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Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra

EIN 25-1724154 · Carnegie, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$226,775
Spending
$230,521
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
2
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$35,416, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $196,850 spent. 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.
  2. $10,823 spent. 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.
  3. $3,490 spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2010.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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