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Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation
Board Leadership
Susan Fitzsimmons
Chair
CEO
Thomas Saunders
President, CEO
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The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) protects and restores exceptional places to provide our region with clean waters and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas for the benefit of present and future generations. The Conservancy creates green spaces and gardens, contributing to the vitality of our cities and towns, and preserves Fallingwater, a symbol of people living in harmony with nature. Pennsylvania's first conservancy, WPC has protected nearly 225,000 acres of natural lands in Pennsylvania since it was established in 1932. WPC has restored watersheds around the state and saved numerous natural habitats to preserve Pennsylvania's rich diversity of life.
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) protects and restores exceptional places to provide our region with clean waters and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas for the benefit of present and future generations. The Conservancy creates green spaces and gardens, contributing to the vitality of our cities and towns, and preserves Fallingwater, a symbol of people living in harmony with nature. Pennsylvania's first conservancy, WPC has protected nearly 225,000 acres of natural lands in Pennsylvania since it was established in 1932. WPC has restored watersheds around the state and saved numerous natural habitats to preserve Pennsylvania's rich diversity of life.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
82.9% | |
Administrative Expenses | 9.1% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 7.9% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.12 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 3.86 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 7.1% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 2.8% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (PA) | 95.23 | |
Blue Ridge Conservancy (NC) | 93.57 | |
Rocky Mountain Conservancy (CO) | 95.48 | |
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (MT) | 98.18 | |
Wild Earth Allies (MD) | 90.51 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $8,285,775 |
Federated Campaigns | $6,146 |
Membership Dues | $1,245,004 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $5,914,586 |
Total Contributions | $15,451,511 |
Program Service Revenue | $5,318,872 |
Total Primary Revenue | $20,770,383 |
Other Revenue | $6,683,050 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $27,453,433 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $19,270,208 |
Administrative Expenses | $1,922,722 |
Fundraising Expenses | $2,123,823 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $23,316,753 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $4,136,680 |
Net Assets | $93,907,343 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Fallingwater Administration and Education | $6,319,388 | 32.8% |
Land Conservation Program | $3,991,192 | 20.7% |
Nature Heritage & Conservation Science Program | $3,297,175 | 17.1% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-12 | 02/01/2020 | 95.23 | |||||||
2017-12 | 04/01/2019 | 91.43 | |||||||
2016-12 | 03/01/2018 | 90.64 | |||||||
2015-12 | 05/01/2017 | 93.54 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 93.95 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-12 | 12/01/2015 | 84.32 | |||||||
2013-12 | 08/01/2015 | 91.58 | |||||||
2012-12 | 12/01/2013 | 96.55 | |||||||
2011-12 | 03/01/2013 | 97.70 | |||||||
2010-12 | 03/01/2012 | 96.86 | |||||||
2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 94.36 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 04/01/2011 | 92.58 | |||||||
2008-12 | 05/01/2010 | 98.61 | |||||||
2007-12 | 04/01/2009 | 98.54 | |||||||
2006-12 | 05/01/2008 | 95.57 | |||||||
2005-12 | 11/01/2006 | 83.28 | |||||||
2004-12 | 11/01/2005 | 80.84 | |||||||
2003-12 | 10/01/2004 | 87.06 | |||||||
2002-12 | 10/01/2003 | 91.40 | |||||||
2001-12 | 10/15/2002 | 95.68 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 25-1053485 |
Name in IRS Master File | WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY |
NTEE Code | C34 |
NTEE Classification | Land Resources Conservation |
NTEE Type | Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (350) Preservation of natural resources (conservation) |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | May, 1951 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$322,193 | 1.38% | Thomas Saunders | President, CEO |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (PA) | 95.23 | |
Rocky Mountain Conservancy (CO) | 95.48 | |
Emerald Necklace Conservancy (MA) | 88.14 | |
Blue Ridge Conservancy (NC) | 93.57 | |
Wild Earth Allies (MD) | 90.51 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
800 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh,
PA 15222
tel: (866) 564-6972
fax: (412) 231-1414
EIN: 25-1053485
Susan Fitzsimmons
Chair
Thomas Saunders
President, CEO
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923