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.
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center at a glance
In short: The Tom Ridge Environmental Center gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,706
- -82.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,706
- -82.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,706
- Total assets
- $2,725,141
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tom Ridge Environmental Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $32K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $2,725,141 | $383,303 | $328,342 | $5,706 | 1 | $188,248 |
| 2023 | $2,631,378 | $336,137 | $290,238 | $32,096 | 1 | $219,058 |
| 2022 | $2,463,891 | $221,115 | $328,159 | — | — | $73,709 |
| 2021 | $3,232,383 | $210,870 | $348,576 | — | — | $-51,083 |
| 2020 | $2,925,653 | $181,999 | $165,401 | $5,350 | 1 | $91,930 |
About The Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Based on IRS filings
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center is a nonprofit organization, 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 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $188K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center is led by Robert Mazza, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Mazza
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Heher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Ridge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Burch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Ridge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Glowacki
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Miller
Director
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim McNulty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Hudic
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laith Wardi
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Swanson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Cole
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Chaffee (2023–2024) — President · Filing note: Through 112024
- Former: Brian Richard (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.
Frequently asked questions about The Tom Ridge Environmental Center
How much does The Tom Ridge Environmental Center give each year?
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
How large is The Tom Ridge Environmental Center?
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $383K.
Where does The Tom Ridge Environmental Center operate?
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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