Nonprofit · EIN 71-0890471
UNION PROJECT
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $667,150 | $847,609 | -$180,459 | $2,504,352 | $295,033 | $2,209,319 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $305,108
- of which government grants
- $24,636
- Program service revenue
- $343,355
- Investment income
- $15,127
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,059
- Other revenue
- $3,560
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $94,013
- Other salaries and wages
- $270,915
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $432,196
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,963
- Occupancy
- $74,168
- Travel
- $9,630
- Depreciation
- $100,283
- Program services (functional)
- $611,169
- Management and general (functional)
- $192,651
- Fundraising (functional)
- $43,789
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,691,046
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,504,352
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $295,033
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,209,319
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,946,890
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,067,692
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $141,627
- Gross receipts
- $672,040
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY DORSEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,128 | $13,148 |
| AMANDA MARKOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN SCHWEINSBERG | DIRECTOR (EXIT 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY DAVENPORT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH VENTURINO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALANI PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MUISE-KIELKUCKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONYA DUGAL | DIRECTOR (EXIT 5/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIEL MEADOWS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISE WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA TASSONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN BENIS | DIRECTOR (ENTER 5/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NOLAN DIESTRO | DIRECTOR (ENTER 4/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH COHEN | DIRECTOR (ENTER 4/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAREASE QUINN | DIRECTOR (ENTER 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEVLIN CAREY | DIRECTOR (ENTER 6/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 801 N NEGLEY AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206-1560
- In care of
- % JESSICA KING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEFFREY DORSEY, 801 NORTH NEGLEY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
- Signed the 990
- JEFFREY DORSEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (412) 363-4550
- Return prepared by
- MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Mission
THE UNION PROJECT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES AND SPACE TO CONNECT, CREATE, AND CELEBRATE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- CERAMICS STUDIOUP'S CERAMICS STUDIO AIMS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN TO MAKE CERAMICS. THE STUDIO OFFERS A VARIETY OF ENTRY POINTS TO GROW ARTISTIC SKILLS THROUGH YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING INCLUDING STUDIO MEMBERSHIP FOR EMERGING AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AND OPEN STUDIOS (DROP-IN TIME WITH LIGHT INSTRUCTION PROVIDED FOR ALL SKILLS LEVELS). UP RUNS TWO STUDIOS (A MAIN STUDIO AND A THROWING LAB) AS WELL AS A STATE-OF-THE-ART OUTDOOR KILN SHELTER. THE FACILITY INCLUDES SEVEN KILNS (A GAS REDUCTION KILN, A SODA KILN, A RAKU KILN, AND FOUR ELECTRIC KILNS), 20 CERAMIC WHEELS, A CLAY AND GLAZE MIXING FACILITY AND A VARIETY OF STUDIO EQUIPMENT. UP OFFERS SERVICES TO STUDIO MEMBERS WHO SEEK TO MAKE ART THEIR CAREER INCLUDING CERAMIC BUSINESSES, DESIGNERS, SCULPTORS, AND/OR TEACHING ARTISTS. ARTIST SERVICES INCLUDE STUDIO ACCESS AND STORAGE SPACE, TRAINING ON HOW TO MIX GLAZES AND FIRE KILNS, EXHIBITION AND SALES OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS TRAINING AND PAID OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHING. UP STAFF WORK WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL MEMBER TO SET ARTISTIC GOALS AND A PLAN OF ACTION TO REACH THOSE GOALS. UP ALSO SUPPORTS AND HOSTS VISITING ARTISTS WHO HAVE AN ESTABLISHED PRACTICE AND A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF HIGH-QUALITY ARTWORK, TO MAKE NEW WORK AND SHARE TECHNIQUES WITH OUR STUDIO MEMBERS AND CERAMICS COMMUNITY AT LARGE.ADDITIONALLY, UP HOSTS A COLLABORATIVE STUDIO FOR ARTISTS OF COLOR, WHICH OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK TOGETHER IN A SAFE SPACE, WITH SLIDING SCALE STUDIO MEMBERSHIP FEES AND EVENT ENTRY FEES TO ENSURE THOSE WHO COME FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS CAN PARTICIPATE.Expenses $73,774 · revenue $80,784
- SPACE RENTAL PROGRAMMINGUP'S SPACE RENTAL PROGRAM OFFERS USE OF SPACE TO THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AND JUST COMMUNITY. USING AN AFFORDABLE PRICING STRATEGY AND MARKETING SUPPORT (VIA WEBSITE, MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTERS, AND QUARTERLY POSTCARDS/FLIERS), UP INCUBATES AND SUPPORTS NEW IDEAS, ENTREPRENEURS, SMALL BUSINESSES, NON-PROFITS, AND COMMUNITY CLASSES SO THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN LEARN NEW SKILLS, INTERACT WITH DIVERSE RESIDENTS, BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL, AND BECOME MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT. RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE HOURLY OR VIA ANNUAL LEASE. HOURLY SPACE RENTAL INCLUDES USE OF THE GREAT HALL AND KITCHEN WHICH CAN HOST ALL MANNER OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC EVENTS - FROM PERFORMANCES TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO WEDDINGS. ANNUAL RENTAL OFFERS AFFORDABLE OFFICES AND STUDIO SPACE TO FLEDGLING NON-PROFITS, START-UPS, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND ARTISTS, ALL OF WHOM OPERATE IN A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $181,251 · revenue $94,521
- ARTS EDUCATIONTHROUGH ITS ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, UP OFFERS CLASSES (BETWEEN 4-10 WEEKS FOR BEGINNER TO ADVANCED); WORKSHOPS (THEMED, FUN AND FAMILY FRIENDLY WAYS TO CREATE SOMETHING TOGETHER); AND CUSTOM PROGRAMS FOR PRE-K THRU GRADE 12 STUDENTS, AS WELL AS UNIQUE TEAM BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES BOTH ON AND OFF-SITE. UP ALSO OFFERS A WHEEL MOBILE (CLAY STUDIO ON WHEELS) THAT INCLUDES ITS OWN MOBILE THROWING WHEEL AND RAKU KILN AND ALL THE TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED TO MAKE CERAMICS OFF-SITE. UP'S MORE THAN 70 ANNUAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR ALL AGES BOTH ON SITE AND OFF, AND BRING BOTH PRE-PACKAGED AND CUSTOM PROGRAMMING TO CLASSROOMS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.Expenses $333,439 · revenue $163,560
- UP'S CERAMICS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER APPRECIATION FOR THE CERAMIC ARTS, AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE AND/OR PURCHASE A VARIETY OF HAND-MADE CERAMICS TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS. UNION PROJECT'S ANNUAL MOTHER OF ALL POTTERY SALES (MOAPS - UP'S SIGNATURE EVENT) IS THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN SOUTHWESTERN PA. MOAPS PROVIDES COMMUNITY MEMBERS OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH DOZENS OF DIVERSE CERAMIC ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE REGION VIA CONVERSATION, PURCHASE OF THEIR WORK, LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS, AND HANDS ON ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, EVENTS LIKE UP'S ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY AND GLAZE FOR GOOD, BRING ARTISTS AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER TO MAKE COMMUNITY ART AND LEARN FROM CREATIVES MAKING SOCIALLY DRIVEN ARTWORK TO BROADEN VIEWS AND CREATE DIALOGUE ABOUT AND/OR SUPPORT SOCIAL ISSUES. IN THIS WAY WE STRIVE TO CREATE GREATER CONNECTIONS AND EMPATHY BETWEEN PEOPLE IN ORDER TO SHIFT SOCIAL PATTERNS FOR A MORE CARING, EQUITABLE, AND JUST REGION.Expenses $22,705 · revenue $6,549
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 71-0890471
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,504,352
- Income (IRS master file)
- $672,040
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,041,554 | $719,680 | $2,691,046 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $695,437 | $701,548 | $2,353,130 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about UNION PROJECT
- What is the EIN of UNION PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNION PROJECT is 71-0890471.
- Is UNION PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to UNION PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNION PROJECT 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 UNION PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNION PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNION PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JEFFREY DORSEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNION PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,128 (JEFFREY DORSEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does UNION PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $667,150, expenses of $847,609 and total assets of $2,504,352 at year end.
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