The Tom Ridge Environmental Center
TO FORGE A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DCNR) AT THE TOM RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (TREC) AND PRESQUE ISLE IN ORDER TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, RESEARCH, AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
-82.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-82.2% YoY
About The Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Based on IRS filings
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ERIE, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $188K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,725,141 | $2,631,378 | $2,463,891 |
| Revenue | $383,303 | $336,137 | $221,115 |
| Expenses | $328,342 | $290,238 | $328,159 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $188,248 | $219,058 | $73,709 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources ($5,706).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES HARRISBURG, PA | TREC PROVIDES GRANTS TO THE PA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR INITIATIVES AT THE TOM RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER AND PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK. | $5,706 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT GLOWACKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA RIDGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICK COLE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MICHELE RIDGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD SWANSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DANIEL HEHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MAZZA | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| LAITH WARDI | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| KELLY BURCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM MCNULTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICH HUDIC | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA CHAFFEE THROUGH 112024 | PRESIDENT | 40 | $65,961 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tom Ridge Environmental Center?
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ERIE, PA. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Tom Ridge Environmental Center?
As of 2024, The Tom Ridge Environmental Center holds $2.7M in total assets with $383K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6K in 2024.
Where does The Tom Ridge Environmental Center operate?
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Tom Ridge Environmental Center award?
In 2024, The Tom Ridge Environmental Center awarded 1 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Tom Ridge Environmental Center's EIN?
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0183785. 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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