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Nonprofit · EIN 46-0988790

PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT

Also known as MELINDA KROKUS PRESIDENT

Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, PA 17603

Financials

$156K$202K2023$271K$231K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$271,190$231,162$40,028$81,052$410$80,642
December 31, 2023990-EZ$155,762$202,205-$46,443$40,614$0$40,614
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$268,323
of which government grants
$70,545
Membership dues
$4,239
Program service revenue
$2,752
Investment income
$115
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$77,767
Other salaries and wages
$95,553
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$188,145
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,268
Travel
$3,139
Program services (functional)
$196,600
Management and general (functional)
$22,435
Fundraising (functional)
$12,127

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$40,614
Total assets, end of year
$81,052
Total liabilities, end of year
$410
Net assets, end of year
$80,642
Net assets without donor restrictions
$45,033
Net assets with donor restrictions
$35,609
Gross receipts
$271,190
Employees
4
Volunteers
52
Year formed
2013
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Katie RuthExecutive Director
Key employee
36$76,267$1,500
Sarah KlinetobInterim Board President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
Reverend Stacy ChavisBoard Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Dr William CozzensBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kelly Yagatich BurnsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Phyllis Blumberg PhDBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tanya KavorkianBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vanessa LoweBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Patricia DeMarco thru AugBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Nathan Martin thru JanBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Melinda Krokus thru MarBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0$0
George Dempsie thru JanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Donna Kochirka thru JanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Katie RuthExecutive Director40$48,408
Renika WeimerAdvocacy and Outreach Manager35$27,570
Arielle SternmanAdmin and Communications Manager35$27,560
Sarah Klinetob LoweInterim Board President10$0
Reverend Stacy ChavisBoard Vice President5$0
Dr William CozzensBoard Treasurer10$0
Kelly Yagatich BurnsBoard member1$0
Phyllis Blumberg PhDBoard member3$0
Tanya KavorkianBoard member2$0
Vanessa LoweBoard member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
321 W CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3509
In care of
% WILLIAM A COZZENS
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
2100 East College Avenue Suite C, State Colege PA 16801
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Vanessa Lowe, 321 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Barbara Donnini, 2 Jody Drive, Plymouth Meeting PA 19462
Signed the 990
Vanessa Lowe, Treasurer
Phone
(814) 208-8465
Website
paipl.org
Return prepared by
100 Degrees Consulting

Mission

Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light inspires and mobilizes people of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate change.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Education: Virtual and in person webinars, workshops, and programs designed to educate participants on effective actions to address climate change and deliver environmental education. Topics include subjects like native planting, watershed stewardship, energy efficiency and transition, environmental policy & civic engagement, interfaith understanding, and spirituality.
    Expenses $78,640
  • Conservation: Work on native tree distribution and planting through an engaged network of volunteers. Other habitat restoration practices include clean ups, watershed management and invasive species removal.
    Expenses $58,980
  • Advocacy: Development of educational materials on current federal, state and local environmental policies and regulations. Communication of materials to members, participants in PA IPL programs and at times to legislators. Limited constituent-focused meetings with elected officials.
    Expenses $39,320
  • Bike & Hike Journey: Annual program to engage supporters in connecting with others with similar interests in their region, touring PA outdoors, fundraising, and advocacy. Riders and hikers commit to journeying a certain number of miles throughout the month of May with events held across the state.
    Expenses $9,830
  • Annual Conference: Gathering of faith-based individuals and organizations for a half-day conference consisting of a plenary session/keynote address and workshops focused on spiritual and practical responses to climate change.
    Expenses $9,830 · revenue $2,752

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

IRS record

EIN
46-0988790
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$81,052
Income (IRS master file)
$271,190

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$271,190$231,162$81,052XML
990-EZDecember 2023$155,762$202,205$40,614XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Barbara Donnini
October 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 46-0988790).

Questions about PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT

What is the EIN of PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT is 46-0988790.
Is PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT 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 PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT 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 PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT 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 PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Vanessa Lowe.
Who are the officers and directors of PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,267 (Katie Ruth, Executive Director).
How much revenue does PENNSYLVANIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $271,190, expenses of $231,162 and total assets of $81,052 at year end.

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