Young Playwrights Theater Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 52-2102391
Organization Overview
Young Playwrights Theater Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1998. 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 06/2022, Young Playwrights Theater Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Young Playwrights Theater 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 06/2022, Young Playwrights Theater Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $802.2k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS THEATER (YPT) IS COMMITTED TO USING THEATER & WRITING TO FOSTER DIALOGUE, ARTS EDUCATION, LITERACY & CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AFTER-SCHOOL PLAYWRITING PROGRAM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: YPTS AFTER-SCHOOL PLAYWRITING PROGRAM (ASP) INVITES STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR ENGAGEMENT WITH YPT BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY TO FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND WRITING SKILLS IN A SAFE, ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING AFTER-SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT.IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, YPT MOVED ALL ASP PROGRAMMING TO A VIRTUAL SPACE, DEVELOPED THE DIGITAL PLAYWRITING PROGRAM ON ZOOM, SHIFTED THE SUMMER PROGRAMMING TO A VIRTUAL PLATFORM FOR NEARLY 100 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND DEVELOPED YPTS FIRST ONLINE PLAYWRITING CLASS FOR ADULTS . YPT ALSO PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS, SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS AND PEER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THEIR ABOLISHING RACISM IN THE WORKPLACE (AROW) PROGRAM. YPT CRAFTED AROW TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN IMPLEMENTING MEANINGFUL ANTI-RACIST AND ANTI-OPPRESSIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT ALL THE INSTITUTIONS OUR STUDENTS INTERACT WITH ARE AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE.
SILENCE IS VIOLENCE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS: YPT IS THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL THEATER DEDICATED ENTIRELY TO ARTS EDUCATION & PRODUCING STUDENT-WRITTEN WORK. EACH YEAR, YPT PRODUCES AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE SERIES OF STUDENT-WRITTEN PLAYS, WHICH ARE ATTENDED BY 1,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS FROM ACROSS THE REGION. THIS SERIES INCLUDES SPECIAL PROJECTS FOCUSING ON MENTORING YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS AS THEY DEVELOP FULL-LENGTH PLAYS FOR PRODUCTION AS WELL AS SILENCE IS VIOLENCE (SIV), YPTS CORE ANNUAL PRODUCTION. SIV IS YPTS MOST IMMEDIATE & DIRECT ROUTE OF ADDRESSING SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES AFFECTING WASHINGTON, DC AREA YOUTH THROUGH PERFORMANCE & COMMUNITY DIALOGUE.
IN-SCHOOL PLAYWRITING PROGRAM: YPTS IN-SCHOOL PLAYWRITING PROGRAM (ISP) BRINGS ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS ARTS EDUCATION WORKSHOPS INTO CLASSROOMS AT NO COST TO STUDENTS OR THEIR FAMILIES. ISP WEAVES THE ART OF PLAYWRITING INTO SCHOOL-DAY INSTRUCTION, ENHANCING LITERACY, CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND COMMUNICATION. OVER THE COURSE OF 12 IN-CLASS WORKSHOPS LED BY A PROFESSIONAL YPT TEACHING ARTIST, STUDENTS EXPLORE THE MECHANICS OF LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND SELF-EXPRESSION. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES WITH EACH STUDENT WRITING THEIR VERY OWN PLAY, AND YPT BRINGS CAREER ACTORS INTO THE CLASSROOM TO PERFORM THESE ORIGINAL PIECES. SEEING PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS BRING THEIR WORDS TO LIFE IS AN EMPOWERING EXPERIENCE THAT SHOWS YOUNG PEOPLE WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY MATTERS. IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, YPT OUTFITTED THEIR HEADQUARTERS AS A TEMPORARY PRODUCTION STUDIO AND CREATED WRITERS AT PLAY, A SET OF DIGITAL TOOLS THAT EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES CAN USE TO TEACH LEARNERS PLAYWRITING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brigitte Winter Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $108,850 |
Paul Feeko Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michele Walters Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lemar White Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Katy Dunn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michone Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $2,189 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $469,946 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $531,919 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,004,054 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $111,011 |
| Investment income | $763 |
| 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 | $1,115,828 |
| 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. | $105,311 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,531 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $409,177 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,237 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,703 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,194 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,938 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $34,399 |
| Information technology | $16,437 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $79,217 |
| Travel | $29 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,088 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,955 |
| Insurance | $9,468 |
| All other expenses | $4,091 |
| Total functional expenses | $802,244 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $323,849 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $447,809 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $216,750 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,000 |
| 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 | $13,827 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $41,828 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,251 |
| Total assets | $1,063,314 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,625 |
| 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 | $40,048 |
| Total liabilities | $54,673 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $893,641 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $115,000 |
| 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 | $1,063,314 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Young Playwrights Theater Inc has recieved totaling $229,123.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Genesis Motor America Foundation Fountain Valley, CA PURPOSE: Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $75,000 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: ARTS & HUMANITIES | $30,000 |
Harman Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL THEATRE AND PLAYWRITING | $25,000 |
The Morningstar Philanthropic Foundation Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $15,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE | $8,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Washington Drama Society Inc Washington, DC | $146,547,458 | $18,030,478 |
Shakespeare Theatre Washington, DC | $65,973,767 | $13,307,263 |
Ford S Theatre Society Washington, DC | $70,916,217 | $19,576,339 |
Olney Theatre Corporation Olney, MD | $19,570,202 | $9,983,104 |
Round House Theatre Inc Bethesda, MD | $10,592,034 | $5,829,495 |
Center Stage Associates Inc Baltimore, MD | $48,178,796 | $10,294,538 |
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co Washington, DC | $10,084,762 | $5,303,229 |
Signature Theatre Inc Arlington, VA | $13,654,259 | $8,861,886 |
Studio Theatre Inc Washington, DC | $29,626,352 | $6,176,456 |
Barter Foundation Incorporated State Theatre Of Virginia Abingdon, VA | $10,953,876 | $6,208,012 |
The Everyman Theatre Incorporated Baltimore, MD | $14,728,446 | $4,835,696 |
American Shakespeare Center Staunton, VA | $2,626,073 | $2,087,317 |