Childsplay Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 171
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
- Founding
- 09/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 86-0336473
Organization Overview
Childsplay Inc is located in Tempe, AZ. The organization was established in 1978. 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 06/2023, Childsplay Inc employed 171 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childsplay 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 06/2023, Childsplay Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
TO CREATE THEATER SO STIKINGLY ORIGINAL IN FORM, CONTENT, OR BOTH THAT IT INSTILLS IN YOUNG PEOPLE AN ENDURING AWE, LOVE, AND RESPECT FOR THE MEDIUM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THEATER PRODUCTIONS - FOUNDED IN 1977, CHILDSPLAY IS A NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RESPECTED PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY THAT PERFORMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN ARIZONA. AT CHILDSPLAY WE BELIEVE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE TO EXPERIENCE CHALLENGING, THOUGHT PROVOKING THEATRE OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC QUALITY. OUR RESPECT FOR THE INTELLIGENCE AND CREATIVITY OF CHILDREN DRIVES US TO PRODUCE NEW AND INNOVATIVE WORKS BY THE FINEST ARTISTS IN THEATER, AS WE EMPLOY AN ENSEMBLE OF PROFESSIONAL ADULT ACTORS, DIRECTORS, AND DESIGNERS TO CREATE EXCEPTIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS. OUR NEW PLAYS PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO CREATING ORIGINAL PLAYS THAT SPEAK TO THE CONTEMPORARY EXPERIENCE OF BEING A CHILD. CHILDSPLAY REACHES YOUNG AUDIENCES THROUGH FOUR MAJOR PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS - PUBLIC PERFORMANCES, FIELD TRIPS, LOCAL AND NATIONAL TOURING, AND VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES. IN FY23, CHILDSPLAY HELD 62 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES FOR 9,464 ATTENDEES, 88 FIELDTRIP PERFORMANCES FOR 18,840 ATTENDEES, 98 TOURING PERFORMANCES FOR 26,550 ATTENDEES, AND 122 VIRTUAL TOURING PERFORMANCES FOR 3,025 VIEWERS.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS -CHILDSPLAY IS A LEADER IN EDUCATIONAL ARTS PROGRAMING, HAVING ESTABLISHED A REPUTATION AMONG EDUCATORS FOR TRUSTWORTHY, QUALITY CONTENT THAT PROVIDES CROSS-CURRICULAR VALUE. EDUCATION HAS ALWAYS BEEN KEY TO THE MISSION AND PROGRAMMING OF CHILDSPLAY. WITHIN THE PAST DECADE, SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONNECTED TO ACADEMIC CURRICULUM HAVE BECOME AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF WHAT THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE COMMUNITY. THE ACADEMY PROVIDES THEATRE TRAINING AT OUR CAMPUS, AND THE EDUCATION OUTREACH DEPARTMENT OFFERS THEATRE EXPERIENCES IN THE CLASSROOM. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE DRAMA FRAMES, WHICH WORKS WITH ELEMENTARY TEACHERS TO INTEGRATE DRAMA INTO CURRICULUM, AND EYEPLAY, WHICH WORKS WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS TO PAIR DRAMA AND LITERACY. IN 2020, WITH THE ADVENT OF COVID-19, CHILDSPLAY CREATED IMAGINE TOGETHER ONLINE,
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Martin Managing Director | Officer | 35 | $132,871 |
Dwayne Hartford Artistic Director | Officer | 35 | $122,983 |
Matthew Benjamin President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Alison Pulaski Carter Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cheryl Mandala Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Shirley Hawley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $273,232 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $341,315 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,030,827 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $95,075 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,645,374 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,003,294 |
| Investment income | $2,099 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$315 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$66,010 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $27 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,588,026 |
| 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. | $288,964 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,279 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,659,548 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $145,909 |
| Payroll taxes | $81,608 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,031 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $74,923 |
| Advertising and promotion | $58,520 |
| Office expenses | $171,617 |
| Information technology | $34,849 |
| Royalties | $56,240 |
| Occupancy | $335,960 |
| Travel | $114,041 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $5,119 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,664 |
| Insurance | $46,005 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,479,544 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $710,945 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $312,447 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $178,594 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $35,482 |
| 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 | $66,623 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $275,991 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $505,631 |
| Total assets | $2,085,713 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $107,999 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $99,374 |
| 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 | $78,033 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $558,813 |
| Total liabilities | $844,219 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $994,898 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $246,596 |
| 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 | $2,085,713 |