Nonprofit · EIN 25-1401329
RIVER CITY BRASS BAND
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,122,824 | $1,291,367 | -$168,543 | $1,895,126 | $71,882 | $1,823,244 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,046,158 | $1,255,019 | -$208,861 | $2,024,520 | $96,539 | $1,927,981 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $689,940
- of which government grants
- $124,999
- Program service revenue
- $382,073
- Investment income
- $64,910
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$14,099
- Other revenue
- -$14,099
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $132,152
- Other salaries and wages
- $587,905
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $831,284
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,938
- Accounting fees
- $47,848
- Travel
- $20,015
- Depreciation
- $47,496
- Program services (functional)
- $891,909
- Management and general (functional)
- $316,704
- Fundraising (functional)
- $82,754
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,024,520
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,895,126
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $71,882
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,823,244
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $69,284
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,076,175
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $739,569
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,083,675
- Gross receipts
- $1,143,779
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 124
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES GOURLAY | ARTISTIC & GENERAL DIRECTO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,452 | $31,701 |
| PAUL FURIGA | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUNGANI DLAMINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOLORES C NYPAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP G PETRAGLIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY RODGERS SCHUBERT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODERICK T BOOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW CUOMO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN M BOSTICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES E OSTROWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE DOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID W HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN KESSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI ROBBINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD MCGOURTY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GRANT SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES GOURLAY | ARTISTIC & GENERAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,528 | $23,039 |
| PAUL FURIGA | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS J NIST | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOLORES C NYPAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP G PETRAGLIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY RODGERS SCHUBERT | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODERICK T BOOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW CUOMO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN M BOSTICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES E OSTROWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE DOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID W HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN KESSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI ROBBINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD MCGOURTY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 500 GRANT ST STE 2720, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-2502
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY RODGERS SCHUBERT, 500 GRANT STREET SUITE 2720, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
- Signed the 990
- MARY RODGERS SCHUBERT, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (412) 434-7222
- Website
- WWW.RIVERCITYBRASS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Mission
THE MISSION OF RIVER CITY BRASS IS TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES BY SHARING AMERICAN MUSICAL CULTURE IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Program accomplishments
- THE CENTERPIECE OF RIVER CITY BRASS'S PROGRAMMING IS AN ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES. THIS SERIES HAS SIX CONCERTS, EACH OF WHICH IS PERFORMED IN FIVE DIFFERENT VENUES ACROSS THE REGION. THESE PERFORMANCES ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND WELCOMING. THROUGHOUT THE SERIES, THE BAND PLAYS A VARIED REPERTOIRE OF MUSIC INCLUDING BROADWAY HITS, CELTIC, BIG BAND JAZZ, AMERICANA, ROCK 'N' ROLL AS WELL AS STANDARD BRASS BAND TUNES.Expenses $664,903 · revenue $316,473
- THE BAND HAS A LONG HISTORY OF TOURING PERFORMANCES EACH YEAR IN PENNSYLVANIA, ACROSS THE NATION AND OVERSEAS.Expenses $55,953 · revenue $64,675
- PART OF RIVER CITY BRASS'S MISSION TO EDUCATE INCLUDES A SCHOOL OF BRASS THAT SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 IN THREE SEPARATE SEGMENTS: MINIKIDS (K-3), JUNIOR BRASS (4-7), AND YOUTH BRASS BAND (8-12). THESE PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN THE PENN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL AND PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH GRANT FUNDING TO STUDENTS FROM THAT DISTRICT. ALL THREE INITIATIVES ENROLLED A TOTAL OF 80 STUDENTS LAST SEASON. WHILE THE MINIKIDS AND JUNIOR BRASS HAVE ONLY BEEN OPERATING UNDER THESE NAMES SINCE 2017, THE RIVER CITY YOUTH BRASS BAND HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE 1987 AND HAS ENROLLED & EDUCATED OVER 4,800 STUDENTS SINCE ITS INCEPTION. ALL OF THE INSTRUCTORS FOR THE SCHOOL OF BRASS ARE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS AND EDUCATORS IN THE AREA, MANY OF WHOM PLAY WITH THE RIVER CITY BRASS BAND AS WELL.Expenses $52,088 · revenue $925
- Expenses $118,965
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1401329
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6C0)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,895,126
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,143,779
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,122,824 | $1,291,367 | $1,895,126 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,046,158 | $1,255,019 | $2,024,520 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,280,806 | $1,137,859 | $2,080,751 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,346,546 | $1,084,714 | $1,814,879 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-1401329).
Questions about RIVER CITY BRASS BAND
- What is the EIN of RIVER CITY BRASS BAND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVER CITY BRASS BAND is 25-1401329.
- Is RIVER CITY BRASS BAND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to RIVER CITY BRASS BAND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIVER CITY BRASS BAND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of RIVER CITY BRASS BAND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIVER CITY BRASS BAND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIVER CITY BRASS BAND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARY RODGERS SCHUBERT.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIVER CITY BRASS BAND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,452 (JAMES GOURLAY, ARTISTIC & GENERAL DIRECTO).
- How much revenue does RIVER CITY BRASS BAND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,122,824, expenses of $1,291,367 and total assets of $1,895,126 at year end.
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