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The PPC staff works with the city's department of public works (DPW) to create scopes of work based on the regional parks master plan. The work includes ecological research projects such as the study of the genetic diversity of tree populations, the impact of deer on urban parkland and on the organic chemical compounds that trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants exude to inhibit the growth of neighboring plant species. 929899 902345 SEE SCHEDULE O 468703 11794523 true true false true false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 85 0 76 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 30 30 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false PA X X PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY 4126827275 45 S 23RD ST SUITE 101 PITTSBURGH PA 15203 Daniel I Booker Director/Board Chair 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 CURT ELLENBERG DIRECTOR/TREASURER 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 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260591 141332 119259 6993574 0 0 X 8752481 -217436 184486 92111 59161 8693320 8693320 13413499 184486 92111 276597 13136902 13136902 Part V, Line 4: Endowment Funds are temporarily and permanently restricted in order to provide unrestricted investment income to support operations and projects. The organization does not rely on endowment principal to fund operations or projects. Part X, Line 2: The conservancy is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (IRC). Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require the conservancy's management to evaluate tax positions taken by the conservancy and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the conservancy has taken a position that is uncertain. An uncertain position is defined as one in which there is a 50% or greater likelihood that the position will not be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Conservancy and has concluded that, as of December 31, 2015, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken. The Conservancy has recgonzied no interest or penalties realted to uncertain tax positions. The Conservancy is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. Management believes the Conservancy is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2012. HAT LUNCHEON 447138 349351 97787 33165 54302 97926 0 447138 349351 97787 33165 54302 97926 185393 -87606 X X false false false false false false false false false Mary Cheever President and CEO 197729 0 0 0 0 0 15928 0 15332 0 228989 0 0 0 X 8 1555864 Selling Price false true false Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Mission: The conservancy plans to further this objective through design, development, funding, construction and maintenance of capital projects in the parks. In addition, the conservancy engages in community centered activities of education, volunteerism, advocacy and fundraising to garner community enthusiasm for the overall mission. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A: THE PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY CAPITALIZES CAPITAL PROJECT COSTS INCURRED DURING THE RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE PARKS WHEN THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS A LEASE OR LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN THE PROPERTIES OR LAND BEING IMPROVED BY THE PROJECT. CAPITAL PROJECTS: PPC AND THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH ARE NOW EXECUTING THE 20-YEAR REGIONAL PARKS MASTER PLAN, CREATED IN 1998. THIS PLAN IS A CURRENT BLUEPRINT THAT OUTLINES THE NEEDS FOR PARK RESTORATION AT THIS STAGE OF REVITALIZATION. PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FOUR REGIONAL, URBAN PARKS HAVE BEEN DRAMATIC AND HAVE WON MANY AWARDS. OVER THE PAST NINE YEARS, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FUNDS HAVE BEEN LEVERAGED IN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PPC AND THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH AND RESULTED IN NUMEROUS EXEMPLARY SHOWCASE PROJECTS AND HUNDREDS OF ECOLOGICALLY RESTORED ACRES DESIGNED TO RETURN THE PARKS TO THEIR FORMER GLORY. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS: THIS SERVICE PROGRAM'S INTENT IS TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PARKS, THEIR NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY, ECOLOGY, SOCIAL HISTORY AND DESIGN SO THAT PITTSBURGHERS OF ALL AGES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, WILL INCREASE THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THESE SPACES. PPC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO INTRODUCE PITTSBURGH RESIDENTS TO THE BENEIFTS OF THESE GREAT HISTORIC URBAN PARKS. IN ADDITION, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH STUDIES ARE UNDERWAY THAT WILL BENEFIT BOTH PITTSBURGH-AREA ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AND NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL AND HORTICULTURAL EFFORTS. PPC ALSO SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA WITH PITTSBURGH PARTNERS FEATURING NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN THE FIELDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY, CONSERVATION, PARKS RESTORATION AND URBAN ECOLOGY TO BETTER INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT SERIOUS ISSUES FACING THE PARKS AND THE REGION. PPC'S GOAL IN THE LONG TERM IS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF PARK STEWARDS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D: Parks Planning: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy ("PPC") supplements the city's department of public works ("DPW") by providing professional expertise in parks management to initiate sophisticated, comprehensive plans to restore and renovate Pittsburgh's urban parks. PPC raises private funds to supplement the city budget for restoration projects, marshals the latest parks planning knowledge and best-practice techniques, and rallies citizens to support park revitalization. PPC gains financial and civic support for the parks' preservation and helps citizens recognize and appreciate the assets the parks offer. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2: Board member Dan Booker's son is married to board member Ann Davis's daughter. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b: The Form 990 is prepared by tax professionals from the CPA firm that performs the PPC's annual audit of the financial statements. The Form 990 is reviewed by senior management and the audit committee, then provided electronically to the Board of Directors for review and comment before it is timely filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c: EXPLANATION: THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND VOTING DIRECTORS SIGN A CONFICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY. AT THAT TIME THE POLICY IS REVIEWED BY ALL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a: THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY. OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PACKAGES ARE BENCHMARKED BY INDEPENDENT SOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR GUARANTEED OR COST OF LIVING INCREASES FOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES. THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION POLICIES DO NOT PROVIDE PRIVATE CLUB MEMBERSHIPS OR EXPENSE ACCOUNTS FOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.