PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CATHERINE QURESHI CEO

Phone

4126827275

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $8.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $7.7M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

WE IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY ENHANCING AND STEWARDING PITTSBURGH'S PARKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,684,154 Revenue: $273,155

THE PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH TO PLAN, FUND, AND IMPLEMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE ACCESSIBILITY, ECOLOGICAL HEALTH, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF PITTSBURGH'S PUBLIC PARKS. THROUGH THE LEVERAGING OF PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT, THE CONSERVANCY ADVANCES THE RESTORATION OF HISTORIC LANDSCAPES, REHABILITATION OF PARK AMENITIES AND FACILITIES, WATERSHED AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS, TRAIL AND ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS, AND THE CREATION OF VIBRANT PUBLIC SPACES THAT SERVE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ACROSS THE REGION.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,306,403 Revenue: $46,156

THIS PROGRAM ADVANCES THE LONG-TERM STEWARDSHIP AND ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF PITTSBURGH'S PARKS THROUGH EXPERTISE IN HORTICULTURE, URBAN FORESTRY, HISTORIC LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION, ECOLOGICAL...

THIS PROGRAM ADVANCES THE LONG-TERM STEWARDSHIP AND ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF PITTSBURGH'S PARKS THROUGH EXPERTISE IN HORTICULTURE, URBAN FORESTRY, HISTORIC LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION, ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, NATURAL AREA MANAGEMENT, AND CAPITAL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION. CONSERVANCY STAFF WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH AND PUBLIC PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT PARKS MASTER PLANS, MAINTAIN AND RESTORE CRITICAL PARK INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPES, IMPROVE ECOSYSTEM RESILIENCE AND BIODIVERSITY, AND SUPPORT RESEARCH AND PLANNING INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN THE SUSTAINABILITY OF PITTSBURGH'S URBAN PARK SYSTEM.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,360,204 Revenue: $693,341

THIS PROGRAM ENGAGES RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO DEEPEN PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF PITTSBURGH'S PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES. THE CONSERVANCY PROVIDES YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCES, PUBLIC EVENTS, CAREER READINESS, AND COLLABORATIVE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PUBLIC GREEN SPACE, OUTDOOR LEARNING, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY CONNECTION TO PITTSBURGH'S PARKS.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,217,276

Program Service Revenue $1,027,040

Investment Income $1,304,423

Other Revenue $-22,235

TOTAL REVENUE $8,526,504

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,010,798

Fundraising Expenses $730,701

Program Expenses $5,534,376

Other Expenses $3,672,090

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,682,888

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$8,526,504	$9,498,087	-0.1%
Expenses	$7,682,888	$7,514,522	+0.0%
Net Income	$843,616	$1,983,565	-0.6%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

1200

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

$891,180

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ADAM CAUSGROVE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNIE CLOUGH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARTHUR R PANG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARL DALEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS HORNSTEIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CINDY AKERS GERBER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAIRE PRO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG DUNHAM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD GAINEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRACE TAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAGGAI DROR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES SPENCER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIL BEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN NOVAK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN ALLEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA WISNIEWSKI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN VARGAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM OLIVITO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUISE CAVANAUGH SCIANNAMEO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCUS SHOFFNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIS DAUER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY O'LOUGHLIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW GLEASON	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEG CHEEVER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL LYONS	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL PAVLICK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MILDRED S MYERS	CO-CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLLE BAGNELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RALPH HORGAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY WALSH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA FOSTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD REED	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RITCHIE BATTLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH OLEXSAK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TALIA DEPASQUALE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRI BALTIMORE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THERESE DILLMAN MOSS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIFFANY TAULTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM BARBUSH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACEY REED ARMANT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WALTER LEWIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZINNA SCOTT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALANA WENK	DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS	40.00	Officer	$100,217	$23,173	$123,390
CATHERINE QURESHI	PRESIDENT/CEO	40.00	Officer	$257,667	$38,145	$295,812
JAMES BROWN	DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & FRICK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER	40.00	Officer	$102,144	$21,663	$123,807
JAMES SNOW	CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFIC	40.00	Officer	$166,286	$18,886	$185,172
ROSS CHAPMAN	CHIEF OF OPERATIONS	40.00	Officer	$127,827	$35,172	$162,999

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	$8,526,504	$7,682,888	$20,484,352	$843,616
2024	$9,498,087	$7,514,522	$19,632,510	$1,983,565
2023	$5,898,293	$6,479,337	$17,431,942	$-581,044
2022	$4,491,050	$5,725,220	$17,924,186	$-1,234,170
2021	$5,028,888	$6,104,665	$20,284,178	$-1,075,777
2020	$4,258,154	$8,918,051	$19,817,012	$-4,659,897
2018	$7,767,974	$6,379,650	$20,595,487	$1,388,324