PRIME STAGE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CONNIE BRINDA

Phone

7247730700

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

PRIME STAGE, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $288K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO BRING GREAT LITERATURE AND HISTORY TO LIFE THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE PROCESS OF LIVE THEATRE TO ENTERTAIN, INFORM, ENRICH, AND INSPIRE AUDIENCES WITH ENGAGING PROGRAMS THAT DELIVER LONG-LASTING BENEFITS TO THEATREGOERS, FAMILIES, STUDENTS, AND EDUCATORS OF OUR REGION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $273,525 Revenue: $59,327

PRIME STAGE PRODUCES THREE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS FOR THEATRE-GOERS, FAMILIES, STUDENTS, AN EDUCATORS.OUR JANUARY SPROUTS PROMOTES FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH. THIS YEAR IT WAS ROSA PARKS AND THE...

PRIME STAGE PRODUCES THREE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS FOR THEATRE-GOERS, FAMILIES, STUDENTS, AN EDUCATORS.OUR JANUARY SPROUTS PROMOTES FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH. THIS YEAR IT WAS ROSA PARKS AND THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT. THIS HAS INCREASED OUR ATTENDANCE WITH THE AFRICAN AMERICAN ATTENDANCE.OUR 4TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA AWARDS WERE PRESENTED IN JANUARY AT THE NEW HAZLETT CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS. THE AWARDS ARE DESIGNED TO REWARD EXCELLENCE IN HIGH-SCHOOL DRAMA FOR NON-MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE STUDENT-RUN. WE HAD 9 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE IN THE AWARD CEREMONY.THE LITERACY IN ACTION CLASSROOM SUPPORT SYSTEM CAN BE USED WITH TEACHERS IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY. THE UNITS ARE THEATRE-BASED ACTIVITIES USING THEATRE TECHNIQUES TO HELP STRUGGLING READERS. THIS IS PRESENTED AT NO CHARGE FOR TITLE-ONE SCHOOLS IN PITTSBURGH. THIS ALSO PROVIDES STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE LIVE THEATER WITH OUR STUDENT MATINEE FIELD TRIPS.WE OFFER A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE PER PRODUCTION WITH AUDIO DESCRIPTION FOR THE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, SIGNED INTERPRETED AND REAL-TIME LIVE CAPTIONING FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, AND SENSORY INCLUSIVE FOR ANYONE WITH SENSORY ISSUES.TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL OF OUR PRODUCTIONS AND CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE EDUCATION TAB.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $233,790

Program Service Revenue $59,327

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-4,756

TOTAL REVENUE $288,361

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $142,404

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $273,525

Other Expenses $157,033

TOTAL EXPENSES $299,437

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$288,361	$365,478	-0.2%
Expenses	$299,437	$354,300	-0.2%
Net Income	$-11,076	$11,178	-2.0%

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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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$6,300

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AMBER VALA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARA NAGEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CONNIE BRINDA	GENERAL MANAGER	15.00	Director	$6,300	$0	$6,300
DEBORAH WIRTH	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ENRIQUE BAZAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN DOLPHIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAWRENCE MCCULLOUGH	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTHA TROMBOLD	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY GIBSON	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY LOU ELLENA-WYGONIK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD GARLAND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANE VALENZI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUEANNE ZORATTO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE BRINDA	DIRECTOR	25.00	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
2024	$288,361	$299,437	No data	$-11,076
2023	$365,478	$354,300	$7,405	$11,178
2022	$291,711	$343,959	No data	$-52,248
2021	$241,083	$223,043	$48,475	$18,040
2020	$278,613	$221,082	$30,435	$57,531
2019	$228,254	$252,914	$5,904	$-24,660
2018	$222,418	$267,803	No data	$-45,385