TOTEM POLE PLAYHOUSE

Fayetteville, PA | www.totempoleplayhouse.org

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 25-1718350

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(2)
as of September 09, 2024

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Mission

To provide a superior professional theater at affordable prices, to introduce a diverse population to the joys of live theater, and to give young people an opportunity to learn about the arts.

Ruling year info

1994

Artistic Director

David Hemsley Caldwell

Main address

PO Box 603

Fayetteville, PA 17222 USA

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EIN

25-1718350

Subject area info

Theater

Population served info

Adults

Children and youth

Families

Widows and widowers

Artists and performers

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NTEE code info

Theater (A65)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Summer Camp

Our camps offer a unique opportunity for young aspiring actors and performers to immerse themselves in the world of theatre and gain hands-on experience in acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft. Programs are designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and cultivate a love for the arts. Our experienced instructors are passionate about theatre and are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for our campers to learn and grow.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Families

Caregivers

Non-adult children

Parents

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Financials

TOTEM POLE PLAYHOUSE

Fiscal year: Oct 01 - Sep 30

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

20.73

Average of 3.78 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

5.1

Average of 3.8 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

21%

Average of 22% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Revenue
Contributions	$102,639
Government Grants	$19,242
Program Services	$897,305
Investments	$48,175
Special Events	$3,980
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,071,341

Expenses
Program Services	$807,182
Administration	$179,044
Fundraising	$111,396
Total Expenses	$1,097,622
Net Gain/Loss	($26,281)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$8,948
Advertising & Promotion	$89,381
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$13,379
Interest Expenses	$8,648
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$1,369
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$14,000

Revenue
Contributions	$72,302
Government Grants	$22,678
Program Services	$807,798
Investments	($47,181)
Special Events	$2,416
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$858,013

Expenses
Program Services	$834,072
Administration	$231,070
Fundraising	$23,311
Total Expenses	$1,088,453
Net Gain/Loss	($230,440)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,695
Advertising & Promotion	$66,972
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$34,677
Interest Expenses	$21,182
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$246,733
Government Grants	$14,201
Program Services	$912,118
Investments	$27,274
Special Events	$4,809
Sales	$0
Other	$5,123
Total Revenue	$1,210,258

Expenses
Program Services	$995,573
Administration	$202,746
Fundraising	$10,238
Total Expenses	$1,208,557
Net Gain/Loss	$1,701

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,882
Advertising & Promotion	$94,668
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$16,886
Interest Expenses	$18,301
Investment Management Fees	$2,945
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$47,432
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$94,569
Government Grants	$28,146
Program Services	$923,340
Investments	$18,035
Special Events	$710
Sales	$0
Other	$5,921
Total Revenue	$1,070,721

Expenses
Program Services	$906,977
Administration	$175,581
Fundraising	$6,338
Total Expenses	$1,088,896
Net Gain/Loss	($18,175)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$13,331
Advertising & Promotion	$88,148
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$16,655
Interest Expenses	$18,685
Investment Management Fees	$2,338
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$54,031
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$137,805
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,151,970
Investments	$29,675
Special Events	$1,346
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,320,796

Expenses
Program Services	$1,285,331
Administration	$226,680
Fundraising	$11,939
Total Expenses	$1,523,950
Net Gain/Loss	($203,154)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$21,433
Advertising & Promotion	$184,851
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$13,313
Interest Expenses	$15,988
Investment Management Fees	$1,828
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$75,446
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$117,756
Government Grants	$2,813
Program Services	$1,009,557
Investments	$5,494
Special Events	$1,847
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,137,467

Expenses
Program Services	$1,030,233
Administration	$157,252
Fundraising	$2,380
Total Expenses	$1,189,865
Net Gain/Loss	($52,398)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$17,549
Advertising & Promotion	$71,186
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$21,651
Interest Expenses	$14,867
Investment Management Fees	$371
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$14,270
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$127,897
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,087,647
Investments	$3,874
Special Events	($1,000)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,218,418

Expenses
Program Services	$1,083,898
Administration	$152,522
Fundraising	$8,188
Total Expenses	$1,244,608
Net Gain/Loss	($26,190)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$16,345
Advertising & Promotion	$74,859
Information Technology Expenses	$535
Insurance Expenses	$22,717
Interest Expenses	$12,252
Investment Management Fees	$453
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$14,815
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$121,214
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$963,331
Investments	$7,356
Special Events	$5,547
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,097,448

Expenses
Program Services	$1,046,005
Administration	$156,213
Fundraising	$9,555
Total Expenses	$1,211,773
Net Gain/Loss	($114,325)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$13,213
Advertising & Promotion	$94,053
Information Technology Expenses	$909
Insurance Expenses	$22,930
Interest Expenses	$13,662
Investment Management Fees	$834
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$15,319
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$372,936
Government Grants	$33,000
Program Services	$1,237,868
Investments	$33,080
Special Events	$1,115
Sales	$0
Other	$2,959
Total Revenue	$1,680,958

Expenses
Program Services	$1,287,911
Administration	$198,105
Fundraising	$13,447
Total Expenses	$1,499,463
Net Gain/Loss	$181,495

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$30,548
Advertising & Promotion	$115,784
Information Technology Expenses	$4,924
Insurance Expenses	$27,271
Interest Expenses	$12,237
Investment Management Fees	$929
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$17,454
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$3,516

Revenue
Contributions	$289,482
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,144,373
Investments	$4,285
Special Events	$1,525
Sales	$0
Other	$3,751
Total Revenue	$1,443,416

Expenses
Program Services	$1,319,734
Administration	$183,645
Fundraising	$8,931
Total Expenses	$1,512,310
Net Gain/Loss	($68,894)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$21,473
Advertising & Promotion	$79,783
Information Technology Expenses	$480
Insurance Expenses	$32,618
Interest Expenses	$3,450
Investment Management Fees	$2,339
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$16,384
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$300,039
Government Grants	$26,250
Program Services	$1,040,125
Investments	$2,732
Special Events	$25,950
Sales	$0
Other	$9,973
Total Revenue	$1,405,069

Expenses
Program Services	$1,110,559
Administration	$189,059
Fundraising	$7,461
Total Expenses	$1,307,079
Net Gain/Loss	$97,990

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$24,581
Advertising & Promotion	$65,911
Information Technology Expenses	$1,918
Insurance Expenses	$29,879
Interest Expenses	$3,934
Investment Management Fees	$1,101
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$36,016
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$243,242
Government Grants	$36,720
Program Services	$67,030
Investments	$9,064
Special Events	$3,835
Sales	$0
Other	$513
Total Revenue	$360,404

Expenses
Program Services	$313,336
Administration	$142,708
Fundraising	$3,883
Total Expenses	$459,927
Net Gain/Loss	($99,523)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$13,322
Advertising & Promotion	$49,148
Information Technology Expenses	$625
Insurance Expenses	$25,062
Interest Expenses	$3,579
Investment Management Fees	$1,120
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$3,042
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$135,585
Government Grants	$603,096
Program Services	$127,795
Investments	$102,958
Special Events	$10,943
Sales	$0
Other	$4,308
Total Revenue	$984,685

Expenses
Program Services	$322,772
Administration	$116,580
Fundraising	$4,229
Total Expenses	$443,581
Net Gain/Loss	$541,104

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$8,031
Advertising & Promotion	$17,946
Information Technology Expenses	$1,193
Insurance Expenses	$17,614
Interest Expenses	$7,743
Investment Management Fees	$1,117
Legal Fees	$2,967
Pension Plan Contributions	$6,065
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$135,462
Government Grants	$285,467
Program Services	$1,199,878
Investments	$5,303
Special Events	$3,832
Sales	$0
Other	$4,677
Total Revenue	$1,634,619

Expenses
Program Services	$1,168,675
Administration	$164,063
Fundraising	$8,768
Total Expenses	$1,341,506
Net Gain/Loss	$293,113

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$10,075
Advertising & Promotion	$35,413
Information Technology Expenses	$614
Insurance Expenses	$19,287
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$1,267
Legal Fees	$538
Pension Plan Contributions	$14,205
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$159,074
Government Grants	$145,874
Program Services	$1,213,114
Investments	$17,303
Special Events	$496
Sales	$0
Other	$6,528
Total Revenue	$1,542,389

Expenses
Program Services	$1,298,488
Administration	$162,459
Fundraising	$2,371
Total Expenses	$1,463,318
Net Gain/Loss	$79,071

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$18,040
Advertising & Promotion	$37,515
Information Technology Expenses	$3,262
Insurance Expenses	$26,184
Interest Expenses	$48
Investment Management Fees	$1,236
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$18,937
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

TOTEM POLE PLAYHOUSE

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$102,639
Cash & Equivalents	$37,760	$34,284	($3,476)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$1,717	$7,189	$5,472
Investment, Securities	$815,959	$540,685	($275,274)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$247,442	$272,047	$24,605
Other	$23,372	$14,499	($8,873)
Total Assets	$1,126,250	$868,704	($257,546)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$9,450	$0	($9,450)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$73,395	$56,163	($17,232)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$110,000	$75,000	($35,000)
Total Liabilities	$192,845	$131,163	($61,682)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$933,405	$737,541	($195,864)
Net Assets	$933,405	$737,541	($195,864)

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$72,302
Cash & Equivalents	$34,284	$43,653	$9,369
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$7,189	$8,985	$1,796
Investment, Securities	$540,685	$419,453	($121,232)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$272,047	$583,616	$311,569
Other	$14,499	$7,776	($6,723)
Total Assets	$868,704	$1,063,483	$194,779

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$4,097	$4,097
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$56,163	$60,998	$4,835
Loans and Notes	$0	$252,996	$252,996
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$75,000	$75,000	$0
Total Liabilities	$131,163	$393,091	$261,928

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$136,859	-$83,459	$599,392	$308,098	$115,688
As % of expenses	10.8%	-19.9%	149.5%	23.6%	8.1%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$96,996	-$122,968	$556,684	$269,431	$88,211
As % of expenses	7.4%	-26.7%	125.5%	20.1%	6.0%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$1,405,069	$360,404	$984,685	$1,634,619	$1,542,389
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-2.7%	-74.3%	173.2%	66.0%	-5.6%
Program services revenue	74.0%	18.6%	13.0%	73.4%	78.7%
Membership dues	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.4%	0.7%	0.2%	0.3%	1.2%
Government grants	1.9%	10.2%	61.2%	17.5%	9.5%
All other grants and contributions	21.3%	68.6%	14.9%	8.5%	10.3%
Other revenue	2.4%	2.0%	10.7%	0.3%	0.3%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$1,267,216	$420,418	$400,873	$1,302,839	$1,435,841
Total expenses, % change over prior year	-14.2%	-66.8%	-4.6%	225.0%	10.2%
Personnel	48.7%	41.6%	48.1%	50.3%	50.9%
Professional fees	2.0%	3.4%	3.4%	1.4%	1.6%
Occupancy	6.0%	6.9%	12.6%	13.3%	14.4%
Interest	0.3%	0.9%	1.9%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	43.0%	47.2%	34.0%	35.1%	33.0%

Full cost components (estimated)	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$1,307,079	$459,927	$443,581	$1,341,506	$1,463,318
One month of savings	$105,601	$35,035	$33,406	$108,570	$119,653
Debt principal payment	$9,625	$0	$177,996	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$49,693	$224,965	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$1,471,998	$719,927	$654,983	$1,450,076	$1,582,971

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Months of cash	0.6	6.1	17.6	5.0	5.1
Months of cash and investments	1.5	8.7	21.0	5.9	6.0
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	-0.1	-9.3	9.7	5.5	5.8

Balance sheet composition	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Cash	$67,858	$215,394	$588,044	$538,576	$607,386
Investments	$88,439	$90,610	$112,974	$96,682	$105,067
Receivables	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$1,275,244	$1,500,208	$1,336,639	$1,369,185	$1,395,158
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	47.0%	42.6%	44.5%	46.3%	47.4%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	24.2%	57.7%	28.3%	3.7%	2.2%
Unrestricted net assets	$631,140	$508,172	$1,064,856	$1,334,287	$1,422,498
Temporarily restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total net assets	$631,140	$508,172	$1,064,856	$1,334,287	$1,422,498

Key data checks

Key data checks	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Artistic Director

David Hemsley Caldwell

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

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Board of directors
as of 06/21/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Maureen Flannery Spang

Sole practitioner

Term: 2022 - 2023

K. Lindsay Griggs

Retired

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Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/21/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Male, Not transgender

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

No data

Contractors

Fiscal year ending

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Mission

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

Summer Camp

Where we work

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2023 info

20.73

Months of cash in 2023 info

5.1

Fringe rate in 2023 info

21%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

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Business model indicators

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Key data checks

Operations

Documents

Artistic Director

David Hemsley Caldwell

Number of employees

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Compensation data

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Board of directors data

Maureen Flannery Spang

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Contractors

Liquidity in 2023

Months of cash in 2023

Fringe rate in 2023

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities