Nonprofit · EIN 25-1672667
RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $11,123,682 | $4,340,356 | $6,783,326 | $20,200,585 | $1,593,473 | $18,607,112 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,553,035 | $3,956,436 | $2,596,599 | $12,528,020 | $704,234 | $11,823,786 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,444,583 | $3,390,695 | $3,053,888 | $10,324,976 | $1,097,789 | $9,227,187 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,360,286
- of which government grants
- $2,312,240
- Program service revenue
- $504,816
- Investment income
- $57,680
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,041
- Other revenue
- $200,900
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $107,419
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $397,815
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,594,214
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,480,326
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $135,377
- Accounting fees
- $29,600
- Travel
- $33,915
- Depreciation
- $273,456
- Program services (functional)
- $2,809,398
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,147,501
- Fundraising (functional)
- $383,457
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,528,020
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,200,585
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,593,473
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,607,112
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,898,811
- Publicly traded securities
- $159,563
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,262,051
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,345,061
- Gross receipts
- $11,178,382
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY W MURRIN | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $150,125 | $11,893 |
| AUGUST R CARLINO | PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 3/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $116,393 | $7,761 |
| LISA KELLEY | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $82,717 | $28,926 |
| ART TINTORI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK DURITSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA SCARPINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL GALLAGHER JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN CALLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BRENDA FREDETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LUTITIA CLIPPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN KIGHT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER THOMAS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MICHAUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KADY DURKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA GOOSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARION MALUS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER SLOAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD C WALLACE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWN ALFONSO WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATEO VILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL FLANAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARMELLE NICKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BROOKS ROBINSON JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUST R CARLINO | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $151,340 | $29,774 |
| ART TINTORI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR PANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK DURITSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA SCARPINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL GALLAGHER JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN CALLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BRENDA FREDETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LUTITIA CLIPPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN KIGHT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER THOMAS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MICHAUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KADY DURKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GOOSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARION MALUS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SLOAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD C WALLACE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN ALFONSO WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATEO VILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL FLANAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMELLE NICKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUST R CARLINO | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $151,738 | $27,352 |
| ART TINTORI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR PANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MAGEE | VICE TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKS ROBINSON JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK DURITSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA SCARPINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL GALLAGHER JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN CALLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BRENDA FREDETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LUTITIA CLIPPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN KIGHT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MICHAUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KADY DURKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN HEIDEMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GOOSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARION MALUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY BLASIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SLOAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD C WALLACE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN ALFONSO WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATEO VILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL FLANAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMELLE NICKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 623 E 8TH AVE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120-1985
- In care of
- % AUGUST R CARLINO
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARY W MURRIN, 623 EAST 8TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
- Signed the 990
- MARY W MURRIN, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (412) 464-4020
- Website
- WWW.RIVERSOFSTEEL.COM
- Return prepared by
- MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Mission
RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION CONSERVES, INTERPRETS, DEVELOPS, AND PROMOTES HISTORICAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES THROUGHOUT WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INCLUDING THE EIGHT COUNTIES THAT COMPRISE THE RIVERS OF STEEL NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA. THE DYNAMIC AND POWERFUL STORY OF THE REGION'S EVOLUTION FROM COLONIAL SETTLEMENT TO "BIG STEEL" TO THE MODERN ERA IS EVIDENT IN ITS MANY ARTIFACTS, BUILDINGS, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES AND INDUSTRIAL SITES. AMONG OTHER DESTINATIONS, SUCH CORE LANDMARKS AS THE CARRIE BLAST FURNACES NOS. 6 AND 7, PINKERTON'S LANDING, THE PUMP HOUSE AND WATER TOWER AT THE SITE OF THE FORMER UNITED STATES STEEL HOMESTEAD WORKS, AND THE W. A. YOUNG FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP AT RICES LANDING ON THE MONONGAHELA RIVER, ILLUSTRATE THE MAGNITUDE OF THIS STORY.
Program accomplishments
- EXPLORER - THROUGH ROS PGH-101 AN INTRO TO INNOVATION TOUR PROGRAM, EXPLORER PROVIDES TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIC SITES AND ATTRACTIONS ALONG PITTSBURGH'S THREE RIVERS. THE EXPLORER PROGRAM WORKS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN OUR HERITAGE AREA TO FACILITATE INCREASED AWARENESS OF STEM EDUCATION CLASSES AVAILABLE ON THE EXPLORER IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. IT ALSO PROVIDES CHARTER SERVICES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL GROUPS.Expenses $427,319 · revenue $205,958
- CARRIE FURNACE - DECLARED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK IN 2006, RIVERS OF STEEL CONTINUES ITS ONGOING RESTORATION WORK ON THE CARRIE SITE TODAY. THROUGH LOCAL TOUR GUIDES, VISITORS MARVEL AT THE SCALE AND LEGACY OF ITS INDUSTRIAL MIGHT AS 125 YEARS OF BIG STEEL COMES ALIVE ON TOURS. THESE TOURS SHOW HOW THE STEEL INDUSTRY PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN SHAPING NOT ONLY THE ECONOMY, BUT ALSO THE CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE MON-VALLEY COMMUNITIES.Expenses $831,311 · revenue $248,141
- ROS ARTS - THE ARTS PROGRAM CELEBRATES CREATIVE INQUIRY BY CRAFTING OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERPRET THE REGION'S PAST, REIMAGINE ITS FUTURE, AND EXPLORE A SENSE OF PLACE. THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, FESTIVALS, WORKSHOPS, TOURS AND HAPPENINGS, RIVERS OF STEEL ARTS HELPS INDIVIDUALS CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES IN MEANINGFUL WAYS.Expenses $515,865 · grants $18,519 · revenue $67,316
- RIVERS OF STEEL'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS USE SITES LIKE THE CARRIE BLAST FURNACES TO OFFER STUDENT EXPERIENCES, ARTIST RESIDENCIES, OUTREACH, AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS THAT EXPLORE THE REGION'S INDUSTRIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY THROUGH ARTS AND HERITAGE THEMES. THROUGH ITS ARCHIVES AND PRESERVATION WORK, RIVERS OF STEEL CONSERVES EVERYTHING FROM SMALL EPHEMERA TO NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS, BUILDING COLLECTIONS AND MAINTAINING HERITAGE SITES THAT UNDERPIN ITS TOURS, EXHIBITIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. RIVERS OF STEEL'S RECEPTIVE AND HERITAGE TOURISM PROGRAMMING PACKAGES TOURS, WORKSHOPS, AND EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE RIVERS OF STEEL NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA, HELPING VISITORS ENGAGE WITH INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, PUBLIC ART, AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES AS A COORDINATED DESTINATION OFFERING. THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS A PAID NINE-MONTH, LEARN-AND-EARN INITIATIVE THAT TRAINS EMERGING TRADES WORKERS IN WELDING, MASONRY, CARPENTRY, SAFETY, AND PRESERVATION SKILLS WHILE THEY HELP RESTORE HISTORIC INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES.Expenses $1,034,903 · grants $88,900 · revenue $181,260
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1672667
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,200,585
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,178,382
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $11,123,682 | $4,340,356 | $20,200,585 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,553,035 | $3,956,436 | $12,528,020 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,444,583 | $3,390,695 | $10,324,976 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,468,810 | $3,431,654 | $6,879,397 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 25-1672667).
Questions about RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION is 25-1672667.
- Is RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION 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 RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARY W MURRIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,125 (MARY W MURRIN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,123,682, expenses of $4,340,356 and total assets of $20,200,585 at year end.
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