Nonprofit · EIN 23-2082037
FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,653,482 | $1,962,896 | $690,586 | $1,716,626 | $1,115,751 | $600,875 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $572,312 | $768,609 | -$196,297 | $573,754 | $663,466 | -$89,712 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,754,439
- of which government grants
- $656,422
- Membership dues
- $63,530
- Program service revenue
- $128,185
- Investment income
- $3,688
- Net rental income
- $33,300
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,255
- Other revenue
- $767,170
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,458,898
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $52,864
- Other salaries and wages
- $256,806
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $362,176
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,259
- Accounting fees
- $24,510
- Program services (functional)
- $1,543,352
- Management and general (functional)
- $189,047
- Fundraising (functional)
- $230,497
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $573,754
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,716,626
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,115,751
- Net assets, end of year
- $600,875
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $421,725
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $179,150
- Gross receipts
- $2,658,998
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 115
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Goldenberg | Ex Officio Dir. Trustee or director | 5 | $45,038 | $5,532 |
| Charles Davidson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristie Bergey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon C Sirlin Esquire | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol R Yaster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wilson L Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Disston Jr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan R Fenstermaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Salganicoff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Picciano | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Spencer Kelly | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Waskie PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth H Gemmill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Pope | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wadell Ridley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Goldenberg | Ex Officio Dir. Trustee or director | 5 | $41,288 | $4,907 |
| Charles Davidson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristie Bergey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon C Sirlin Esquire | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol R Yaster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wilson L Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Disston Jr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan R Fenstermaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Picciano | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Spencer Kelly | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Waskie PhD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth H Gemmill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Pope | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wadell Ridley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3822 RIDGE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132-1840
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jon C Sirlin Esquire, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132
- Signed the 990
- Jon C Sirlin Esquire, Chairman
- Phone
- (215) 228-8817
- Website
- laurelhillphl.com
- Return prepared by
- Howe Keller & Hunter PC
Mission
The purposes of the Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries, as outlined in its By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation is to support the activities and exempt purposes of Laurel Hill Cemetery Company and West Laurel Hill Cemetery Company (the "Cemeteries") by, among other things:1. Fostering and supporting the restoration and preservation of the buildings, monuments, statuary and grounds of the Cemeteries and the acquisition of additional property for the Cemeteries;2. Raising funds and seeking contributed services to accomplish these goals;3. Preparing educational and research materials emphasizing the historical, architectural and cultural importance of the Cemeteries; and 4. Providing tour guiding services for the grounds of the Cemeteries so that the restored areas will be available for educational use by the public.The purposes as a prominent public amenity are further strengthened by Laurel Hill Cemetery's designation as the nation's first cemetery to be designated
Program accomplishments
- Cemetery Capital Improvements:The Friends grants funds for capital improvements to the Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries.Expenses $1,415,545 · grants $1,415,545
- Cemetery tours and educational programs:The Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries prepare the necessary research and conduct the private and scheduled tours each year for approximately 6,000 of the 25,000 visitors each year. These tours are provided on a volunteer basis.Expenses $84,454 · revenue $128,075
- Cemetery general repairs and maintenance:Through its general fund raising activity, the Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries also contribute to the restoration and preservation of the landscape and monuments of the Cemeteries. In the coming years the Friends will be raising major capital funds to restore the National Historic Landmark (Laurel Hill Cemetery) and its sister cemetery for general use by the public - building on the extensive public programming for special events and to encourage use of Laurel Hill Cemetery and West Laurel Hill Cemetery as a public parks.Expenses $41,761 · grants $41,761
- Veterans' Flag Holder Program and grave sites: Donors can memorialize veterans who served in our nation's military; those who fought in any of our nation's wars; and all of those who have bravely sacrificed their lives for our nation's freedom. With donated funds the FLH&WLHC will place an aluminum Veterans' Flag Holder upon the veteran's grave.Expenses $1,592 · grants $1,592
- Preservation and conservation of cemetery archives:The archives conservation project has enabled Laurel Hill Cemetery Company,the Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries, and historians and researchers to have much better access to vital historical records of the Cemetery's families and of its development since 1836. These records are now cataloged and preserved for future generations.
- Members-Only Programming:Members-Only tours are exclusive to active members of the Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries. As a benefit of a membership donation, supporters are invited to get a view of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries that ordinary visitors cannot experience with special programs, lectures and tours.revenue $110
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2082037
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,716,626
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,658,998
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,653,482 | $1,962,896 | $1,716,626 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $572,312 | $768,609 | $573,754 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $424,438 | $558,721 | $371,533 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2082037).
Questions about FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES is 23-2082037.
- Is FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jon C Sirlin Esquire.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,038 (Nancy Goldenberg, Ex Officio Dir.).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF LAUREL HILL AND WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,653,482, expenses of $1,962,896 and total assets of $1,716,626 at year end.
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