Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation conserves, interprets, develops, and promotes historical, cultural and recreational resources throughout western Pennsylvania, including the Eight counties that comprise the rivers of steel national heritage area. The dynamic and powerful story of the region's evolution from colonial settlement to "big steel" to the modern era is evident in its many artifacts, buildings, vibrant communities and industrial sites. Among other destinations, such core landmarks as the carrie blast furnaces nos. 6 and 7, pinkerton's landing, the pump house and water tower at the site of the former united states steel homestead works, and the w. A. Young foundry and machine shop at rices landing on the monongahela river, illustrate the magnitude of this story.
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation at a glance
In short: Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation gave $54K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,076
- -46.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,038
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,038
- Total assets
- $20,200,585
- +61.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation
Who Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Norwin Elks Lodge 2313 ($35K). Together the top 2 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $100K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norwin Elks Lodge 2313 Irwin, PA | For Capital Equipment for Elk Lodge | $34,815 |
| Kelly Strayhorn Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | Theater equipment upgrades with the purchase of an etc nomad lighting control system, trusses and speakers, battery powdered uplights, staging, and table cloths. | $19,261 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,200,585 | $11,123,682 | $4,340,356 | $54,076 | 2 | $57,680 |
| 2024 | $12,528,020 | $6,553,035 | $3,956,436 | $100,278 | 4 | $22,868 |
| 2023 | $10,324,976 | $6,444,583 | $3,390,695 | $26,592 | 4 | $17,333 |
| 2022 | $6,879,397 | $3,468,810 | $3,431,654 | $56,000 | 5 | $10,548 |
| 2021 | $7,147,653 | $3,246,436 | $2,724,800 | $8,000 | 1 | $8,989 |
| 2020 | $6,978,664 | $2,016,584 | $2,348,805 | $48,815 | 5 | $6,161 |
| 2019 | $7,239,080 | $1,708,518 | $2,793,921 | $53,583 | 4 | $3,701 |
About Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Homestead, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $58K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation is led by August R. Carlino, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 3 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
August R. Carlino
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$135K (2019) → $116K (2025)
Mary W. Murrin
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$150K (2025)
Richard C. Wallace
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Flanagan
Director
Vice Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooks Robinson Jr.
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Duritsa
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Gallagher Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Calland
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Michaud
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Goossen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Art Tintori
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Fredette
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Scarpino
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Brooks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kady Durko
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lutitia Clipper
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Sloan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mateo Villa
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Alfonso Wells
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmelle Nickens
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kelley
Controller
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$83K (2025)
Ellen Kight
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Thomas
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marion Malus
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Arthur Pang (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Brian Magee (2019–2023) — Vice Treasurer
- Former: Kathryn Heidemann (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Molly Blasier (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Baldonieri (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Bridget McCourt (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Justin Grubisha (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Dennis Joyce (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bob Pease (2019) — Director
- Former: Jack Brooks (2019) — Director
- Former: Jamie Kasper (2019) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Leber (2019) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Jim Morris (2019) — Director
- Former: Linda Croushore (2019) — Director
- Former: Paul Apostolou (2019) — Director
- Former: Tom Risley (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150K, to Mary W Murrin (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation
How much does Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation give each year?
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation gave $54K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 4 grants.
How large is Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation?
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation reported $20.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.1M.
What is Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation?
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Homestead, PA. It holds $20.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation operate?
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation's EIN?
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1672667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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