Society For The Preservation Of The Duquesne Heights Incline is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Society For The Preservation Of The Duquesne Heights Incline employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society For The Preservation Of The Duquesne Heights Incline is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Society For The Preservation Of The Duquesne Heights Incline generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $831.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATE & PRESERVE HISTORIC CABLE RAILWAY ON SCENIC MT.WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HISTORIC DUQUESNE HEIGHTS INCLINE FOR USE BY COMMUTERS AND VISITORS. THERE WERE 540,454 PASSENGERS CARRIED IN 2022.
THE DUQUESNE INCLINE IS A WORKING MUSEUM. THE UPPER STATION, ON GRANDVIEW AVENUE, INCLUDES A PLATFORM FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW THE INCLINE'S HISTORIC HOISTING EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS DISPLAYS REGARDING THE HISTORY OF THE INCLINE AND THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, ALONG WITH PICTURES OF OTHER CABLE AND RAIL CARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. ADDITIONALLY, THE SOCIETY PROVIDES FREE HISTORY AND TOURISM INFORMATION AT THE UPPER STATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VISITPITTSBURGH, THE OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT TOURIST PROMOTION AGENCY FOR ALLEGHENY COUNTY. BUILT IN 1877, THE INCLINE WAS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES IN 1975, AND WAS DESIGNATED A NATIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LANDMARK IN 1977. ADJACENT TO THE INCLINE, ON THE GRANDVIEW AVENUE LEVEL THERE IS A LARGE OUTDOOR OBSERVATION DECK THAT PROVIDES A SPECTACULAR VIEW OF DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH AND THE JUNCTION OF THE THREE RIVERS, AN ATTRACTION THAT DRAWS AN INTERNATIONAL RIDERSHIP TO THE INCLINE.
THE UPPER STATION ON GRANDVIEW AVENUE, INCLUDES A MUSEUM GIFT SHOP WHERE SOUVENIR MERCHANDISE AND PUBLICATIONS ARE SOLD TO VISITORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Heather Seiders Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clyde Brunk Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $13,405 |
Michael Sydlik Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Z Fierst Chairman & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Elizabeth Mccall Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David J Vater Exec. Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,930 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,930 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $960,888 |
Investment income | $133,484 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $6,300 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $46,630 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,163,232 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,337 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $337,064 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $33,159 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $28,028 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,380 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,903 |
Office expenses | $19,779 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $81,350 |
Insurance | $37,846 |
All other expenses | $1 |
Total functional expenses | $831,584 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,075,553 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,006,656 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $26,979 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $32,337 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $893,829 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,654,421 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,689,775 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,439 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,518 |
Total liabilities | $21,957 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $7,667,818 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,689,775 |