Playpenn Inc
- Assets
- $568.9k
- Revenue
- $177.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 26-0085446
Organization Overview
Playpenn Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Playpenn Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Playpenn Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Playpenn Inc generated $177.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $341.4k during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN ARTIST-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS. PLAYPENN FULLY SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF THE WRITER AND THE DEMANDS OF THE PLAY IN AN EVER-EVOLVING PROCESS THAT CREATES A RELAXED TENSION WITHIN WHICH PLAYWRIGHTS CAN ENGAGE IN RISK TAKING, BOUNDARY-PUSHING WORK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION'S FLAGSHIP ANNUAL NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE AND YEAR-ROUND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS IN COOPERATION WITH PRODUCING THEATRES RESULT IN STAGED READINGS OF AT LEAST 10 NEW PLAYS EACH YEAR FOR OVER 1,800 ARTISTS, PRODUCERS, AND THEATERGOERS. ADDITIONALLY, PLAYPENN'S RAPIDLY EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS-WHICH INCLUDE 15-17 IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CLASSES ANNUALLY WITH NOTABLE INSTRUCTORS, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND PERSONALIZED DRAMATURGY SERVICES-SERVE ANOTHER 230+ PLAYWRIGHTS FROM PHILADELPHIA AND ACROSS THE NATION. PLAYPENN SUPPORTS ARTISTS AT ALL CAREER STAGES ACROSS A BROAD SPECTRUM OF CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, ETHNIC, AND GENDER EXPERIENCE, AND OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASPIRING PLAYWRIGHTS THROUGH AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PLUS THE FOUNDRY, A THREE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP GROUP FOR EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS RESIDENT IN PHILADELPHIA. PLAYPENN'S HAAS FELLOWS PROGRAM HAS EMERGED TO PROVIDE GREATER COMPENSATION TO CONFERENCE PLAYWRIGHTS AND THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EXPAND SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WRITERS IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION AND BEYOND.
THE ORGANIZATION'S FLAGSHIP ANNUAL NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE AND YEAR-ROUND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS IN COOPERATION WITH PRODUCING THEATRES RESULT IN STAGED READINGS OF AT LEAST 10 NEW PLAYS EACH YEAR FOR OVER 1,800 ARTISTS, PRODUCERS, AND THEATERGOERS. ADDITIONALLY, PLAYPENN'S RAPIDLY EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS-WHICH INCLUDE 15-17 IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CLASSES ANNUALLY WITH NOTABLE INSTRUCTORS, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND PERSONALIZED DRAMATURGY SERVICES-SERVE ANOTHER 230+ PLAYWRIGHTS FROM PHILADELPHIA AND ACROSS THE NATION. PLAYPENN SUPPORTS ARTISTS AT ALL CAREER STAGES ACROSS A BROAD SPECTRUM OF CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, ETHNIC, AND GENDER EXPERIENCE, AND OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASPIRING PLAYWRIGHTS THROUGH AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PLUS THE FOUNDRY, A THREE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP GROUP FOR EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS RESIDENT IN PHILADELPHIA. PLAYPENN'S HAAS FELLOWS PROGRAM HAS EMERGED TO PROVIDE GREATER COMPENSATION TO CONFERENCE PLAYWRIGHTS AND THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EXPAND SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WRITERS IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION AND BEYOND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sabrina Profitt Acting Exec Dir Until 6/30 | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $38,667 |
Nancy Boykin President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Zirinsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Willy Holtzman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Fairbanks Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ivor Clark Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $118,752 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $53,141 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,193 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $171,893 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,181 |
| Investment income | $1,218 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $177,866 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $39,077 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,778 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,887 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,711 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,183 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $125,471 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,749 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,053 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,100 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,711 |
| Insurance | $5,411 |
| All other expenses | $2,049 |
| Total functional expenses | $341,448 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,250 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $56,303 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $277,354 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $725 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,317 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $133,756 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1,243 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $568,948 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $646 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,225 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $44,264 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $48,135 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $245,317 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $275,496 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $568,948 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Playpenn Inc has recieved totaling $127,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020, 2021, AND 2022 | $62,500 |
Wyncote Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS | $60,000 |
Suzanne Roberts Cultural Development Fund Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: TO HELP FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | $4,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NY | $141,889,359 | $47,421,313 |
Fractured Atlas Inc New York, NY | $26,189,611 | $36,358,780 |
Roundabout Theatre Company Inc New York, NY | $173,392,210 | $30,369,133 |
Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc New York, NY | $199,499,593 | $19,952,200 |
Signature Theatre Company New York, NY | $62,849,854 | $11,675,589 |
Playwrights Horizons Inc New York, NY | $27,151,743 | $13,749,281 |
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park Cincinnati, OH | $58,282,641 | $17,194,907 |
Manhattan Theatre Club Inc New York, NY | $95,784,807 | $15,978,594 |
Stella Adler Studio Of Acting New York, NY | $5,616,573 | $9,953,377 |
Storyville Center For The Spoken Word Inc New York, NY | $12,362,100 | $12,256,751 |
Second Stage Theatre New York, NY | $62,708,833 | $8,654,071 |
Olney Theatre Corporation Olney, MD | $19,570,202 | $9,983,104 |