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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1724154

PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CARNEGIE, PA 15106

Financials

$195K$168K2022$235K$202K2023$227K$231K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$226,775$230,521-$3,746$181,890$29,562$152,328
June 30, 2024990$234,744$202,042$32,702$156,074$0$156,074
June 30, 2023990$194,959$167,833$27,126$123,372$0$123,372
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$31,844
Program service revenue
$180,732
Investment income
$3,503
Net income from fundraising events
$12,002
Net income from sales of inventory
-$1,306
Other revenue
$10,696

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$53,251
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$58,265
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,880
Occupancy
$52,568
Program services (functional)
$211,163
Management and general (functional)
$19,358

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$156,074
Total assets, end of year
$181,890
Total liabilities, end of year
$29,562
Net assets, end of year
$152,328
Net assets without donor restrictions
$152,328
Gross receipts
$235,265
Employees
2
Volunteers
35
Year formed
1993
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAMERON MASSEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
55$35,416
PATRICK FORSYTHMUSIC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
12$16,900
ERIKA PIERCEPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$10,870
ALAN HIMLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANTHONY MERANTEPAST TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BENJAMIN LANDISPAST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAVE DECKARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID ROBINSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DOUGLAS MUNDELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
HELEN DAVISPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LISA STAUFFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MELISSA PUGNETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHELLE CHUNGPAST SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NADIA KONAKTCHIEVAPAST TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NATALIE RYANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIKA PIERCEPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$27,000
PATRICK FORSYTHMUSIC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
12$11,581
ROGER TABLERMUSIC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GEOFFREY WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BENJAMIN LANDISVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANTHONY MERANTETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HELEN DAVISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOAN WALSHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHELLE CHUNGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRYAN MENKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER KLOESZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
NADIA KONAKTCHIEVABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA STAUFFERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LYNNE COCHRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CAMERON MASSEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
55$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIKA PIERCEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$36,000
ROGER TABLERMUSIC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GEOFFREY WOODPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BENJAMIN LANDISVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANTHONY MERANTETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HELEN DAVISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOAN WALSHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANTHONY MERANTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRYAN MENKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JUSTINE PATRICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
435 KINGS HWY, CARNEGIE, PA 15106-1043
In care of
% LISA STAUFFER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LISA STAUFFER, PO BOX 13454, PITTSBURGH, PA 152430454
Signed the 990
LISA STAUFFER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(412) 522-3864
Return prepared by
KUHLEMAN KOLLAR & ASSOCIATES CPAS

Mission

THE PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PROVIDES TRANSFORMATIVE ORCHESTRAL EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS IN THE FIRST THROUGH THE TWELFTH GRADE TO FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR MUSICIANSHIP OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 230 STUDENTS ACROSS ITS FIVE SCHOOL-YEAR ENSEMBLES. STUDENTS REHEARSE WEEKLY UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF EXPERT ENSEMBLE DIRECTORS, RECEIVE INSTRUMENT-SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTAL COACHING, AND PERFORM IN PRESTIGIOUS VENUES ALL ACROSS PITTSBURGH. THROUGH NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS, THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT FINANCIAL NEED NEVER POSES A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION TO DESERVING YOUNG MUSICIANS.
    Expenses $196,850 · revenue $160,009
  • THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 120 STUDENTS DURING A WEEK-LONG MUSIC INTENSIVE WHERE STUDENTS LEARNED MUSIC IN STRING ORCHESTRA, BAND, AND FULL ORCHESTRA ENSEMBLES CULMINATING IN A FINAL PERFORMANCE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. IN ADDITION TO MUSICAL LEARNING, PYPO SUMMER CAMPERS GET TO TAKE PART IN ACTIVITIES LIKE BUCKET DRUMMING, FIDDLING AND IMPROVISATION WORKSHOPS, AND OUTDOOR GAMES.
    Expenses $10,823 · revenue $20,326
  • THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTED TWO DAY-LONG FESTIVALS TO PROVIDE ENSEMBLE PLAYING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS. THE STRING FESTIVAL HOSTED 113 STUDENTS, AND THE BAND FESTIVAL HOSTED 130 STUDENTS FOR A DAY OF MUSIC MAKING, CONCLUDING WITH A PERFORMANCE FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.
    Expenses $3,490 · revenue $397

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
25-1724154
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$181,890
Income (IRS master file)
$235,265

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
December 2, 2023
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2010

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$226,775$230,521$181,890IRS
990June 2024$234,744$202,042$156,074IRS
990June 2023$194,959$167,833$123,372XML

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 25-1724154).

Questions about PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

What is the EIN of PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA is 25-1724154.
Is PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2010.
Are donations to PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 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 PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 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 PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 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 PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA STAUFFER.
Who are the officers and directors of PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,416 (CAMERON MASSEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PITTSBURGH YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $226,775, expenses of $230,521 and total assets of $181,890 at year end.

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