Pianos for People
Pianos for People
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About this organization
Mission
Providing pianos to financially challenged families and organizations; changing lives through music
About
Pianos for People breaks down financial barriers that prevent those from disadvantaged backgrounds from accessing the many well-documented benefits of playing the piano. We provide access to music to those whose lives need it most by providing quality pianos, lessons, summer camps and community activities at no cost. Since our inception in 2012, Pianos for People has sourced (donated) serviced and delivered over 250 free quality pianos to people who could not otherwise afford an instrument. In 2018 alone, we were able to source, service and deliver 42 pianos. See schedule osince opening our free piano school on Cherokee Street our student body has more than quadrupled from 40 to 180 students taking regular, weekly lessons. We opened our first satellite studio in October 2016 in Ferguson, MO, and are now teaching 21 hours per week, offering group and private lessons, music production workshops, and events. Our free summer music camps offer a safe, enriching activity during those critical out-of-school hours. This past summer over 150 youth participated in programs over a six-week period. In addition to music education, our efforts center around personal growth and character development including confidence building, self-discipline and a sense of pride.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Putting out-of-work pianos into homes and facilities where lives can change through the influence of music by providing at-risk children who need an artistic outlet to curb anxiety, depression, bullying, or inspire those who need a gateway to inspiration and self-esteem.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Providing pianos to financially challenged families and organizations; changing lives through music”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as MO.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 3138 CHEROKEE ST, ST LOUIS, MO, 63118.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 3 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $82,222.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2015.
- The organization pays $148,962 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $7,833 in fundraising expenses.
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