EIN 47-3795303

Promote PT

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Grassroots organization in SW Pennsylvania advocating for residents' rights and a sustainable future amidst unconventional natural gas development.
Total revenues
$669,952
2022
Total expenses
$584,266
2022
Total assets
$572,779
2022
Num. employees
13
2022

Program areas at Promote PT

Oil and gas education: address the invasion of ungd in the community by extending our knowledge and resources to residents. We educate communities facing unconventional gas development through our home resource guide workshops, webinars, and mentorships, offering a strategic template and ways to be successful in their own community. In addition to local support, we also participated in statewide campaigns addressing the failures of the pa department of environmental protection to protect pennsylvanians rights to clean air and pure water and working to stop the development and operation of the highly dangerous mariner east pipeline project.
Reimagine turtle creek watershed and airshed communities plus, is a grassroots sustainable development initiative that engages multiple organizations, leaders, and volunteers to transition our watershed into a regenerative future. The watershed makes up the suburbs of east pittsburgh and reaches 32 municipalities and over 320,000 individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Legal advocacy: working with legal counsel, ppt advocates for our local communities by participating in gas development hearings and advocating for protective permit conditions and ordinances. We comment on policies enforced by the pa department of environmental protection and scrutinize new proposed sites for hidden environmental and human harms.
To educate residents and local lawmakers with factual and important information so that they may better protect themselves.

Who funds Promote PT

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Heinz EndowmentsTo Educate and Engage Communities at Risk From Shale Development$175,000
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)General Operating Support$115,000
United States Energy FoundationTo Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future.$97,500
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Promote PT

NameTitleCompensation
Gillian GraberExecutive Director$59,856
Lois Bower-BjornsonTreasurer$0
Ryan GraberSecretary / Board Member$0
David MintzVice - Chair / Board Member$0
Lois DrumhellerChair / President / Board Member$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Promote PT

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$667,187
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$2,310
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$455
Total revenues$669,952

Form 990s for Promote PT

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122019-10-28990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from The Heinz Endowments
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Research centersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyPollutionEnvironmentCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchGrassroots organizingState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3344 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636
Metro area
Pittsburgh, PA
County
Westmoreland County, PA
Website URL
protectpt.org/ 
Phone
(412) 215-2967
IRS details
EIN
47-3795303
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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