Totem Star

Organization Overview

Totem Star is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (O51) the organization is classified as: Youth Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Totem Star employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Totem Star 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, Totem Star generated $564.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $421.4k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TOTEM STAR SUPPORTS A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF YOUNG RECORDING ARTISTS LEARNING MUSIC AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. OUR WORK IN THE STUDIO AND ON THE STAGE FOSTERS GROWTH IN COLLABORATION, LEADERSHIP, AND SELF-IDENTITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE STUDIO - WEEKLY AFTER SCHOOL OPEN STUDIO WITH WORKSTATIONS AND RECORDING RESOURCES FOR FIVE TO SIX YOUTH AT A TIME. MANY YOUTH BRING IN PEER COLLABORATORS FOR THEIR SESSIONS. THE SMALL GROUP STRUCTURE ALLOWS FOR CLOSE MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH FROM TEACHING ARTISTS AND FULL ACCESS TO AUDIO ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT. YOUTH SIGN UP FOR STUDIO TIMES ON THEIR OWN TO ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENT PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION. STUDIO SESSIONS ARE QUICKLY FILLED EACH WEEK, DEMONSTRATING OUR YOUTH'S ONGOING INTEREST AND DEDICATION TO THEIR CREATIVE WORK.


PARTNERSHIPS - AS A TENANT OF THE YOUNGSTOWN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER IN SOUTHWEST SEATTLE, TOTEM STAR IS ABLE TO REACH SOME OF THE MOST DIVERSE, VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES OF YOUTH IN OUR REGION. TOTEM STAR SECURED SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS WITH SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL'S HIGH SCHOOLS INCLUDING A CURATED SERIES OF GUEST ARTISTS AND MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS FOR A HISTORY CLASS THAT EXPLORED THE MUSIC OF DIFFERENT ERAS INCLUDING THE SUMMER OF LOVE AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND A MATH CLASS THAT EXPLORED HOW MATH AND MUSIC ARE INTERTWINED. TOTEM STAR WAS ALSO ABLE TO PARTNER WITH SONY ELECTRONICS TO CREATE A SHORT FILM HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANT WORK OUR ORGANIZATION IS DOING AND THE FUTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION.


ARTIST BOOKING - CONTINUING A SUCCESSFUL INITIAL RUN OF ARTIST BOOKING IN 2017 THROUGH 2019, WE PARTNERED WITH MANY VENUES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN 2020 TO PROVIDE YOUTH PERFORMERS FOR THEIR EVENTS. OUR YOUTH ARE ALWAYS PAID FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND THEY GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, BOTH AS PERFORMERS AND AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. IN 2020, WE BOOKED 52 TOTEM STAR ARTISTS FOR 13 PAID GIGS AT LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS. ARTIST BOOKING IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ON HOW THE WORK AND TIME OF ARTISTS, ESPECIALLY YOUNG ARTISTS, IS VALUED. WE HOPE THAT OUR APPROACH TO ALWAYS PAYING ARTISTS FAIRLY FOR THEIR WORK AND TIME WILL MAKE WAVES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Daniel Pak
Executive Director
$60,669
Jon Stone
Board Chair
$0
Wendy Simmons
Board Vice Chair
$0
Michelle Tran
Board Treasurer
$0
Krista Welch
Board Secretary
$0
Brian Myers
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $135,327
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$395,920
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $63,773
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$531,247
Total Program Service Revenue$33,227
Investment income $384
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 $19
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $564,877

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Totem Star has recieved totaling $256,543.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Satterberg Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100,000
Norcliffe Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: OUR NEW HOME IN THE HISTORIC LANDMARK KING STREET STATION SPACE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE

$50,000
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES

$36,000
Satterberg Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$20,000
Islands Foundation

Richland, WA

PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAMS

$15,000
Pride Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LGBT COMMUNITY

$14,000
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