The Pittsburgh Project
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 08/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-1594578
Organization Overview
The Pittsburgh Project is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Pittsburgh Project employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pittsburgh Project 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, Pittsburgh Project generated $1.4m 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 (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $838.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.5%) 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PITTSBURGH PROJECT IS AN URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD BASED, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES A SERIES OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES HOMEOWNER SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, DISABLED AND LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENTTHE PITTSBURGH PROJECT OPERATES A SERIES OF AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHS IN GRADES K-12. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, APPROXIMATELY 325 YOUTH FROM ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AND HIGH CRIME NEIGHBORHOODS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GROW ACADEMICALLY, RELATIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY EACH YEAR.
COMMUNITY OUTREACHTHE PITTSBURGH PROJECT LEADS OR PARTICIPATES IN A NUMBER OF INITIATIVES TO STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD, PRESERVE ITS ASSETS, AND TO DECREASE THE LEVEL OF COMMUNITY VIOLENCE. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE REVITALIZING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AND POOL, PROVIDING YOUNG ADULTS WITH JOB SKILLS AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND ESTABLISHING AN URBAN FARM WHICH PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE TO OUR NEIGHBORS THROUGH A WEEKLY FARM STAND. THE PITTSBURGH PROJECT PROVIDES FREE HOME REPAIRS FOR LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE ELDERLY, POOR, SHUT-IN, WIDOWED, DISABLED OR IMMOBILE. THE BULK OF THE REPAIRS PROVIDED OCCUR DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WITH THE LABOR OF APPROXIMATELY 2,000 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN OUR WEEK LONG SERVICE CAMPS.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE - ALL OTHER
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Roderick Mason Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $51,111 |
William Shimko Secretary Former Int Exec Di | OfficerTrustee | 21 | $21,875 |
Brian Johnson Chairmantreasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kenya Matthews Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Smalls Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Alex Ruzanic Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $59,965 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $673,356 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $284,700 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,018,021 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $226,781 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $129,027 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,407 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,439,778 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,985 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,232 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $323,867 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,357 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,118 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,164 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,253 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $548 |
| Advertising and promotion | $185 |
| Office expenses | $10,245 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $79,673 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $32,596 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $98,203 |
| Insurance | $37,195 |
| All other expenses | $269 |
| Total functional expenses | $838,097 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $485,367 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,241 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,985,662 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $651,319 |
| Total assets | $3,148,589 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $230,685 |
| 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 | $862,958 |
| Total liabilities | $1,093,643 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,054,946 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,148,589 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that The Pittsburgh Project has recieved totaling $290,166.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Irene C Shea Charitable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT SHARING HOPE, EMPOWERING YOUTH, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $45,700 |
Mcelhattan Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
The Buhl Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $20,000 |
Massey Charitable Trust Bridgeville, PA PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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The Community Preservation Corporation New York, NY | $1,407,109,282 | $65,839,600 |
Columbia Association Inc Columbia, MD | $168,635,825 | $73,239,829 |
Impact Community Action Columbus, OH | $17,964,278 | $51,062,093 |
Kennedy Krieger Education And Community Services Inc Baltimore, MD | $14,340,565 | $48,121,720 |
Mosaic Community Services Inc Timonium, MD | $34,184,592 | $47,201,258 |
Westchester Community Opportunity Program Inc Elmsford, NY | $7,932,264 | $37,716,573 |
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