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North Hills Instrumental Parents Association

EIN 45-5107297 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 728 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO AID AND SUPPORT ALL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC GROUPS IN THE NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Income
$465,853
Spending
$444,804
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 728 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $127,490 spent. AID AND SUPPORT THE NORTH HILLS FIGHTING INDIAN MARCHING BAND WITH MUSICAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH A SUMMER BAND PROGRAM, A WEEK-LONG BAND CAMP EXPERIENCE, AND A FALL PERFORMANCE SEASON OF FOOTBALL GAMES, BAND FESTIVALS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PARADES. THE NHIPA'S SUPPORT INCLUDES SUPPLEMENTAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION COSTS, PERFORMANCE SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT/INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, AND HOSPITALITY AND WELLNESS FOR THE STUDENTS DURING REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES.
  2. $169,728 spent. AID AND SUPPORT THE NORTH HILLS FIGHTING INDIAN MARCHING BAND AND NORTH HILLS HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ENSEMBLES (WIND BANDS, JAZZ BANDS, ORCHESTRAS) THROUGH TRAVEL EXPERIENCES WHICH PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY PERFORMING AT NATIONAL VENUES AND EXPERIENCING INSTRUCTIONAL MUSIC CLINICS AND ADJUDICATIONS WITH RENOWNED MUSIC PERFORMERS AND EDUCATORS.
  3. $5,000 spent. SUPPORT THE NORTH HILLS COMMISSION SERIES, WHICH ANNUALLY SELECTS AND COMMISSIONS A COMPOSER TO CREATE A NEW MUSICAL WORK FOR ONE OF THE NORTH HILLS HIGH SCHOOL ENSEMBLES, PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH THE EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY OF PARTICIPATING IN THE COMPOSITIONAL PROCESS AND THEN PERFORMING THE WORK'S WORLD PREMIERE. THE COMMISSIONED WORK BECOMES PART OF THE NORTH HILLS HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ENSEMBLES' ONGOING REPERTOIRE OF UNIQUE, HIGH-QUALITY MUSICAL LITERATURE FOR STUDENT INSTRUCTION.
  4. $13,655 spent. TO AID AND SUPPORT ALL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC GROUPS IN THE NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT ARETA "MS. K" KALOGERAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS FUNDED BY THE ESTATE OF ARETA KALOGERAS. THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO TWO SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM FOR EXHIBITING THE PRIDE, TRADITION AND EXCELLENCE ON WHICH THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN BUILT. THE SCHOLARSHIP IS LIMITED TO 500 PER STUDENT.
  5. TO AID AND SUPPORT ALL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC GROUPS IN THE NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT ARETA "MS. K" KALOGERAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS FUNDED BY THE ESTATE OF ARETA KALOGERAS. THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO TWO SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM FOR EXHIBITING THE PRIDE, TRADITION AND EXCELLENCE ON WHICH THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN BUILT. THE SCHOLARSHIP IS LIMITED TO 500 PER STUDENT.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 September 2013.

    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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