THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS INC

EIN: 131972960 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

New York, NY

Total Revenue
$417,188
Total Expenses
$361,091
Total Assets
$78,131
Net Assets
$61,887
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1962
Legal Domicile
NY
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 dedicated to creating and performing

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Revenue: $136,011

Program Service Weekday Performances Field Trips to Theaters: During the fiscal year, the organization developed and presented original theatrical productions for children from pre-K to 4th grade...

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Program Service Weekday Performances Field Trips to Theaters: During the fiscal year, the organization developed and presented original theatrical productions for children from pre-K to 4th grade. Performances in theaters reached 14,500 children throughout the NYC and Tri-State area over 30 dates throughout the season. These productions emphasized accessibility, audience participation, and age-appropriate storytelling, advancing the organizations mission to introduce young people to the arts through live perfromance. As part of our commitment to accessibility, we reached 500 deaf children (Lexington School for the Deaf), with the aid of sign language interpreters.

Program 2
Revenue: $56,850

Program Service Weekday In-School Performances: During the fiscal year, the organization developed and presented original theatrical productions for children from pre-K to 4th grade. In-school...

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Program Service Weekday In-School Performances: During the fiscal year, the organization developed and presented original theatrical productions for children from pre-K to 4th grade. In-school performances reached 11,500 children throughout the NYC and Tri-State area over 37 dates throughout the season, including 500 children on the autism spectrum attending public special education schools. Overall, between our in-school and theatrical performances, we reached 20,000 NY school children of whom 70% are POC, Latino/Hispanic, and Asian.

Program 3
Revenue: $13,438

Program Service Schooltime, After-school and Summer Workshops: In the FY25 season, we reached over 400 children through in-school after-school, and summer workshops, led by our performing artists...

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Program Service Schooltime, After-school and Summer Workshops: In the FY25 season, we reached over 400 children through in-school after-school, and summer workshops, led by our performing artists. With city council funding, we provided two full weeks of CASA-funded after-school workshops at P.S. 20 on the Lower East Side, reaching 200 children. P.S. 20 has a predominantly Asian, Hispanic, ESL/ELL and POC population, which is served by this partnership. This was also our eighth year of partnering with Bound for Success/Coalition for the Homeless, providing workshops to 100 severely underserved children in locations such as Bushwick Family Residence in Brooklyn, and Jamaica Residence in Queens.

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

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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%
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
9
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
1
$0
Total Directors
5
$33,495
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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
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