Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1965, with $2,631,252 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
100 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 25-6058560 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.6M
▲ 9.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.6M
Net assets
$1.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation: 6 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.0M (FY2013) to $2.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $952KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
2.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$952K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,631,252▲9.8% | $2,568,907▲2.3% | $1,356,397▲4.0% | $2,308,632▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,396,747▼5.7% | $2,511,640▲0.7% | $1,303,617▼6.9% | $2,324,100▲40.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,541,691▲18.5% | $2,493,098▼1.5% | $1,400,229▲3.3% | $1,658,027▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,144,924▼12.9% | $2,531,966▲0.7% | $1,355,762▼22.6% | $1,624,837▼19.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,462,484▲0.4% | $2,514,044▼5.4% | $1,752,054▼4.1% | $2,026,876▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,452,548▲203% | $2,656,234▲3.9% | $1,826,624▼11.2% | $2,135,462▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $810,453▼34.7% | $2,557,418▼16.5% | $2,056,606▲4.1% | $2,344,444▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,241,533▲8.2% | $3,062,552▼9.9% | $1,974,998▼13.0% | $2,286,327▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,147,819▼25.7% | $3,397,261▼16.8% | $2,268,900▼2.0% | $2,598,798▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,545,544▼49.2% | $4,083,274▼11.1% | $2,314,826▼2.3% | $2,916,286▼26.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,042,486 | $4,593,033▲6.5% | $2,370,453▼65.8% | $3,939,567▼69.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,312,366▲26.3% | $6,932,038▼19.6% | $12,959,649▲41.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,415,540 | $8,624,040 | $9,178,954 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $689K total
29 grants to Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation totaling $689K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2024 | $35,512 |
| Seton Hill University | General support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Historical organizations | 2024 | $12,725 |
| Seton Hill University | General support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Historical organizations | 2023 | $6,215 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Seton Hill University | General support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,100 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Arts, culture and humanities | 2021 | $34,353 |
| Seton Hill University | General support | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,200 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Arts, culture and humanities | 2020 | $37,176 |
| Seton Hill University | General support | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2020 | $13,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6058560, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation's EIN?
- Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6058560.
- How much revenue does Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation report?
- Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation reported $2,631,252 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (EIN 25-6058560) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.