Nonprofit · EIN 23-2701217
CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19110
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,640,895 | $3,732,891 | -$91,996 | $822,240 | $536,797 | $285,443 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,085,467 | $1,592,545 | -$507,078 | $1,088,633 | $711,194 | $377,439 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,616,447
- Program service revenue
- $24,230
- Investment income
- $218
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $964,196
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $10,901
- Depreciation
- $18,551
- Program services (functional)
- $3,709,394
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,497
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,088,633
- Total assets, end of year
- $822,240
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $536,797
- Net assets, end of year
- $285,443
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $153,219
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $163,480
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $121,963
- Gross receipts
- $3,640,895
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMA GUPTA | EX OFFICIO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 | $305,769 | $17,288 |
| GERARD H SWEENEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD VAGUE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J CONNORS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL C FORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GRAVINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES L PATERNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE SCACCETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME S FIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL R LEVY | EX OFFICIO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 | $487,387 | $36,491 |
| GERARD H SWEENEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD VAGUE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J CONNORS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL C FORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GRAVINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES L PATERNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE SCACCETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME S FIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 S BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19110-1024
- In care of
- % ANTHONY PIPITONE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Prema Gupta, 100 S Broad Street, Suite 1N, Philadelphia, PA 19110
- Signed the 990
- Anthony Pipitone, VP Finance & Admin
- Phone
- (215) 440-5500
- Website
- WWW.SUPPORTCCDF.ORG
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $2,535,564 · revenue $25,718,630
- 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.Expenses $433,400 · revenue $433,400
- 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.Expenses $122,707 · revenue $24,230
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES (DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O)PLANT PHILADELPHIA, PARK ENTERTAINMENT, DILWORTH LAWN, DILWORTH PLAZA, SISTER CITIES, BIKE PATROL, HOMELESS OUTREACH, BENCH PROGRAM -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.Expenses $617,723 · grants $530,796 · revenue $218,327
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
- 23-2701217
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $822,240
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,640,895
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,640,895 | $3,732,891 | $822,240 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,085,467 | $1,592,545 | $1,088,633 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,046,256 | $1,074,047 | $1,193,872 | 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 23-2701217).
Questions about CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION is 23-2701217.
- Is CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION 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 CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION 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 CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION 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 CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Prema Gupta.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,640,895, expenses of $3,732,891 and total assets of $822,240 at year end.
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