West Whiteland Townships Friends of the Park
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The West Whiteland Townships Friends of the Park was formed as a fundraising vehicle to assist the Township with raising funds for the preservation and promotion of the Townships public park system. The WWTFOTP holds various events throughout the year for the enjoyment and entertaining of the Township residents.
- Income
- $50,033
- Spending
- $23,494
- Reserves
- 46.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
- $7,119 spent. Exton Community Day is a partnership with West Whiteland Township the County of Chester and the local library which includes a concert fireworks display food trucks and childrens activities. There are approximately 6,000 people in attendance.
- $5,536 spent. 1Annual Spring Egg Hunt is held for children between the ages of 2 and 10 with an area designated for special needs children; event draws approximately 300 families:$723. 2Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony with light refreshments a visit from Santa carolers and crafts; event draws approximately 300 attendees: $1,657. 3Holiday Decorating Contest where residents compete for prizes for decorating their outdoor areas with original colorful and imaginative use of lights seasonal characters scenes and other decorations; all residents are eligible to vote for winners: $1,831; 4Fall Fest held in Exton Park featuring trunk or treat with sponsors dog costume contest and One Mile run; event drew approximately 400 families: $1,000; Make a Difference Day includes litter clean ups invasive plant removal tree planting in various parks followed by lunch for volunteers; event draw approximately 100 volunteers: $325
- $5,000 spent. Miller Park Concert Series consists of five concerts held in Miller Park weather permitting. The average attendance is 300 people.
- $2,269 spent. Purchase of benches and disc golf signage for Exton Park.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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