Civic Intelligence

Balmoral School of Highland Piping

EIN 25-1652056 • 501(c)3 • Pittsburgh, PA

Profile

To raise the standard and promote the appreciation of bagpipe music in the usa by providing world class instruction, cultivating excellence in youth, presenting innovative musical events, and fostering tradition.

1414 Pennsylvania AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15233-1419

www.balmoralschool.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

54th percentile

3.8%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$35,000

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

66th percentile

7.8%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Up

$150,053

Up $10,819 (+7.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$4,312

Up $1,274 (+42%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$145,741

Up $9,545 (+7.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$250,031

Up $13,983 (+5.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$240,486

Up $19,897 (+9.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$9,545

Down $5,914 (-38%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2010: $33,394Liabilities 2010: $7,132Net Assets 2010: $26,2622010Assets 2011: $77,616Liabilities 2011: $8,322Net Assets 2011: $69,2942011Assets 2012: $29,899Liabilities 2012: $7,366Net Assets 2012: $22,5332012Assets 2013: $30,799Liabilities 2013: $21,081Net Assets 2013: $9,7182013Assets 2014: $33,697Liabilities 2014: $29,911Net Assets 2014: $3,7862014Assets 2015: $29,623Liabilities 2015: $11,728Net Assets 2015: $17,8952015Assets 2016: $45,874Liabilities 2016: $11,925Net Assets 2016: $33,9492016Assets 2017: $116,104Liabilities 2017: $8,897Net Assets 2017: $107,2072017Assets 2018: $103,148Liabilities 2018: $6,800Net Assets 2018: $96,3482018Assets 2019: $103,449Liabilities 2019: $6,930Net Assets 2019: $96,5192019Assets 2020: $90,721Liabilities 2020: $6,771Net Assets 2020: $83,9502020Assets 2021: $120,008Liabilities 2021: $5,754Net Assets 2021: $114,2542021Assets 2022: $126,997Liabilities 2022: $6,260Net Assets 2022: $120,7372022Assets 2023: $139,234Liabilities 2023: $3,038Net Assets 2023: $136,1962023Assets 2024: $150,053Liabilities 2024: $4,312Net Assets 2024: $145,7412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$150,053
Liabilities$4,312
Net Assets$145,741
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2010: $209,2272010Expenses 2011: $255,4352011Expenses 2012: $306,0432012Revenue 2013: $260,445Expenses 2013: $273,264Net Income 2013: -$12,8192013Revenue 2014: $256,008Expenses 2014: $261,940Net Income 2014: -$5,9322014Revenue 2015: $236,232Expenses 2015: $222,123Net Income 2015: $14,1092015Revenue 2016: $216,855Expenses 2016: $200,801Net Income 2016: $16,0542016Revenue 2017: $294,905Expenses 2017: $221,647Net Income 2017: $73,2582017Revenue 2018: $228,666Expenses 2018: $239,525Net Income 2018: -$10,8592018Revenue 2019: $239,115Expenses 2019: $238,944Net Income 2019: $1712019Revenue 2020: $160,084Expenses 2020: $172,653Net Income 2020: -$12,5692020Revenue 2021: $218,162Expenses 2021: $187,858Net Income 2021: $30,3042021Revenue 2022: $223,641Expenses 2022: $217,158Net Income 2022: $6,4832022Revenue 2023: $236,048Expenses 2023: $220,589Net Income 2023: $15,4592023Revenue 2024: $250,031Expenses 2024: $240,486Net Income 2024: $9,5452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$250,031
Expenses$240,486
Net Income$9,545
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$150,053
Liabilities
$4,312
Net assets
$145,741
Revenue
$250,031
Expenses
$240,486
Net income
$9,545
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.04$1.46$2.50$2.40$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.39$0.03$1.36$2.36$2.21$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.06$1.21$2.24$2.17$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.06$1.14$2.18$1.88$0.30
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.07$0.84$1.60$1.73$0.13
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.07$0.97$2.39$2.39$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.07$0.96$2.29$2.40$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.09$1.07$2.95$2.22$0.73
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.12$0.34$2.17$2.01$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.12$0.18$2.36$2.22$0.14
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.30$0.04$2.56$2.62$0.06
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.21$0.10$2.60$2.73$0.13
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.07$0.23$3.06
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.78$0.08$0.69$2.55
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.07$0.26$2.09
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$251,240
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To raise the standard and promote the appreciation of bagpipe music in the usa by providing world class instruction, cultivating excellence in youth, presenting innovative musical events, and fostering tradition.

Raise the standard and promote appreciation of bagpipe music in usa through instruction and events.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$101,027$99,596▼ $1,431
Inventories for Sale or Use$20,265$32,821▲ $12,556
Pledges and Grants Receivable$13,000$13,000→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,238$1,931▼ $307
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,167$1,837▼ $330
Accounts Receivable$537$868▲ $331
Total Assets$139,234$150,053▲ $10,819
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,038$4,312▲ $1,274
Total Liabilities$3,038$4,312▲ $1,274
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$136,196$145,741▲ $9,545
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$136,196$145,741▲ $9,545
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$139,234$150,053▲ $10,819

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,837$31,733$33,570
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
George BalderoseExec DirectoPT$35,000$35,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William Askin EsqChairman
Le McculloughVice-chair
Eric HayesDirector
Lacey MahlerDirector
Ray SpeicherDirector
Richmond JohnstonDirector
Lee Cunningham IiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$193,164
Program Service Revenue
$55,392
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,475
All Other Contributions
$193,164
Change in Net Assets
$9,545
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$134,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$106,486
Total Fundraising Expense$18,234
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$63,619$15,162$14,425$93,206
Fees for Services Other$48,765--$48,765
Occupancy$16,944--$16,944
Payroll Taxes$5,577$1,330$1,258$8,165
Travel$6,616--$6,616
Other Employee Benefits$2,091$2,702$322$5,115
Advertising$3,793$763-$4,556
Information Technology$1,816$1,912-$3,728
Office Expenses$81$3,210-$3,291
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,250-$3,250
Insurance$2,243$681-$2,924
Other Expenses$1,946$1,250$2,229$1,946
Depreciation Depletion$561$1,306-$1,867
Total Functional Expenses$190,686$31,566$18,234$240,486
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Bill askin, chairman and george balderose, executive director & secretary, will conduct a complete review of the 990. A copy of the 990 will be sent to all board members prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Balmoral School of Highland Piping
EIN
25-1652056
Phone
4123232707
Address
1414 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233-1419

Signing Officer

Name
George Balderose
Title
Exec Director & Sec
Phone
4123232707
Signed
2025-11-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
George Balderose
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
59

Preparer

Firm
Lynette Garlan CPA
Address
PO BOX 475, CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108-1817
Preparer
Lynette Garlan
Phone
4129168131
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Balmoral school compiled, and produced two books. Balmoral collection of hymns arranged for the highland bagpipe book, and related commercial cd for use in solo and collaborative efforts by pipers and organists. The balmoral guide to playing the bagpipes for community dances book, with dvd, to promote community building activity through the use of bagpipes with other instruments for dancing.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Instructors 42,165 0 0 contracted service 4,600 0 0 band 2,000 0 0 total 48,765 0 0”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The organization is exempt from income tax under irc section 501(c)(3), though it is subject to tax on income unrelated to its exempt purpose, unless that income is otherwise excluded by the code. The organization has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated income; to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus; and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. The organization has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The organization's form 990, return of organizations exempt from income tax, and various quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, for the three most recent years, are subject to examination by tax authorities.”

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