Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc
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More about this organization
Mission
The mission of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is to preserve the historic pathway that carried coal and iron from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia as well as the records, photographs, and artifacts of our nationally significant industrial heritage and to use these resources to educate the residents of the Corridor about our past and connect them to nature, culture, and communities today.
About
Industrial heritage: The D&L organization recognizes the importance of preserving and revitalizing our natural and cultural assets while promoting the heritage of the region. Investment in the D&L National Heritage Corridor funds projects and sites within our nationally significant region which allows for cultural preservation and appreciation. The Emrick Center in Easton serves as the D&L's headquarters and houses the National Canal Museum and one of America's last remaining mule-drawn canal boats. More than 100,000 students and adults immerse themselves in our heritage annually.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Our mission is to work with government entities, non-profit organizations, commercial entities, the residentsand visitors to the corridor to: 1. conserve the historic transportation system of canals and overland railroads and amplify the recreational and educational opportunities based on them. 2. broadly tell the story of the region by strengthening the infrastructure for interpretation and education. 3. establish a framework for stewardship which will preserve significant historic sites, collections and archives, enhance recreation, and conserve the natural and cultural environment. 4. provide opportunities for capitalizing on the corridor's rich heritage as a means for development and revitalization.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To preserve the historic pathway that carried coal and iron from wilkes- barre to bristol, pa. today, the d&l trail connects people to industrial heritage, nature and the environment, economic development and recreation.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is PA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 2750 HUGH MOORE PARK ROAD, EASTON, PA, 18042.
- The form of the non-profit reports 31 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $714,340.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2003.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $933,340 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $66,971 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.