Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries
The purposes of the Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries, as outlined in its By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation is to support the activities and exempt purposes of Laurel Hill Cemetery Company and West Laurel Hill Cemetery Company (the "Cemeteries") by, among other things:1. Fostering and supporting the restoration and preservation of the buildings, monuments, statuary and grounds of the Cemeteries and the acquisition of additional property for the Cemeteries;2. Raising funds and seeking contributed services to accomplish these goals;3. Preparing educational and research materials emphasizing the historical, architectural and cultural importance of the Cemeteries; and 4. Providing tour guiding services for the grounds of the Cemeteries so that the restored areas will be available for educational use by the public.The purposes as a prominent public amenity are further strengthened by Laurel Hill Cemetery's designation as the nation's first cemetery to be designated
Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries at a glance
In short: Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries gave $1.5M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $729K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,457,306
- +890.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $728,653
- +1385.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $728,653
- Total assets
- $1,716,626
- +199.2% 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.
Who Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Laurel Hill Cemetery Company ($1.4M). Together the top 2 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries gives
- Giving grew 1447% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill Cemetery Company Bala Cynwyd, PA | Cemetery preservation | $1,424,190 |
| West Laurel Hill Cemetery Bala Cynwyd, PA | Support of capital improvements | $33,116 |
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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 | $1,716,626 | $2,653,482 | $1,962,896 | $1,457,306 | 2 | $3,688 |
| 2023 | $573,754 | $572,312 | $768,609 | $147,167 | 3 | $3,271 |
| 2022 | $371,533 | $424,438 | $558,721 | $27,849 | 1 | $802 |
| 2021 | $493,842 | $620,253 | $620,194 | $94,195 | 1 | $14 |
| 2020 | $320,562 | $820,814 | $754,007 | $262,733 | 2 | $548 |
About Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries is a public charity, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries is led by Jon C Sirlin Esquire, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon C Sirlin Esquire
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Goldenberg
Executive Officio Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Anthony Waskie PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol R Yaster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth H Gemmill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Pope
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Spencer Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Bergey
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Picciano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wadell Ridley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilson L Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan R Fenstermaker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Davidson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Salganicoff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Disston Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John-David Franklin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy Winkler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Alexander L Hoskins (2020) — Director
- Former: David Horwitz PhD (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $45K, to Nancy Goldenberg (Ex Officio Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries
How much does Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries give each year?
Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries gave $1.5M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $147K across 3 grants.
How large is Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries?
Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
Where does Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries operate?
Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries's EIN?
Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2082037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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