Program areas at Wissahickon Trails
Conservation - land acquired through purchase or easement rights is maintained as natural open space along the entire length of the Wissahickon creek. Walking Trails with bridges, stepping stones and signage are maintained so that Wissahickon Watershed residents and visitors can experience the beauty of natural areas. Preserving woodlands, re-foresting farmlands and stream bank restoration protects the creek by preventing excessive storm water runoff and the draining of harmful chemicals into the creek. Wissahickon Trails works with local municipalities, landowners and other conservation organizations to preserve environmentally sensitive parcels not directly adjoining the creek. Wvwa is a leader in coordinating efforts to protect the water quality of the Wissahickon creek. (cont. On sch. O)wissahickon Trails regularly measures several different indicators of the health of the creek and provides the data to municipalities and local water suppliers.
Engagement1) education and outreach - a variety of programs and classes are offered to increase awareness and knowledge of the natural world and the place humans hold in it. Classes and workshops are provided on-site at the headquarters: four mills barn at the 53-acre four mills nature preserve. The lifelong learning program includes preserve walks, lectures and workshops focused on conservation. Community volunteers and Wissahickon Trails supporters commit their time and energy to help improve the local environment, supervised by Wissahickon Trails' professional staff. An annual creek clean up is conducted to remove trash and debris from the Wissahickon creek and its tributaries. (cont. On sch. O) hundreds of Wissahickon Watershed residents and environmental advocates participate in this important effort to improve one of the most visible and accessible natural resources.2) evans-mumbower mill - as part of its mission, wvwa also preserves historic and cultural sites which are of significance to the Wissahickon creek. In 1987, Wissahickon Trails was deeded the land and remains of a historic mill in upper gwynedd township. Funding through various grants and donations has allowed Wissahickon Trails to progressively restore the mill. The property is now accessible for the physically challenged with an exterior ramp and lift. It hosted a seven-year archeological dig that turned up artifacts and enhanced the understanding of the building structure and its former operational capacity during the height of the milling industry in the 18th and early 19th centuries.to interpret the mill for the public, open houses are conducted regularly, with tours and actual mill production (limited basis) of corn flour. Wissahickon Trails hosts an annual festival at the mill that includes artisans of the day and staff and volunteers attired in period dress.
Who funds Wissahickon Trails
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Wissahickon Trails
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Nellie Fleisher | Chief Greeting Officer | | 2023-04-15 |
Gail Farmer | Executive Director | $121,050 | 2023-11-15 |
Michaelle Fleisher | Finance and Human Resources Director | | 2023-04-15 |
Jenn Bilger | Engagement Director | | 2023-04-15 |
Henry Morley | Director | | 2023-04-15 |
...and 10 more key personnel |
Financials for Wissahickon Trails
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,188,258 | $1,455,704 | 187.7% |
Program services | $17,339 | $13,645 | 27.1% |
Investment income and dividends | $146,685 | $162,525 | -9.7% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $6,080 | $6,080 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $356,021 | $1,371,690 | -74% |
Net income from fundraising events | $-10,925 | $3,040 | -459.4% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $4,703,458 | $3,012,684 | 56.1% |
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Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition | 501(c)(3) | Napa, CA | $1,701,974 |
Trees For Houston | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $2,376,072 |
Emerald Necklace Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $3,395,758 |
Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition | 501(c)(3) | Akron, OH | $2,598,986 |
Openlands | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $8,469,184 |
Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) | 501(c)(3) | Benezett, PA | $2,263,416 |
C and O Canal Trust | 501(c)(3) | Williamsport, MD | $1,267,668 |
The Friends of Governors Island | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $2,349,322 |
Hermann Park Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $19,415,067 |
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation (BRPF) | 501(c)(3) | Winstonsalem, NC | $3,148,231 |
Data update history
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Youtheplanet Foundation December 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
September 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $75,010 from The Watson Foundation Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 12 Morris Rd
- Ambler, PA 19002
- Metro area
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- County
- Montgomery County, PA
- Website URL
- wissahickontrails.org/Â
- Phone
- (215) 646-8866
- Facebook page
- WVWA19002Â
IRS details
- EIN
- 23-1568107
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1957
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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