irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $744CNY SCOTTISH GAMES
- #2 $500GRAND ISLAND 4TH OF JULY PARADE
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Celtic Festivals Participation
Performs at regional festivals such as the Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival and Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival
Community Performances
Performs at local parades, church services, and civic events including the Grand Island 4th of July Parade and Memorial Day events
Competition Band
Fields competitive ensembles in Grades 4 and 5, participating in Highland games and championships, including the Scottish World Championships
Instruction Program
Provides professional instruction in Highland bagpiping and drumming to new and continuing students, fostering skill development and band membership growth
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Irish and Scottish Cultural Performance & Instruction 2 activities
- Instruction in Highland piping and drummingProvides professional instruction and education in Highland bagpiping and drumming to individuals, including students and aspiring musicians, through structured training programs that have prepared participants for advanced roles in Grade 1 bands and leadership positions in the pipe band community.
- Pipe band competition participationCompetes in Grade 4 and Grade 5 pipe band competitions at highland games, earning awards and the title of Northeastern Champions, as part of its ongoing performance and programming activities.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Community musical performancesPerforms at local parades, community events, social functions, and festivals such as the Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival, Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival, Canal Fest, and Maifest, often at no cost to support local charities and educational organizations. The band participates annually in events including the Ken-Ton Memorial Day Parade, East Aurora and Grand Island Independence Day parades, and regional Highland Games.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$5K
expenses
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balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$29K
4 years on record · 2019–2024
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- 190th Highlanders Pipe Band Partner — Collaborates with select band members for competition participation.
- Kenilworth Fire Department Partner — Marches jointly with the band in the Ken-Ton Memorial Day Parade and at Canal Fest.
- Spring Garden Association Partner — Hosts the Maifest event where the band performs.
- WNY area Network — Recruits and develops piping and drumming talent in the Western New York region
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Engagement Through Musical Performancemethodology: community-engagement-through-musicBy offering performances at diverse public and organizational events, the group strengthens community ties and broadens cultural access, because shared musical experiences create inclusive spaces for cross-cultural participation.
- Cultural Preservation Through Performancemethodology: cultural-preservation-through-performanceBy performing traditional Scottish piping and drumming in public settings, the organization fosters awareness and continuity of Scottish heritage, because live cultural performance strengthens community connection to ancestral traditions.
- Skill Development Through Structured Music Educationmethodology: skills-development-through-structured-learningBy providing structured instruction and personalized onboarding in Highland piping and drumming, the organization builds technical proficiency and ensures intergenerational transmission of musical traditions, because systematic learning increases retention and mastery.