WEST PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ALLIANCE

EIN: 222696971 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$666,945
Total Expenses
$557,968
Total Assets
$546,776
Net Assets
$546,776
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL RUZZO
Phone
2157474675
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

WEST PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ALLIANCE, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $667K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 99% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $109K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

THE WEST PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ALLIANCE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1984 TO "STIMULATE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS BY CULTIVATING AN INTEREST IN, UNDERSTANDING OF, AND APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION. THE MISSION EXPANDED TO CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF PAUL L. ROBESON AND IN 1994 WPCA BOUGHT THE LAST HOUSE HE LIVED IN, AND OPERATES IT AS A MUSEUM. WPCA/PRHM IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, AND THE ORGANIZATION IS NOW A LEADER AMONGST OTHER PAUL ROBESON SITES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $647,662
Program Service Revenue $19,119
Investment Income $164
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $666,945

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $185,793
Fundraising Expenses $80,307
Program Expenses $425,228
Other Expenses $372,175
TOTAL EXPENSES $557,968

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $666,945 $334,796 +1.0%
Expenses $557,968 $418,531 +0.3%
Net Income $108,977 $-83,735 -2.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
7
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARGARET LIVINGSTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCENT W LLOYD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV DR J WENDELL MAPSON JR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA PRITCHETT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISAIAH WALKER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IRA HARKVAY BOARD CHAIR 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
VERNOCA L MICHAEL VICE CHAIR 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
QRESCENT MALI MASON SECRETARY 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL RUZZO TREASURER 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CLAYTON SALTER ASSISTANT TREASURER 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $666,945 $557,968 $546,776 $108,977
2024 $334,796 $418,531 $444,520 $-83,735
2023 $1,088,580 $830,593 $662,316 $257,987
2022 $100,724 $265,038 $272,762 $-164,314
2021 $300,664 $175,658 $437,076 $125,006
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