Totally Positive Productions
- Assets
- $329.1k
- Revenue
- $153.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 06/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3984168
Organization Overview
Totally Positive Productions is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Totally Positive Productions 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 12/2021, Totally Positive Productions generated $153.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $124.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
TO PRODUCE POSITIVE RAP SINGING DANCE THEATRE AND SPOKEN WORD TALENT COMPETITIONS AS WELL AS PRODUCE POSITIVE "OFF THE STREET" ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AGES SEVEN AND UP AND ADULTS AS A DETERRENT TO DRUG AND GANG INVOLVEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TALENT COMPETITION 2021: ON SATURDAY JUNE 12 2021 - TOTALLY POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS TPP CONDUCTED A TALENT COMPETITION WITH THE THEME: GOD IS LOVE AT THE GARY COMER YOUTH CENTER. A TOTAL OF SIX CONTESTANTS COMPETED FOR CASH PRIZES. THIS WAS TPP'S FIRST TALENT COMPETITION FOR 2021. THE TALENT RANGED FROM AGES 14 YEARS OLD AND UP TO SENIOR ADULTS. CASH AWARDS AND PRIZES WERE GIVEN TO PARTICIPANTS WITH THE FIRST PLACE WINNER WINNING $300.00. 2ND PLACE WINNER WINNING $200.00 AND TWO THIRD PLACE WINNERS WINNING $100.00 EACH. TALENT COMPETITION 2021: ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11 2021 - TOTALLY POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS TPP CONDUCTED A TALENT COMPETITION AT THE GARY COMER YOUTH CENTER. A TOTAL OF NINE CONTESTANTS COMPETED FOR CASH PRIZES. THIS WAS TPP SECOND TALENT COMPETITION FOR 2021. THE TALENT RANGED FROM AGES 14 YEARS OLD AND UP TO SENIOR ADULTS. CASH AWARDS AND PRIZES WERE GIVEN TO PARTICIPANTS WITH THE FIRST PLACE WINNER WINNING $400.00. 2ND PLACE WINNER WINNING $300.00 AND THIRD PLACE WINNER WINNING $200.00.
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT FIELD TRIP: ON SUNDAY AUGUST 1 2021 - TOTALLY POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS TOOK A GROUP OF 25 YOUTH AND ADULTS TO BROOKFIELD ZOO FOR A DAY OF FUN AND EXCITEMENT. YOUTH RANGED FROM 6 YEARS OLD TO 17. EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVED A BUS LIMOUSINE RIDE TO BROOKFIELD ZOO ADMISSION TICKET AND WAS TREATED TO A BUFFET STYLE DINNER AT PAISANS PIZZERIA AFTERWARDS. THIS WAS TPP'S FIRST EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TRIP FOR 2021. THIS EVENT WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY A GRANT FROM NORDSTROM. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT FIELD TRIP: ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14 2021 - TOTALLY POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS PARTNERS WITH CHICAGO ADVOCATE THERAPY ORGANIZATION IN TAKING A GROUP OF 25 YOUTH AND ADULTS TO BROOKFIELD ZOO FOR A DAY OF FUN AND EXCITEMENT. YOUTH RANGED FROM 5 YEARS OLD TO 21. EACH PARTICIPANT WAS GIVEN A CARE BAG EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVED A BUS LIMOUSINE RIDE PROVIDED BY M & M LIMOUSINE COMPANY TO BROOKFIELD ZOO ADMISSION TICKET AND AFTERWARDS THE GROUP WAS TREATED TO A BUFFET STYLE DINNER AT PAISANS PIZZERIA IN BROOKFIELD ILLINOIS AFTERWARDS. THIS WAS TPP'S SECOND EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TRIP FOR 2021. THIS EVENT WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY A GRANT FROM NORDSTROM YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA YSA.
YOUTH AND EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM: JUNE - NOVEMBER 2021. TOTALLY EMPLOYED TWO YOUTHS AND ONE ADULT FROM JUNE 2021 TO NOVEMBER 2021 WITH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. BOTH YOUTHS AND THE ADULT WORKED ADMINISTRATIVELY FOR TPP AND LEARNED VALUABLE SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE ETIQUETTE SKILLS. THE YOUTHS HELP IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM EFFORTS AND IN PREPARING COMPANY MATERIALS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION. THE EFFORTS LED TO OVER 5,000 CRIME PREVENTION BROCHURES BEING COPIED AND FOLDED AND DISTRIBUTED VIA MAIL AND AT VARIOUS PRESENTATIONS. YOUTH EARNED A STIPEND OF $13.50 PER HOUR WITH 1 YOUTH BEING PROMOTED TO $15.00 PER HOUR. EACH LEARNED ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS AND HELPED TRAIN YOUTH IN SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tajudeena Jones Board Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Mary Ann Bailey Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Anthony Johnson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Allen Martin Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Betty Jones Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Juanita Jones Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $36,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $117,408 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $61,963 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $153,508 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $153,508 |
| 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. | $15,252 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,252 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,443 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,043 |
| Office expenses | $24,300 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,544 |
| Travel | $4,700 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,271 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $590 |
| Total functional expenses | $124,143 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $321,989 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $7,148 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $329,137 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77 |
| 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 | $260,162 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $260,239 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $68,898 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $329,137 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Totally Positive Productions has recieved totaling $22,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Special People In Need Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $2,500 |
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