Persephone Productions Inc
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $126.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Falls Church, VA
- Founding
- 08/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 54-1804342
Organization Overview
Persephone Productions Inc is located in Falls Church, VA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Persephone Productions 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 12/2022, Persephone Productions Inc generated $126.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES AN ALL FEMALE NEWS ANALYSIS SERIES FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS. THE MISSION IS TO PRODUCE TELEVISION SHOWS WHICH PROVIDE BALANCED NEWS ANALYSIS THAT OFFERS A DEBATE/DISCUSSION PLATFORM FOR WOMEN OF ALL POLITICAL PERSUASIONS AND ETHNIC ORIGINS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCED "TO THE CONTRARY" WEEKLY TELEVISION PROGRAM WHICH BROADCASTS ON OVER 251 PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS NATIONWIDE. TO THE CONTRARY IS A LEADER IN WOMEN'S PESPECTIVES AND PROVIDES A FORUM FOR IMPORTANT AND TIMELY ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bonnie G Erbe CEO | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $843,533 |
Stephen C Leckar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cynthia Scott Hilbert Wright Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cari Stein President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $71,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $71,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $39,039 |
| Investment income | $15,468 |
| 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 | $126,007 |
| 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. | $2,427,221 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $242,722 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $79,600 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,447 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,369 |
| Payroll taxes | $87,672 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,000 |
| Office expenses | $2,683 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $352 |
| Insurance | $3,073 |
| All other expenses | $4,594 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,253,807 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$5,402 |
| 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 | $3,648 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,996 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,037,679 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,037,921 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,474 |
| 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 | $13,696 |
| Total liabilities | $18,170 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,019,751 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,037,921 |