THE FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON INC

EIN: 236251649 501(c)(3) Environment

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$3,610,354
Total Expenses
$4,849,921
Total Assets
$3,069,127
Net Assets
$1,199,952
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1932
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
GARRETT TREGO
Phone
2152470417
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON INC, founded in 1932, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND WILDNESS OF THE WISSAHICKON VALLEY AND STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST THEREIN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,023,611

INFRASTRUCTURE THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMMING OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES SEVERAL KEY PROJECT AREAS ORGANIZED AROUND THE MAN-MADE BUILT ELEMENTS OF THE PARK INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRAILS...

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INFRASTRUCTURE THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMMING OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES SEVERAL KEY PROJECT AREAS ORGANIZED AROUND THE MAN-MADE BUILT ELEMENTS OF THE PARK INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRAILS, BUILDINGS, SIGNS, FENCES, MASONRY AND PARKING AREAS.

Program 2
Expenses: $865,556

ENGAGEMENT THE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING AT FOW ENABLES THE STAFF AND DIRECTORS OF FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON TO INFORM AND INVOLVE THE PUBLIC IN THE FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON'S MISSION OF STEWARDSHIP...

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ENGAGEMENT THE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING AT FOW ENABLES THE STAFF AND DIRECTORS OF FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON TO INFORM AND INVOLVE THE PUBLIC IN THE FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON'S MISSION OF STEWARDSHIP AND SERVICE. THE SIGNATURE INITIATIVE UNDER ENGAGEMENT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPREHENSIVE VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMING, WHICH MAKES SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALL OF OUR STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES. IN 2024, VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 17,179 HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE TO THE STEWARDSHIP OF THE WISSAHICKON VALLEY PARK, WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF OVER _$546,292 (USING THE MOST RECENT AVAILABLE VALUATION OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES IN PENNSYLVANIA (2023), ASSESSED AT $31.80 PER HOUR BY INDEPENDENT SECTOR). IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS IMPLEMENTED OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AS PART OF THE LITTLE FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON and JUNIOR STEWARDS PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $181,666

HABITAT THE HABITAT PROGRAMMING INCLUDES TWO SIGNATURE EFFORTS, THE PROTECT OUR WATERSHED (POW) PROGRAM AND THE ECOLOGICAL LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN. POW IS A LAND CONSERVATION AND CITIZEN EDUCATION...

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HABITAT THE HABITAT PROGRAMMING INCLUDES TWO SIGNATURE EFFORTS, THE PROTECT OUR WATERSHED (POW) PROGRAM AND THE ECOLOGICAL LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN. POW IS A LAND CONSERVATION AND CITIZEN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON REDUCING THE IMPACT OF STORM WATER RUNOFF IN THE WISSAHICKON VALLEY PARK. THE ECOLOGICAL LAND MANAGEMENT (ELM) PLAN IS A STRATEGIC EFFORT TO COORDINATE ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION EFFORTS IN AND BORDERING THE PARK.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,150,446
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $54,303
Other Revenue $405,605
TOTAL REVENUE $3,610,354

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,191,463
Fundraising Expenses $350,610
Program Expenses $4,070,833
Other Expenses $3,658,458
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,849,921

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,610,354 $2,772,222 +0.3%
Expenses $4,849,921 $2,473,317 +1.0%
Net Income $-1,239,567 $298,905 -5.1%
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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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
19
Volunteers
2215

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
$179,583
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ruffian Tittman Executive Director 40.0
Officer
$148,617 $30,966 $179,583
Garrett Trego President 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Fred Magaziner VICE PRESIDENT 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ethan Birchard Vice President/Secretary 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Darium Poke Treasurer 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Adam DePaul Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Wilmerding Board Member (From 06/2024) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Pope Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debbie Hoellein Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gaugin Soin Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jamie McClammer Board Member (From 06/2024) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Meigs Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Berkoff Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Grant Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laur Hesse Fisher Board Member (From 06/2024) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lula Defersha Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marisa Jones Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Will Whetzel Board Member 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,610,354 $4,849,921 $3,069,127 $-1,239,567
2023 $2,772,222 $2,473,317 $3,213,091 $298,905
2022 $2,313,768 $1,991,221 $2,714,889 $322,547
2021 $1,940,958 $1,579,368 $2,270,541 $361,590
2020 $1,248,571 $1,345,236 $1,645,477 $-96,665
2019 $2,147,017 $2,088,872 $1,380,635 $58,145
2018 $1,063,425 $1,706,405 $1,316,504 $-642,980
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