THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS INC (EIN 131972960) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1962

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN STONE

Phone

2123532332

Tax Period

2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS INC, founded in 1962, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $417K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $361K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

The Paper Bag Players Inc is a childrens performance theater

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $193,158

Program Service Revenue $222,484

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $1,546

TOTAL REVENUE $417,188

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $196,594

Fundraising Expenses $14,576

Program Expenses $267,511

Other Expenses $164,497

TOTAL EXPENSES $361,091

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$417,188	$336,631	+0.2%
Expenses	$361,091	$309,457	+0.2%
Net Income	$56,097	$27,174	+1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

$33,495

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN STONE	Executive Director	20.00	Director	$33,495	$0	$33,495
ELIZABETH BRADLEY	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK GALLAY	Secretary	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLARICE KESTENBAUM	Treasurer	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA CANTY-SAMUEL	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$417,188	$361,091	$78,131	$56,097
2024	$336,631	$309,457	$37,528	$27,174
2023	$244,851	$276,301	$12,953	$-31,450
2022	$218,726	$288,924	$11,792	$-70,198
2020	$375,932	$380,142	$13,702	$-4,210
2019	$455,877	$507,818	$17,912	$-51,941
2018	$556,879	$566,173	$69,853	$-9,294

THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS INC