Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company (EIN 300256328) - 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

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARK SOUTHERS

Phone

4126874686

Tax Period

2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $693K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $117K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

Committed to developing and showcasing the works of local playwrights from accomplished masters and promising new talents

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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 $546,651

Program Service Revenue $146,090

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $692,741

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $20,000

Program Expenses $534,596

Other Expenses $575,928

TOTAL EXPENSES $575,928

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$692,741	$459,198	+0.5%
Expenses	$575,928	$585,691	0.0%
Net Income	$116,813	$-126,493	-1.9%

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

N/A

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

$107,624

Total Directors

$125,449

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARK C SOUTHERS	Prod Artistic Dir	15.00	Officer Director	$86,624	$0	$86,624
ELIZABETH REISS	Treasurer	2.000	Officer Director	$21,000	$0	$21,000
MICHAEL RAMSEY	President	2.000	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LORILLE READIE-SOUTHERS	Secretary	2.000	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DELORES SOUTHERS	Advisory Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAWNYA FARRIS-REDWOOD	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANIS BURLEY WILSON	Advisory Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN MCGREGOR-LAINE	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK FREEMAN	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNN HAYES FREELAND	Advisory Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA DREWERY	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE WALTERS	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
YARRA HOWZE	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA PEARLMAN	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA CYMERMAN	Advisory Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONTEZE FREELAND	Board Member	2.000	Director	$13,975	$0	$13,975
J NICOLE RHODES	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN HORD	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROYCE JONES	Board Member	2.000	Director	$3,850	$0	$3,850
THELMA LOVETEE-MORRIS	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES TIMBERS	Board Member	2.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLTON HAYWOOD	Advisory Board Member	2.000	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$692,741	$575,928	$947,261	$116,813
2023	$459,198	$585,691	$857,966	$-126,493
2022	$457,153	$334,068	$393,425	$123,085
2021	$435,655	$323,438	$273,722	$112,217
2020	$443,187	$320,472	$158,123	$122,715
2019	$343,445	$332,989	$35,408	$10,456

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company