Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc
Promote soil & water conservation programs of Pennsylvania's conservation districts
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc gave $345K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $344,828
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,471
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,087
- Total assets
- $1,948,573
- -20.7% 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 Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chester County Conservation Distric ($140K). Together the top 6 received $345K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 45 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc gives
- Giving fell 46% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $345K (2024) to $683K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Conservation Distric Kennett Square, PA | Wage Reimbursement | $140,115 |
| Adams County Conservation District Gettysburg, PA | Wage Reimbursements | $100,079 |
| Berks County Conservation District Leesport, PA | Wage Reimbursements | $45,304 |
| Luzerne County Conservation Distric Shavertown, PA | Wage Reimbursement | $32,870 |
| Dauphin County Conservation Distric Dauphin, PA | Wage Reimbursement | $16,671 |
| Bradford County Conservation Distri Towanda, PA | Wage Reimbursement | $9,789 |
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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 | $1,948,573 | $2,785,853 | $2,901,739 | $344,828 | 6 | $5,953 |
| 2023 | $2,456,812 | $2,585,515 | $2,550,947 | $413,385 | 7 | $10,677 |
| 2022 | $2,577,881 | $2,656,352 | $2,524,957 | $524,140 | 10 | $469 |
| 2021 | $2,379,665 | $2,308,404 | $2,223,530 | $642,522 | 11 | $2,345 |
| 2020 | $3,311,699 | $2,296,924 | $2,269,486 | $683,163 | 11 | $-58,000 |
| 2019 | $3,630,274 | $2,149,707 | $2,106,253 | $502,914 | 10 | $3,734 |
About Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc is a public charity, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $345K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc is led by Dennis Beck, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Beck
President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Shambaugh
Executive & Director Re
Executive Di → Executive & Director Re, 2024
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$82K (2019) → $114K (2024)
Clifford Lane
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Piper Sherburne
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Shannon
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara L. Peace
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Rohall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas F. Herbert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Stagen
2nd Vice President
1st Vice President → President, 2022
President → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Wasco
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emil Bove
1st Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Brown
Acting Executive
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Mike Price (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Charles Durista (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Chuck Gould (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: John Akers (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: John Thatcher (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Charles Duritsa (2019) — President
- Former: Donald Koontz (2019) — 2nd Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $114K, to Brenda Shambaugh (Exec, DIR Re).
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc
How much does Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc give each year?
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc gave $345K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $413K across 7 grants.
What is Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc's typical grant size?
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc's median grant in 2024 was $39,087, and its average grant was $57,471, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc give grants?
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Wage Reimbursement" (4 grants).
Who are Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc's largest grantees?
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Chester County Conservation Distric ($140,115), Adams County Conservation District ($100,079) and Berks County Conservation District ($45,304), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc?
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc's EIN?
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6395202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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