DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION

EIN: 231734559 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$18,405,215
Total Expenses
$19,672,259
Total Assets
$94,849,179
Net Assets
$11,061,641
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
LARRY BELL
Phone
2156293200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION, founded in 1970, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $18.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

DRWC'S MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA'S WATERFRONT. THIS TASK IS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TO THE CITY AND ONE WHICH THE CITY WOULD OTHERWISE BE RQUIRED TO PERFORM ABSENT THE DRWC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,906,624

DRWC IS DEDICATED TO THE PLANNING, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CENTRAL DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT IN PHILADELPHIA, DEFINED AS THE SIX-MILE STRETCH OF THE CENTRAL DELAWARE, WHICH IS THE...

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DRWC IS DEDICATED TO THE PLANNING, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CENTRAL DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT IN PHILADELPHIA, DEFINED AS THE SIX-MILE STRETCH OF THE CENTRAL DELAWARE, WHICH IS THE AREA DEFINED BY ORGON AVENUE IN THE SOUTH OF ALLEGHENY AVENUE IN THE NORTH AND FROM I-95 TO THE DELAWARE RIVER. THE GOAL OF DRWC IS TO EFFECTUATE OVER TIME THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE CENTRAL DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT INTO A VIBRANT DESTINATION LOCATION FOR THE RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, PORT/INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OF PHILADELPHIA'S RESIDENTS, WORKERS AND VISITORS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,677,942

DRWC REMAINS STEADFAST IN ITS COMMITMENT TO FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMING ON THE WATERFRONT AT PENN'S LANDING. ALL EVENTS PRODUCED BY DRWC ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. THE RIVER STAGE HOSTED A VARIETY OF...

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DRWC REMAINS STEADFAST IN ITS COMMITMENT TO FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMING ON THE WATERFRONT AT PENN'S LANDING. ALL EVENTS PRODUCED BY DRWC ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. THE RIVER STAGE HOSTED A VARIETY OF NATIONAL ARTISTS IN THE ROCK, JAZZ, GOSPEL AND CLASSICAL GENRES AND ALSO WAS ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE THE FULL PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA. PENN'S LANDING CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A FEATURED LOCATION FOR THE CITY'S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, HOSTING HIGH PROFILE WATERFRONT CONCERT WITH FIREWORKS. THE SUMMER PROGRAM SEASON INCLUDED DIFFERENT MULTICULTURAL SERIES CELEBRATING THE RICH DIVERSITY OF THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION, MARQUEE CONCERTS FEATURING FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, THE SOUNDS OF R&B AND JAZZ.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,194,855

DRWC ENGAGES IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, OF MAINTAINING AND PROMOTING THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITY'S CENTRAL WATERFRONT, WHICH INCLUDES "BLUE ROSS...

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DRWC ENGAGES IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, OF MAINTAINING AND PROMOTING THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CITY'S CENTRAL WATERFRONT, WHICH INCLUDES "BLUE ROSS RIVER RINK" AT PENN'S LANDING. IT IS A STANDARD OLYMPIC REGULATIONS SIZE ICE RINK, DURING THE WINTER AND TURNED INTO A ROLLER-SKATING RINK IN THE SUMMER, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS A RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ARENA. SLED SKATING LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DISABLED CHILDREN. THE RINK IS OPERATION OF THESE SKATING RINKS RELIEVES THE CITY OF FROM HAVING TO OPERATE THE PUBLIC ARENA, WHICH IT WOULD OTHERWISE DO THE GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS CITIZENS, INCLUDING THE MULTITUDE OF YOUNGER PEOPLE UTILIZING THIS FACILITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,279,879
Program Service Revenue $10,424,393
Investment Income $764,396
Other Revenue $936,547
TOTAL REVENUE $18,405,215

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $7,738,879
Fundraising Expenses $422,940
Program Expenses $16,779,421
Other Expenses $11,933,380
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,672,259

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $18,405,215 $17,491,111 +0.1%
Expenses $19,672,259 $17,797,878 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,267,044 $-306,767 +3.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
304
Volunteers
16

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
$562,164
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH FORKIN PRESIDENT 40.0
Officer
$310,426 $63,528 $373,954
JODIE MILKMAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40.0
Highest
$189,821 $52,821 $242,642
LARRY BELL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$162,977 $25,233 $188,210
LAVELLE YOUNG VICE PRESIDENT-OPERATIONS 40.0
Highest
$131,231 $24,690 $155,921
ELIZABETH WOODS VICE PRESIDENT - OPERATIONS 40.0
Highest
$125,820 $23,789 $149,609
JAY R GOLDSTEIN BOARD CHAIRMAN/TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OBRA KERNODLE IV BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL HANKOWSKY SECRETARY 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE DIBERARDINIS DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE DALTO WOOSNAM DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
AVI EDEN DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MONDLAK DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL HANKOWSKY DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HAUPTMAN DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA VAL DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN JORDAN TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT RUBEN DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONN SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL WILSON DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN YIN DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIO ZACHARJASZ DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN FEGELY DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$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 $18,405,215 $19,672,259 $94,849,179 $-1,267,044
2024 $17,491,111 $17,797,878 $60,538,833 $-306,767
2023 $18,515,350 $17,445,036 $52,801,701 $1,070,314
2022 $19,823,036 $17,856,655 $138,544,770 $1,966,381
2021 $24,883,136 $25,000,753 $26,551,411 $-117,617
2020 $25,633,090 $23,924,697 $34,778,215 $1,708,393
2019 $23,801,262 $24,892,840 $24,901,363 $-1,091,578
2018 $21,816,350 $21,823,717 $26,081,179 $-7,367
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