PLAY ON PHILLY

EIN: 453754114 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$1,897,859
Total Expenses
$2,135,244
Total Assets
$2,323,857
Net Assets
$2,235,733
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JESSICA ZWEIG
Phone
2157291863
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

PLAY ON PHILLY, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

PLAY ON PHILLY PROVIDES INTENSIVE MUSIC INSTRUCTION EVERY DAY BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AND OVER 25 PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,700,748
Program Service Revenue $143,550
Investment Income $52,188
Other Revenue $1,373
TOTAL REVENUE $1,897,859

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,691,821
Fundraising Expenses $354,141
Program Expenses $1,455,425
Other Expenses $443,423
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,135,244

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,897,859 $2,287,994 -0.2%
Expenses $2,135,244 $2,224,135 0.0%
Net Income $-237,385 $63,859 -4.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
82
Volunteers
21

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
5
$128,891
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jessica Zweig Executive Director 40.0
Officer
$118,332 $10,559 $128,891
Gianna Tripodi Bhise Board Chair 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee West Board Vice Chair 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve MacRae Board Treasurer 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
William Johnson Board Secretary 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mitchell Bach ESQ Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samantha Butts Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Esqueda Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ravonna Farrow Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly Fields Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harry Griendling Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carole Haas Gravagno Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Karlawish Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tiffany Newmuis Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabrielle Rinaldi Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adam Robinson Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Roe Director (eff 10/23/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Schuldt Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Trina Smith Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Snyder Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Walker Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas Vernon Director (thru 10/23/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Savage Director (eff 6/25/2025) 2.0
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 $1,897,859 $2,135,244 $2,323,857 $-237,385
2024 $2,287,994 $2,224,135 $2,529,871 $63,859
2023 $1,886,829 $2,422,072 $2,475,916 $-535,243
2022 $1,933,765 $2,364,889 $3,128,034 $-431,124
2021 $2,902,960 $1,821,722 $3,720,867 $1,081,238
2020 $1,329,784 $1,989,540 $2,509,819 $-659,756
2019 $2,361,495 $1,877,021 $2,912,863 $484,474
2018 $2,118,859 $1,786,390 $2,456,595 $332,469
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