2024-11-16T10:21:14-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 232701217 CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION CENT 2154405500 660 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19106 Paul Levy President/CEO 2154405512 2024-11-14 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z PAUL LEVY 660 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19106 1085467 0 X WWW.SUPPORTCCDF.ORG X 1992 PA THE CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED AS THE CHARITABLE ARM OF THE CENTER CITY DISTRICT (CCD). GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO INITIATE, TEST, AND SUPPORT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES OF THE CCD, SUPPORT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES RELATING TO PARKS MANAGED BY THE CCD, RAISE FUNDS FOR CCD'S GREENING INITIATIVES (PLANT! PHILADELPHIA), AND TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT HOW TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN CENTER CITY. 9 9 0 9 0 0 908319 1052878 137756 32455 181 134 0 0 1046256 1085467 401648 596092 0 0 0 0 0 0 47362 672399 996453 1074047 1592545 -27791 -507078 1193872 1088633 309355 711194 884517 377439 PLANT PHILADELPHIA, PARK ENTERTAINMENT, DILWORTH LAWN, DILWORTH PLAZA, SISTER CITIES, BIKE PATROL, HOMELESS OUTREACH, BENCH PROGRAMS-GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY CCDF ARE USED TO INITIATE, TEST, AND SUPPORT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES OF THE CCD, SUPPORT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES RELATING TO PARKS MANAGED BY THE CCD, RAISE FUNDS FOR CCD'S GREENING INITIATIVES (PLANT! PHILADELPHIA), AND TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT HOW TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN CENTER CITY. 0 0 291255 0 0 RAIL PARK PHASE II - IS DEDICATED TO THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE DEFUNCTANT BLIGHTED FORMER READING RAILROAD VIADUCT INTO A PUBLIC OPEN GREEN SPACE FOR THE USE OF BY WORKERS, RESIDENTS, AND VISITORS TO THE CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA AREA. THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE DERELECT 4.5 ACRE ELEVATED READING RAIL ROAD VIADUCT IN PHILADELPHIA, RUNNING FROM 11TH & VINE STREETS TO 9TH & FAIRMOUNT WITH A WESTERN SPUR AT NOBLE ST. INTO A PUBLIC AMENITY AND PARK WILL HAVE A CATALYTIC IMPACT, CREATING BOTH TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT JOBS AND STIMULATING NEW COMMERCIAL AND HOUSING INVESTMENTS IN THE AREA IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO PHILADELPHIA'S THRIVING AND EXPANDING DOWNTOWN. 269752 0 975 RECOVERY FUND - THE WORLDWIDE COVID PANDEMIC RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS TO DAILY LIFE IN CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA. TO ENHANCE THE EFFORTS OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND CENTER CITY DISTRICT, THE CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION (CCDF) FOCUSED SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES ON EFFORTS TO HELP THE CITY RECOVER FROM IT'S DEVASTATING EFFECTS. ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY CCDF INCLUDE: ENHANCED SECURITY PATROLS THROUGHOUT CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA VIA ADDITIONAL FOOT PATROLS AND BIKE PATROLS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS OF BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS REGARDING SAFETY OF THE DOWNTOWN AREA; SERVICES FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS ON THE STREET TO ASSIST THEM WITH SHELTER, ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND THE LIKE; MARKETING EFFORTS TO BRING WORKERS BACK TO THE OFFICE INCLUDING PROMOTIONS AND ADS TOUTING THE BENEFITS OF CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA; ACTIVITIES TO BRING PEOPLE INTO CENTER CITY AND RESEARCH TO HELP BUSINESSES NAVIGATE THE RETURN TO PROCESS, ALSO, CCDF HELPED FUND RECOVERY ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL, WHICH FOCUSED ON SAFETY, SECURITY AND PROMOTING CENTER CITY RETURN TO WORK. 111360 0 32455 COLLINS PARK - IS A SMALL PARK IN THE HEART OF CENTER CITY AND OWNED BY THE CENTER CITY FOUNDATION AT 1707 CHESTNUT STREET. IT PROVIDES A CALMING RESPITE FROM THE DAILY HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE CITY AND IS OPEN DAILY FOR EVERYONE. EXPENSES RELATE TO THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND SECURITY OF THE PARK TO ENSURE THAT IT IS CLEAN, SAFE, AND BEAUTIFUL. THE PARK, DESIGNED BY JOHN COLLINS IS CHARACTERIZED BY EXTENSIVE AND LUSH PLANTINGS, CALMING FOUNTAINS AND SEATING AREAS AND AREAS FOR PATRONS TO RELAX AND ENJOY A MEAL. THE PARK IS OPEN DAILY GENERALLY FROM 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM, AND SEASONALLY AT VARIOUS TIMES. CCDF ALSO PROGRAMS THE PARK FROM TIME TO TIME TO SHOWCASE ARTS AND ARTISTS AND THE PARK HAS BEEN A COMMUNITY GEM AND FAVORED BY RESIDENTS. 437837 337592 1052037 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES (DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O) 437837 337592 1052037 1110204 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 21 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 PA X ANTHONY PIPITONE 2154405517 660 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19106 PAUL R LEVY EX OFFICIO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10 30 X 0 487387 36491 GERARD H SWEENEY CHAIRMAN 1 1 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD VAGUE SECRETARY 1 1 X X 0 0 0 JOHN J CONNORS DIRECTOR 1 1 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL C FORMAN DIRECTOR 1 1 X 0 0 0 THOMAS GRAVINA DIRECTOR 1 1 X 0 0 0 JAMES L PATERNO DIRECTOR 1 1 X 0 0 0 JANE SCACCETTI DIRECTOR 1 1 X 0 0 0 JAIME S FIELD DIRECTOR 1 1 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE HONG DIRECTOR 1 1 X 0 0 0 0 487387 36491 0 0 1 0 URBAN ENGINEERS INC 30 WALNUT STREET 14TH FLOOR PHILADELPHIA PA 19106 ENGINEERING/RAIL PARK PHASE II PROJECT 168561 1 0 0 0 98320 0 954558 0 1052878 PARK RENTAL FEES 900099 32455 32455 0 0 0 0 0 0 32455 134 0 0 134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1085467 32455 0 134 X 596092 596092 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 342625 342625 0 0 0 0 0 0 34710 0 34710 0 10876 0 10876 0 0 0 0 0 11179 11179 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69215 3794 65421 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18551 18551 0 0 0 0 0 0 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 137963 137963 0 0 GALA EVENT 371334 0 323972 47362 0 0 0 0 1592545 1110204 434979 47362 752468 686221 0 0 239174 227382 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11909 3260 223534 51764 190321 171770 1193872 1088633 46898 108413 0 0 5450 2150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 257007 600631 309355 711194 X 634490 233313 250027 144126 884517 377439 1193872 1088633 -507078 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 811088 578562 379955 908319 1052878 3730802 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 811088 578562 379955 908319 1052878 3730802 954558 2776244 1222 502 441 181 134 2480 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3733282 316040 0.74365 0.7634 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 30000 30000 0 0 0 0 0 50352 0 50352 0 0 0 0 0 143182 51764 91418 171770 0 DUE TO RELATED PARTIES 600631 600631 X 1085467 0 0 0 0 0 1085467 0 0 0 1085467 1592545 0 0 0 0 0 1592545 0 0 0 1592545 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 THE CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION (CCDF) IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(c)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022, THE CCDF DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN AN INCOME TAX RETURN WHICH WOULD REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO OR DISCLOSURE IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE CCDF BELIEVES IT HAS NOT ENGAGED IN ANY ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE EXAMINATION. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE CCDF IS NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATION FOR YEARS BEFORE 2023. 1 CENTER CITY DISTRICT 660 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19106 232630662 596092 0 SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS 0 1 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 FUNDS WERE TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY TO CENTER CITY DISTRICT DURING 2023 IN LIEU OF EXPENDITURES INCURRED FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. MONIES TRANSFERRED TO CENTER CITY DISTRICT ORIGINATED FROM CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS THE FOUNDATION ORIGINALLY RECEIVED IN SUPPORT OF SUCH PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. THE AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED IN 2023 WERE BASED ON A COMBINATION OF FUNDS THE FOUNDATION HAD RECEIVED AS WELL AS PROGRAM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES THAT HAD BEEN INCURRED BY THE CENTER CITY DISTRICT. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PAUL R LEVY EX OFFICIO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0 487387 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36491 0 523878 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 WILL BE PREPARED, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND MANAGEMENT, BY EITHER THE AUDITING FIRM ENGAGED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEING REPORTED OR BY QUALIFIED INTERNAL STAFF, INCLUDING OUTSOURCED STAFF. WHEN COMPLETED, THE FORM WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER. PREPERATION OF THE 990 WILL NOT BE UNDERTAKEN UNTIL THE ANNUAL AUDIT HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED AND THE AUDIT WILL BE THE BASIS OF THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE FORM 990. FOLLOWING REVIEW, A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990WILL BE SENT TO THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE TREASURER FOR THEIR REVIEW. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WILL BE NOTIFIED THAT THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR THEIR REVIEW IS THEY SO WISH TO DO SO. OTHERWISE, THE REVIEW BY THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE TREASURER WILL CONSTITUTE A REVIEW ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE BOARD. WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE FORM, THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND TREASURER WILL AUTHORIZE MANAGEMENT, IN WRITING TO SIGN AND FILE THE FORM 990 ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION. AS A RESULT OF THE AUDIT SCHEDULE, MANAGEMENT IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND THE FILING OF FORM 990 BY SIX MONTHS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, AND KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL REPORT ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AS SOON AS PRACTICAL AFTER BECOMING AWARE OF SUCH A CONFLICT. IN ADDITION, EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, AND KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL ANNUALLY COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY WILL BE MONITORED AS PART OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF KEY EMPLOYEES. IF IF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EXIST FOR KEY EMPLOYEES, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD WILL DETERMINETHE CORRECTIVE MEASURES, IF ANY, TO BE TAKEN TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT OR IMPOSE THE APPROPRIATE RESTRICTION, IF ANY, ON THE PERSONS WITH THE CONFLICT. THE BOARD WILL HAVE FINAL APPROVAL OF ANY CORRECTIVE MEASURES OR IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. SUCH RESTRICTIONS WILL REQUIRE EXCLUDING CONFLICTED PERSONS FROM DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF RESTRICTIONS BENEFITING THEM, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g IN AN EFFORT TO BRING VISITORS AND WORKERS BACK INTO CENTER CITY AND HELP PROMOTE ACTIVITIES AND ATTENDANCE SEVERELY AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC AND MORE SPECIFICALLY AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC, CCDF SPONSORED A SERIES OF CONCERTS, ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES, AND RETURN TO OFFICE EVENTS IN DILWORTH PARK AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA. THE EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THESE EVENTS WERE SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO CCDF TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY OF CENTER CITY. AS NOTED THE OFFICE EVENTS SERVED AS A CATALYST TO REINTRODUCE AND BRING VISITORS AND WORKERS BACK INTO CENTER CITY AFTER THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED VITAL ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ALSO SEVERELY IMPACTED BY CLOSURES AS A RESULT FOR THE PANDEMIC. DESCRIPTION- PROGRAM SVC/ OTHER FEES - ENGINEERING $ 191,283 , OTHER FEES - CONSULTANTS $ 81,622, OTHER FEES - FEES FOR SVC $ 69,720 - TOTAL OTHER FEES $ 342,625 CENTER CITY DISTRICT 660 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19106 232701217 MAKE CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA CLEAN, SAFE AND ATTRACTIVE. PA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY N/A N/A 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 DUE TO UNFORSEEN ISSUES WITH THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GOING ON AT OUR CURRENT LOCATION, 660 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106; CONNECTIVITY WHICH WAS VITAL TO OUR ABILITY TO E-FILE WAS DISRUPTED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING CCDF TO HAVE TO FILE 1 DAY PAST THE DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 15,2024.