Allegheny County Conservation District
The Allegheny County Conservation District is an urban conservation district that engages and leads through partnerships, innovation, and implementation to conserve, promote, and improve Allegheny Countys natural resources.
Allegheny County Conservation District at a glance
In short: Allegheny County Conservation District gave $442K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $88K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $441,888
- +475.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $88,378
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $5,106,044
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Allegheny County Conservation District
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Allegheny County Conservation District
Allegheny County Conservation District Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads (DGLVR) Grant
Allegheny County Conservation District
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads Grant Program
Allegheny County Conservation District
Amount
Up to $2,000,000+ (over $2 million awarded to date)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Allegheny County Conservation District funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Borough of Bradford Woods ($143K). Together the top 5 received $442K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2023) to $442K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Borough of Bradford Woods Bradfordwoods, PA | Dirt, Gravel and Low Volumne | $142,940 |
| City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Dirt, Gravel and Low Volumne | $100,000 |
| Elizabeth Township Elizabeth, PA | Dirt, Gravel and Low Volumne | $100,000 |
| Blackberry Meadows Farms Natrona Heights, PA | Dirt, Gravel and Low Volumne | $53,148 |
| Harmar Township Cheswick, PA | Dirt, Gravel and Low Volumne | $45,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,106,044 | $3,459,402 | $2,905,197 | $441,888 | 5 | $124,675 |
| 2023 | $4,564,370 | $347,098 | $298,085 | $76,850 | 1 | $10,515 |
About Allegheny County Conservation District
Based on IRS filings
Allegheny County Conservation District is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $442K. Net investment income was $125K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Allegheny County Conservation District is led by Heather Manzo, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Manzo
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $144K (2024)
Eric French
Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Prizio
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Singer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Cramer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Scott
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Anderson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Freeman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruthann Omer
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gregg Broujos (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $144K, to Heather Manzo (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Allegheny County Conservation District
How much does Allegheny County Conservation District give each year?
Allegheny County Conservation District gave $442K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $77K across 1 grant.
What is Allegheny County Conservation District's typical grant size?
Allegheny County Conservation District's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $88,378, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Allegheny County Conservation District give grants?
Allegheny County Conservation District gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Allegheny County Conservation District give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Allegheny County Conservation District's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dirt, Gravel and Low Volumne" (5 grants).
Who are Allegheny County Conservation District's largest grantees?
Allegheny County Conservation District's largest 2024 grantees include Borough of Bradford Woods ($142,940), City of Pittsburgh ($100,000) and Elizabeth Township ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Allegheny County Conservation District?
Allegheny County Conservation District reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is Allegheny County Conservation District?
Allegheny County Conservation District is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Allegheny County Conservation District's EIN?
Allegheny County Conservation District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1200594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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