DELAWARE AND LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR INC

EIN: 232977618 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

EASTON, PA

Total Revenue
$1,851,421
Total Expenses
$1,980,945
Total Assets
$7,565,635
Net Assets
$4,479,266
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
ANTONE PIERUCCI
Phone
6109233548
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DELAWARE AND LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $4.5M represent 29 months of operating reserves.

Mission

PER THE BYLAWS OF THE DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR(WHICH WERE UPDATED BY THE MERGED BOARD OF THE NATIONAL CANAL MUSUEM AND THE D&L), OUR MISSION IS TO WORK WITH GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (AGENCIES), COMMERICAL ENTITIES, THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE CORRIDOR TO:1. CONSERVE THE HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF CANALS AND OVERLAND RAILROADS AND AMPLIFY THE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON THEM2. BROADLY TELL THE STORY OF THE REGION BY STRENGTHENING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION3. ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK FOR STEWARDSHIP WHICH WILL PRESERVE SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC SITES, COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES, ENHANCE RECREATION, AND CONSERVE THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT4. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAPITALIZING ON THE CORRIDOR'S RICH HERITAGE AS A MEANS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $163,324

D&L TRAIL DEVELOPMENTTHE D&L TRAIL IS THE SPINE RUNNING 165 MILES THROUGH THE HERITAGE CORRIDOR. THE IMPACT OF THE D&L TRAIL ON RECREATION, HEALTH, AND TOURISM INCREASES WITH EACH TRAIL GAP THAT IS...

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D&L TRAIL DEVELOPMENTTHE D&L TRAIL IS THE SPINE RUNNING 165 MILES THROUGH THE HERITAGE CORRIDOR. THE IMPACT OF THE D&L TRAIL ON RECREATION, HEALTH, AND TOURISM INCREASES WITH EACH TRAIL GAP THAT IS CLOSED AND EACH CONNECTION TO ADJACENT TRAILS AND COMMUNITIES. MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING EXISTING SECTIONS OF TRAILS BENEFITS CURRENT TRAIL USERS AND IMPROVES SAFETY. THESE RESULTS LEAD TO INCREASED TRAIL USAGE, IMPROVED HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS, AND INCREASED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. PEOPLE CONTINUE TO WANT TO BE ON TRAILS FOR RECREATION AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. IN TURN, THERE ARE BENEFICIAL RIPPLE EFFECTS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $447,719 Revenue: $72,391

THE NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUMTHE NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO TELLING THE STORY OF AMERICA'S HISTORIC TOWPATH CANALS WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON PENNSYLVANIA'S LEHIGH AND DELAWARE CANALS THAT...

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THE NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUMTHE NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO TELLING THE STORY OF AMERICA'S HISTORIC TOWPATH CANALS WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON PENNSYLVANIA'S LEHIGH AND DELAWARE CANALS THAT CARRIED ANTHRACITE COAL FROM THE MINES IN NORTHEASTERN PA TO MARKETS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY, PHILADELPHIA, AND BEYOND. THE MUSEUM INTERPRETS THE HISTORIC IMPACT AND CULTURE OF CANALS, AS WELL AS THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THEIR BUILDING, THROUGH A VARIETY OF EXHIBITS, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND AN INTERPRETIVE CANAL BOAT RIDE PULLED BY MULES.

Program 3
Expenses: $282,473 Revenue: $70,963

EDUCATION AND OUTREACHMORE THAN 100,000 STUDENTS AND ADULTS IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN OUR HERITAGE ANNUALLY IN OUTDOOR AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING OUR AWARD-WINNING TALES OF THE TOWPATH...

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EDUCATION AND OUTREACHMORE THAN 100,000 STUDENTS AND ADULTS IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN OUR HERITAGE ANNUALLY IN OUTDOOR AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING OUR AWARD-WINNING TALES OF THE TOWPATH CURRICULUM AND FIELD TRIPS, IMMERSION DAYS FIELD TRIPS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS. FOR EXAMPLE, THE TALES OF THE TOWPATH TRAVELING CURRICULUM OFFERS 4TH- AND 5TH-GRADE STUDENTS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE MID-19TH CENTURY LIFE ALONG THE LEHIGH AND DELAWARE CANALS AND UNDERSTAND THE CANALS' IMPORTANCE IN AMERICA'S GROWTH DURING OUR 19TH CENTURY INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,598,572
Program Service Revenue $132,956
Investment Income $67,133
Other Revenue $52,760
TOTAL REVENUE $1,851,421

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $98,043
Salaries & Benefits $1,126,491
Fundraising Expenses $67,472
Program Expenses $1,196,883
Other Expenses $756,411
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,980,945

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,851,421 $1,390,582 +0.3%
Expenses $1,980,945 $1,952,514 +0.0%
Net Income $-129,524 $-561,932 -0.8%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
47
Volunteers
166

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
$123,574
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CLAIRE SADLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$109,333 $14,241 $123,574
ANDREW HAMILTON CHAIRPERSON 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLEY SPEIRS VICE CHAIRPERSON 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SIERRA FOGEL SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HILARY JEBITSCH TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY BODY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS DINKELACKER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD EPPLER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA GREEN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY CONNERS HENRY MS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD HUGHES MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KLINE JR MD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE MILLINGTON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD STRINGER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH SZYDLOW MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE WARFEL MEMBER 2.00
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
2024 $1,851,421 $1,980,945 $7,565,635 $-129,524
2023 $1,390,582 $1,952,514 $7,091,065 $-561,932
2022 $1,943,220 $2,045,473 $5,358,458 $-102,253
2021 $2,619,266 $1,826,583 $5,340,261 $792,683
2020 $1,915,290 $1,925,439 $5,563,635 $-10,149
2019 $2,216,370 $2,376,802 $5,265,420 $-160,432
2018 $2,956,044 $2,241,704 $5,636,935 $714,340
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