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Schuylkill River Development Corporation

EIN 23-2690558 · Philadelphia, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SRDC IS REVITALIZING PHILADELPHIA'S TIDAL SCHUYLKILL RIVER CORRIDOR INTO AN ASSET THAT CONNECTS NEIGHBORHOODS AND ENCOURAGES INVESTMENT. WORKING WITH THE CITY AND STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD, MAINTAIN, AND PROGRAM SCHUYLKILL BANKS, SRDC DRIVES IMPROVEMENTS IN RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, BENEFITING NEIGHBORS, PHILADELPHIA AND THE REGION.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
45 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
5
Volunteers
916
Highest pay
$263,485, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 45.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. CAPITAL PROJECTS - GOAL IS TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF A PUBLIC PARK, TRAIL AND GREENWAY ALONG THE BANKS OF THE TIDAL SCHUYLKILL RIVER IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
  2. $57,290 spent. MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - SRDC HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH PHILADELPHIA PARKS AND RECREATION TO SHARE CERTAIN MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SCHUYLKILL BANKS. THIS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP LESSENS THE BURDEN ON GOVERNMENT AND INCREASES THE LEVEL OF UPKEEP ON SCHUYLKILL BANKS. THIS IN TURN MAKES THE SITE MORE ATTRACTIVE AND VALUABLE FROM A QUALITY OF LIFE STANDPOINT. MUCH OF THE WORK IS DONE BY VOLUNTEERS ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER SEASON.
  3. $30,731 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING - ANOTHER SRDC GOAL IS TO ENLIVEN SCHUYLKILL BANKS AND STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS BY CREATING ATTRACTIONS AND DESTINATIONS ALONG THE TRAIL AND GREENWAY. THIS IS DONE PARTIALLY THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMMING, SUCH AS OUTDOOR MOVIES, RIVER TOURS AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS. THESE ACTIVITIES CREATE A DESIRE TO BE ON THE BANKS AND TO ENJOY THE AMENITIES PROVIDED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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