EIN 25-1859016

Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
PPFF’s mission is to promote and support the natural and cultural resources of Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests through leadership in recreation, education, conservation and volunteerism.
Total revenues
$1,731,729
2022
Total expenses
$1,537,047
2022
Total assets
$2,460,393
2022
Num. employees
13
2022

Program areas at PPFF

In 2022, the theme of the Foundation was clean water. What better time than during the 50th anniversary of the clean water act as a result of the clean water act, Pennsylvania's forestry commission was formed out of the need to protect water quality by reforestation, and land was acquired to protect watersheds. Trees, and Forests, still serve this very important function of reducing flooding, preventing erosion, and allowing water to filtrate through soil. One way we shared this story was with the production of a new video; Forests, clean water and craft beverages we also formed a partnership with new trail brewing to plant trees with funds being raised through the sale of the replenish ipa. and plant trees we did through the support of members and donors, and funding from the replenish ipa, we planted 992 trees across the state. Not only does water benefit from trees, but wildlife and humans do too. Who doesn't enjoy sitting in the shade on a hot day advocating for Parks, Forests and recreation is an important role that ppff plays in conserving Parks and Forests and leveraging funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs. In 2022, ppff was successful in helping to secure 75 million in american rescue plan funding to address critical maintenance needs. The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation and friends chapters advance the mission of inspiring stewardship of state Parks and Forests. In 2022, we collectively hosted: 168 service projects 167 special events and outreach programs reaching 71,848 3,402 volunteers who provided 41,671 hours of service the value of this volunteerism is worth more than 1,248,000. Projects completed: 14 playgrounds built/maintained 992 trees planted 4,450 native plant plugs placed 26 gardens planted/maintained 128 trails maintained 262 trail miles built/maintained 20 trail bridges built/maintained 142 bluebird boxes installed/maintained 3 interpretive panels installed 7 roadside clean-ups conducted 4 amphitheater/education centers built/updated 2 leave no trace trainings held 1 ada fishing pier rebuilt 3 wheelchairs purchased 2 informative videos created 3 graffiti removal sites eitc programming supported 1,095 programs, reaching 5,900 students 26 latino conservation week events 1 ada beach created 1 industrial size refrigerator purchased and placed to keep a camp running 2 bird blinds 70 blogs 34 press releases 12 paint by numbers shared 4 pa outdoor corps crews supported 1 wood shelter 6 spanish language radio shows 2 high school interns 1 college intern 18 benches 1 trail mower 1 historic cabin restoration

Who funds Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Richard King Mellon FoundationTo Support the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps, Including Pittsburgh American Sign Language Youth Crews and the Meadville and Pittsburgh Young Adult Crews$250,000
Richard King Mellon FoundationTo Conduct An Engineering Study on A Cabin in Laurel Hill State Park$50,000
Friends of Fish FoundationPreservation & Maintenance of Parks and Forests$50,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at PPFF

NameTitleCompensation
Marci MoweryPresident$86,786
Bernadette HowardBookkeeper
Mary SoderbergVice Chair$0
Bradley MalloryChairman$0
Christine MolskiVice Chairwo$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for PPFF

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,397,850
Program services$43,946
Investment income and dividends$10,140
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-58
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$279,851
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,731,729

Form 990s for PPFF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-26990View PDF
2021-122022-10-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122020-12-01990View PDF
2018-122019-10-31990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Richard King Mellon Foundation
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from American Endowment Foundation
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $127,200 from Richard King Mellon Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSports organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
704 Lisburn Rd Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Metro area
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
County
Cumberland County, PA
Website URL
paparksandforests.org/ 
Phone
(717) 236-7644
Facebook page
PennsylvaniaParksAndForestsFoundation 
Twitter profile
@papff 
IRS details
EIN
25-1859016
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N12: Recreation and Sports Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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