River City Brass Band
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $856.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 55
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 09/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 25-1401329
Organization Overview
River City Brass Band, operating under the name River City Brass, is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A6C) the organization is classified as: Bands & Ensembles, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, River City Brass employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. River City Brass 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 06/2021, River City Brass generated $856.7k 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 (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $733.8k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
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THE MISSION OF RIVER CITY BRASS IS TO ENTERTAIN, ENGAGE AND EDUCATE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES BY SHARING AMERICAN MUSICAL CULTURE IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CENTERPIECE OF RIVER CITY BRASS'S PROGRAMMING IS AN ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES. THIS SERIES HAS SEVEN CONCERTS, EACH OF WHICH IS PERFORMED IN FIVE DIFFERENT VENUES ACROSS THE REGION. THESE 35 PERFORMANCES ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND WELCOMING. BECAUSE OF COVID-19, THE CONCERT SERIES THIS SEASON WAS PERFORMED IN ONE VENUE AND PROVIDED VIRTUALLY. THROUGHOUT THE SERIES, THE BAND PLAYS A VARIED REPERTOIRE OF MUSIC INCLUDING BROADWAY HITS, CELTIC, BLUE GRASS, JAZZ AND ROCK N' ROLL AS WELL AS CLASSICAL BAND TUNES.
THE BAND HAS A LONG HISTORY OF TOURING PERFORMANCES EACH YEAR IN PENNSYLVANIA, ACROSS THE NATION AND OVERSEAS. DUE TO COVID-19 THE PERFORMANCES WERE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED THIS SEASON.
PART OF RIVER CITY BRASS'S MISSION TO EDUCATE INCLUDES A SCHOOL OF BRASS THAT SERVES MINIKIDS IN GRADES K-3, A JUNIOR BRASS BAND FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-7, AND RIVER CITY YOUTH BRASS BAND FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-12. THESE PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN THE PENN HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT'S HIGH SCHOOL AND PROVIDED TO STUDENTS FROM THAT DISTRICT FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH GRANT FUNDING. THE MINIKIDS AND JUNIOR BRASS BAND INITIATIVES ENROLLED 48 STUDENTS LAST SEASON. A RIVER CITY YOUTH BRASS BAND HAS ALSO BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE 1987 FOR 7TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, OVER 4,800 STUDENTS HAVE BEEN EDUCATED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. LAST SEASON THE RIVER CITY BRASS BAND ENROLLED 49 STUDENTS. RIVER CITY BRASS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS ARE THE MUSIC INSTRUCTORS FOR THESE EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Furiga Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas J Nist Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dominic Rupprecht Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brad Mcgourty Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dolores C Nypaver Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Philip G Petraglia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $688,889 |
| Investment income | $61,339 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $25,030 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $856,710 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $424,191 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,633 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,332 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,049 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,242 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $50,671 |
| Office expenses | $14,337 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,788 |
| 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 | $21,974 |
| Insurance | $16,699 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $733,798 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $645,293 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $76,095 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,998 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,705 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $967,388 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $72,196 |
| Total assets | $1,809,596 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,636 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,636 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,804,960 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that River City Brass Band has recieved totaling $149,836.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: FOR ONE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT (2022) | $70,000 |
Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES | $41,709 |
The Buhl Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EXTRACURRICULAR MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN BRASS AND PERCUSSION, OVER THREE YEARS | $20,000 |
The Buhl Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EXTRACURRICULAR MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN BRASS AND PERCUSSION, OVER THREE YEARS | $10,000 |
Katherine Mabis Mckenna Foundation Inc Latrobe, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR PERFORMANCES AT THE PALACE THEATRE | $5,000 |
Hyman And Lillyann G Parker Foundation Allison Park, PA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $3,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $967,388 |
| Earnings | -$123,912 |
| Admin Expense | $6,663 |
| Net Contributions | $2,048 |
| Other Expense | $45,000 |
| Ending Balance | $793,861 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center Inc New York, NY | $75,785,026 | $8,098,854 |
St Lukes Chamber Ensemble Inc New York, NY | $47,001,390 | $8,968,141 |
Little Kids Rock Inc Montclair, NJ | $6,640,068 | $6,635,771 |
Jazz House Kids Inc Montclair, NJ | $1,334,146 | $3,055,002 |
Apollos Fire The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra Cleveland Heights, OH | $1,453,551 | $1,955,138 |
Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance Of New York Inc New York, NY | $920,945 | $1,546,674 |
Music Forward Brooklyn, NY | $1,883,651 | $2,219,896 |
Ma-Yi Filipino Theatre Ensemble Inc New York, NY | $1,967,412 | $1,405,048 |
Ensemble For The Romantic Century Inc New York, NY | $133,417 | $422,457 |
Delaware Celebration Of Jazz Inc Lewes, DE | $411,229 | $1,052,108 |
River City Brass Band Pittsburgh, PA | $1,809,596 | $856,710 |
Chapparells Inc Akron, OH | $121,051 | $529,263 |