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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1728602

DELAWARE CANAL 21

Tax-exempt · PT PLEASANT, PA 18950

Financials

$56K$96K2023$15K$37K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DELAWARE CANAL 21 by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$14,686$36,713-$22,027$18,052$447$17,605
December 31, 2023990-EZ$55,636$95,969-$40,333$39,632–$39,632
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,680
Investment income
$6

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$14,585
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$19,085
Printing, publications and postage
$2,107
Other expenses
$15,521
Program services (functional)
$12,555

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$39,632
Total assets, end of year
$18,052
Total liabilities, end of year
$447
Net assets, end of year
$17,605
Cash, savings and investments
$18,052
Gross receipts
$14,686

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DOUG DOLANEXECUTIVE DI15$14,585
ALLEN D BLACKCHAIRMAN EME4$0
RICHARD HENRIQUESCHAIRMAN8$0
WILLIAM G KIESLINGVICE CHAIRMA4$0
CRAIG D MILLERTREASURER6$0
R RANDOLPH APGARDIRECTOR4$0
ELIZABETH FALCONIDIRECTOR4$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DOUG DOLANEXECUTIVE DI20$45,837
ALLEN D BLACKCHAIRMAN EME5$0
RICHARD HENRIQUESCHAIRMAN10$0
WILLIAM G KIESLINGVICE CHAIRMA5$0
LYNN BUSHSECRETARY5$0
CRAIG D MILLERTREASURER7$0
DON MCCLOSKEYDIRECTOR5$0
R RANDOLPH APGARDIRECTOR5$0
ELIZABETH FALCONIDIRECTOR5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 262, PT PLEASANT, PA 18950-0262
In care of
% STEPHEN FREEMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
36 Bridge 4 lane, pipersville PA 18947
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
stephen freeman, 36 bridge 4 lane, pipersville PA 18947
Signed the 990-EZ
CRAIG D MILLER, TREASURER
Phone
(215) 567-6565
Return prepared by
BEE BERGVALL & CO

Mission

THE MISSION OF DELAWARE CANAL 21 IS TO ORGANIZE, SECURE AND SUPPORT BOTH EXISTING AND NEW PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND NEW FUNDING SOURCES AND OPERATING MODELS IN ORDER TO SUPPLEMENT SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO SUSTAIN THE DELAWARE CANAL. WE SEEK TO HAVE THE CANAL FULLY-WATERED, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE ITS MANY ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS. WE RESPECT THE DELAWARE CANAL AS AN ENDURING HISTORIC ARTIFACT, WE SUPPORT IT AS A PUBLIC RECREATION AND CIVIC AMENITY, AND WE HONOR ITS BEAUTY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM ACKNOWLEDGES THE DELAWARE CANAL REQUIRES A LEVEL OF FUNDING THAT SIMPLY CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY FUNDED BY A STATE PARK SYSTEM AND SEEKS TO FIND A "BUSINESS MODEL" WHEREBY THE CANAL RESUMES FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY. IN 2024, DELAWARE CANAL 21 PROMOTED AND SOUGHT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2022 FEASIBILITY STUDY (I.E. FORMATION OF A NEW COUNTY-LEVEL BUSINESS PARTNER SUCH AS AN AUTHORITY OR SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICT).
    Expenses $8,851
  • ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - THE AIM OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO COLLECT AND SPREAD IDEAS ABOUT HOW TO IMPROVE THE DELAWARE CANAL. THIS RANGES FROM EDUCATING THE STEWARDS OF OUR PUBLIC ASSET ABOUT BEST PRACTICES AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT BOTH THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2024, DELAWARE CANAL 21 PRIMARILY EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE RESULTS OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY.
    Expenses $3,704
  • WATER PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO ENSURE THE DELAWARE CANAL IS FULLY WATERED FOR ITS ENTIRE 60 MILES. IN 2024, DELAWARE CANAL 21 PURSUED PARTNERSHIPS SEEKING TO ADVANCE THE WATER AUGMENTATION PLAN.
  • TRAIL PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE DELAWARE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO THAT TRAIL FOR ALL POPULATIONS. IN 2024, DELAWARE CANAL 21 ENGAGED VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES REGARDING PLANS LAID OUT IN THE DELAWARE CANAL WORKBOOK.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1728602
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,052
Income (IRS master file)
$14,686

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$14,686$36,713$18,052XML
990-EZDecember 2023$55,636$95,969$39,632XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: stephen freeman
December 31, 2014≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 31-1728602).

Questions about DELAWARE CANAL 21

What is the EIN of DELAWARE CANAL 21?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DELAWARE CANAL 21 is 31-1728602.
Is DELAWARE CANAL 21 tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to DELAWARE CANAL 21 tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DELAWARE CANAL 21 file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of DELAWARE CANAL 21 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 DELAWARE CANAL 21 last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DELAWARE CANAL 21?
The 990-N for 2014 names stephen freeman.
Who are the officers and directors of DELAWARE CANAL 21?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,585 (DOUG DOLAN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does DELAWARE CANAL 21 have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $14,686, expenses of $36,713 and total assets of $18,052 at year end.

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