Balmoral School Of Highland Piping is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Balmoral School Of Highland Piping employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Balmoral School Of Highland Piping 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 12/2023, Balmoral School Of Highland Piping generated $236.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $220.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.1%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RAISE THE STANDARD AND PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF BAGPIPE MUSIC IN USA THROUGH INSTRUCTION AND EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BALMORAL SCHOOL OF HIGHLAND PIPING USUALLY PROVIDES PIPING AND DRUMMING INSTRUCTION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.
BALMORAL SCHOOL COMPILED, AND PRODUCED TWO BOOKS. BALMORAL COLLECTION OF HYMNS ARRANGED FOR THE HIGHLAND BAGPIPE BOOK, AND RELATED COMMERCIAL CD FOR USE IN SOLO AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BY PIPERS AND ORGANISTS. THE BALMORAL GUIDE TO PLAYING THE BAGPIPES FOR COMMUNITY DANCES BOOK, WITH DVD, TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITY THROUGH THE USE OF BAGPIPES WITH OTHER INSTRUMENTS FOR DANCING.
BALMORAL CLASSIC (CONCERT) - PRESENTATION OF BAGPIPE MUSIC BY NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN ARTISTS IN CONCERT FOR THE PUBLIC. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ALSO SURROUND THIS EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE BALMORAL SCHOOL SUMMER SESSIONS, AND OVERALL MISSION. BALMORAL CLASSIC (COMPETITION) - A MAJOR SOLO BAGPIPING AND DRUMMING COMPETITION IN PITTSBURGH, PA FOR PIPERS AND SNARE DRUMMERS AGE 21 AND UNDER.
THE BALMORAL PIPES AND DRUMS BAND WAS FORMED IN 2013 AND IS COMPRISED OF 20 MEMBERS WHO HAVE STUDIED THE PIPES AND DRUMS WITH BALMORAL SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THE MEMBERS ARE DEDICATED TO PRODUCING MUSIC OF A HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARD, AND MOST OF THE MEMBERS COMPETE AS SOLOISTS IN VARIOUS EASTERN US PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION'S SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS. THE BAND HAS PERFORMED AT NUMEROUS CELEBRATIONS AND PARADES IN PITTSBURGH, INCLUDING THE PITTSBURGH GRAND PRIX, THE SEWICKLEY AND CORAOPOLIS MEMORIAL DAY PARADES, THE FORT ARMSTRONG FESTIVAL, THE DEER LAKES PARADE, PITTSBURGH'S LABOR DAY PARADE, PITTSBURGH'S FIRST NIGHT, AND THE FT. LIGONIER DAYS PARADE. IN 2023, THE GROUP PERFORMED IN PERSON AT SEVERAL EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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George Balderose Exec Directo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $35,000 |
William Askin ESQ Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Le Mccullough Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lee Cunningham II Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Hayes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richmond Johnston Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $191,701 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,729 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $191,701 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $42,415 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $1,932 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $236,048 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $91,400 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,571 |
Payroll taxes | $8,019 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $38,237 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,164 |
Office expenses | $3,970 |
Information technology | $3,457 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,154 |
Travel | $5,053 |
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 | $1,757 |
Insurance | $2,869 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $220,589 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,027 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $13,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $537 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $20,265 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,238 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,167 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $139,234 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,038 |
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 | $3,038 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $136,196 |
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 | $139,234 |