Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Inc.
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures is to connect celebrated authors with the community, elevate civic discourse, and inspire creativity and a passion for the literary arts. Our commitment to knowledge, learning, integrity, and artistic excellence guides and informs our work. We endeavor to inspire members of diverse communities by providing opportunities to experience authors who speak on issues that reflect our values such as justice, compassion, civic responsibility, acceptance, courage, and equity.
About
PA&L serves our mission through five signature programs. Lectures take place in the historic Carnegie Music Hall, Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, and the Poetry Room in the Carnegie Library Main. Ten evenings is our mainstage program presenting celebrated authors generously sharing their research and creative process in conversational lectures. New & Noted brings nationally touring authors to Pittsburgh with their newly released titles. Words & Pictures presents acclaimed children's authors to readers of all ages. A 'lemonade reception and book signing follows the author's presentation. Made Local showcases talented local authors as well as books and writers with a Pittsburgh connection. Poets Aloud features readings by published poets. PA&L presented 42 programs last fiscal year. Tickets sold numbered 22,638 and registration for free events, 3,571.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Pittsburgh arts & lectures connects celebrated authors with the community, elevates civic discourse, and inspires creativity and a passion for the literary arts.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Pittsburgh arts & lectures connects celebrated authors with the community, elevates civic discourse, and inspires creativity and a passion for the literary arts.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of PA.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 301 S CRAIG STREET NO 200, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15213 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 5 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,138,688.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1991.
- The organization pays $353,035 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $56,771 in fundraising expenses.