Friends of Laurel Hill and West
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
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+199.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+890.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$729K
+1385.4% YoY
About Friends of Laurel Hill and West
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Laurel Hill and West is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,716,626 | $573,754 | $371,533 |
| Revenue | $2,653,482 | $572,312 | $424,438 |
| Expenses | $1,962,896 | $768,609 | $558,721 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,688 | $3,271 | $802 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Laurel Hill Cemetery Company ($1,424,190), West Laurel Hill Cemetery ($33,116).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Goldenberg | Ex Officio Dir. | 5 | $45,038 |
| Charles Davidson | Director | 1 | — |
| Kristie Bergey | Director | 1 | — |
| Jon C Sirlin Esquire | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Carol R Yaster | Director | 1 | — |
| Wilson L Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Henry Disston Jr | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Bryan R Fenstermaker | Director | 1 | — |
| Lori Salganicoff | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Picciano | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Spencer Kelly | Director | 1 | — |
| Anthony Waskie PhD | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth H Gemmill | Director | 1 | — |
| James Pope | Director | 1 | — |
| Wadell Ridley | Director | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Friends of Laurel Hill and West?
As of 2024, Friends of Laurel Hill and West holds $1.7M in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does Friends of Laurel Hill and West operate?
Friends of Laurel Hill and West has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Friends of Laurel Hill and West award?
In 2024, Friends of Laurel Hill and West awarded 2 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $729K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of Laurel Hill and West's EIN?
Friends of Laurel Hill and West's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2082037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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