Playpenn Inc
- Assets
- $51.7k
- Revenue
- $153.4k
- Investments
- $1.1k
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- 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 09/2023, Playpenn Inc employed 4 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 09/2023, Playpenn Inc generated $153.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $396.7k during the year ending 09/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN ARTISTDRIVEN 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 EVEREVOLVING PROCESS WITHIN WHICH PLAYWRIGHTS CAN ENGAGE IN RISKTAKING, BOUNDARYPUSHING WORK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDRY IS PLAYPENN'S THREE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTING EMERGING PHILADELPHIA PLAYWRIGHTS WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND EXPOSURE AS THEY LAUNCH THEIR PLAYWRITING CAREERS. FIVE FOUNDRY GRADUATES PRESENTED WORKSHOP READINGS OF THEIR PLAYS IN JULY. WE ALSO PRESENTED AN INDEPENDENT WE HAD A TOTAL OF 388 AUDIENCE MEMBERS.
THE FOUNDRY IS PLAYPENN'S THREE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTING EMERGING PHILADELPHIA PLAYWRIGHTS WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND EXPOSURE AS THEY LAUNCH THEIR PLAYWRITING CAREERS. FIVE FOUNDRY GRADUATES PRESENTED WORKSHOP READINGS OF THEIR PLAYS IN JULY. WE ALSO DEVELOPED AN ADDITIONAL PLAY READING AND PRESENTED AN INDEPENDENT WORKSHOP READING. WE HAD A TOTAL OF 388 AUDIENCE MEMBERS.
AT PLAYPENN, WE OFFER CLASSES THAT ENCOURAGE WRITERS TO BOUNCE IDEAS OFF ONE ANOTHER, COMMISERATE ABOUT INDUSTRY CHALLENGES, AND BE INSPIRED BY THE WORLD-CLASS WRITERS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS LEADING EACH COURSE. WE OFFER OUR STUDENTS SUPPORTIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO TEST OUT NEW WORK AND HONE THEIR CRAFT, PROVIDING THEM WITH A SENSE OF CAMARADERIE AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR WRITING CAREERS. IN FY 2023, WE HAD 66 STUDENTS.
AT PLAYPENN, WE OFFER CLASSES THAT ENCOURAGE WRITERS TO BOUNCE IDEAS OFF ONE ANOTHER, COMMISERATE ABOUT INDUSTRY CHALLENGES, AND BE INSPIRED BY THE WORLD-CLASS WRITERS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS LEADING EACH COURSE. WE OFFER OUR STUDENTS SUPPORTIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO TEST OUT NEW WORK AND HONE THEIR CRAFT, PROVIDING THEM WITH A SENSE OF CAMARADERIE AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR WRITING CAREERS. IN FY 2023, WE HAD 66 STUDENTS.
THE PLAYWRIGHTS COHORT AT PLAYPENN IS A YEAR-LONG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OPEN TO EMERGING PHILADELPHIA PLAYWRIGHTS WITH A FOCUS ON NAVIGATING THE INDUSTRY, CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DRAMATISTS GUILD. 29 PLAYWRIGHTS BENEFITTED FROM THE PROGRAM.
THE PLAYWRIGHTS COHORT AT PLAYPENN IS A YEARLONG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OPEN TO EMERGING PHILADELPHIA PLAYWRIGHTS WITH A FOCUS ON NAVIGATING THE INDUSTRY, CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DRAMATISTS GUILD. 29 PLAYWRIGHTS BENEFITTED FROM THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Che'rae Adams Artistic Director | 1 | $76,957 | |
Nancy Boykin President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pamela Rainey Lawler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Zirinsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly S Fairbanks Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Anselmo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $27,043 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $113,179 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,420 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $140,222 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,321 |
| Investment income | $1,902 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,551 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $153,424 |
| 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. | $88,729 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,425 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $123,879 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,820 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,644 |
| Fees for services: Management | $95,054 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,690 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $95,054 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,010 |
| Office expenses | $4,122 |
| Information technology | $3,779 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,187 |
| Travel | $13,483 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $22 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $92 |
| Insurance | $2,989 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $396,655 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,242 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,640 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $31,250 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $73 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,118 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,590 |
| Total assets | $51,722 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,619 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,619 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $49,103 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | -$2,508 |
| 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 | $51,722 |