Rivers Of Steel Heritage Corporation

Organization Overview

Rivers Of Steel Heritage Corporation is located in Homestead, PA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Rivers Of Steel Heritage Corporation employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rivers Of Steel Heritage Corporation 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 12/2020, Rivers Of Steel Heritage Corporation generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Rivers Of Steel Heritage Corporation has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $281,293. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO CONSERVE, INTERPRET, DEVELOP, AND PROMOTE HISTORICAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES THROUGHOUT WESTERN PA, INCLUDING THE EIGHT COUNTIES THAT COMPRISE THE RIVERS OF STEEL NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
August R Carlino
President & CEO
$144,230
Brooks Robinson Jr
Treasurer
$0
Richard C Wallace
Chair
$0
Brian Magee
Vice Treasurer
$0
Ellen Kight
Vice Chair
$0
Bridget Mccourt
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Campbell Transportation Co
Equipment Maintenance
$278,817
Songer Steel Services Inc
Construction
$253,100
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $959,617
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$937,554
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,897,171
Total Program Service Revenue$89,539
Investment income $6,161
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $23,713
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,016,584

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Rivers Of Steel Heritage Corporation has awarded $48,815 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY

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Washington, PA

PURPOSE: CREATE AND FABRICATE 1-3 VIDEO, PHOTO, AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL ADA COMPLIANT KIOSKS

$12,500

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: CULTURAL AND ETHNIC HISTORY OF GRAINS AND BREAD

$11,253

GREENE COUNTY TOURIST PROMOTION AGENCY

PURPOSE: CREATE, FABRICATE, AND INSTALL INFORMATIONAL SIGNAGE ON GREENE RIVER TRAIL

$11,012

BATTLE OF HOMESTEAD

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Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING A LABOR HISTORY CENTER

$8,050

FRIENDS OF THE RIVERFRONT

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Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: UPDATE AND PRINT 40,000 NEW COPIES OF THE THREE RIVERS TRAIL MAP

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Rivers Of Steel Heritage Corporation has recieved totaling $427,004.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Heinz Endowments

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TO SERVE 2,000 K-12 SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE RESEARCH VESSEL EXPLORER DURING THE 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR

$150,000
The Heinz Endowments

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TO MAINTAIN AND CREW THE RESEARCH VESSEL "EXPLORER AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE FOR CONTINUATION OF EXISTING AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW STEM AND STEAM PROGRAMMING FOLLOWING COVID-19

$133,000
Allegheny Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL SUPPORT

$80,000
Mcelhattan Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$46,200
Grable Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN ARTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM WITH PROPEL BRADDOCK HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

$17,730
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$74
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