311 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,484 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $378,558 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $250,274 |
Total assets | $2,731,656 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $126,730 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $249,878 |
Total liabilities | $376,608 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,449,280 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $905,768 |
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 | $2,731,656 |