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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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 UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN PHILADELPHIA, A TRANSFORMATIVE MUSIC EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THAT DEVELOPS AND INSPIRES THE BEHAVIORS AND PERSONAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR A SUCCESSFUL LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $817,249 Revenue: $0

POP MUSIC CENTERS: THROUGH OUR POP MUSIC CENTERS, WE POSITIVELY IMPACT STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR BY DEVELOPING THE EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS NECESSARY...

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POP MUSIC CENTERS: THROUGH OUR POP MUSIC CENTERS, WE POSITIVELY IMPACT STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR BY DEVELOPING THE EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. MUSIC CENTER STUDENTS ENGAGE IN INTENSIVE MUSIC INSTRUCTION BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL FOR A TOTAL OF 8 HOURS A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND FOUR WEEKS OF FULL-DAY INSTRUCTION DURING THE SUMMER, TOTALING UP TO 400 HOURS OF MUSICAL TRAINING. STUDENTS ARE LOANED ONE OF FOURTEEN STANDARD ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS AT NO COST AND, COLLECTIVELY, PARTICIPATE IN OVER 25 PERFORMANCES A YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $433,404 Revenue: $107,203

POP CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA - ALL ENROLLED INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS FROM ALL MUSIC CENTER SITES PARTICIPATE IN A MULTI-LEVEL ENSEMBLE CALLED THE PLAY ON PHILLY CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA. WHILE ALL STUDENTS WILL...

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POP CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA - ALL ENROLLED INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS FROM ALL MUSIC CENTER SITES PARTICIPATE IN A MULTI-LEVEL ENSEMBLE CALLED THE PLAY ON PHILLY CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA. WHILE ALL STUDENTS WILL REHEARSE THE SAME MUSICAL PIECES, EVERY PART WILL BE LEVELED TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL CHALLENGES TO STUDENTS AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF THEIR MUSICAL AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT. THE CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SEASONED POP MUSICIANS TO SERVE AS SECTION LEADERS AND FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS TO PUSH THEIR MUSICAL LIMITS IN A SUPPORTIVE, COMMUNAL ENVIRONMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $146,050 Revenue: $36,347

MARIAN ANDERSON YOUNG ARTIST: IN MEMORY OF WORLD-RENOWNED CONTRALTO AND PHILADELPHIA-DAUGHTER, MARIAN ANDERSON, THE MARIAN ANDERSON YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM WHICH SUPPORTS STUDENTS, ALSO KNOWN AS...

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MARIAN ANDERSON YOUNG ARTIST: IN MEMORY OF WORLD-RENOWNED CONTRALTO AND PHILADELPHIA-DAUGHTER, MARIAN ANDERSON, THE MARIAN ANDERSON YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM WHICH SUPPORTS STUDENTS, ALSO KNOWN AS ANDERSON ARTISTS, IN THEIR MUSICAL STUDIES THROUGH PRIVATE LESSONS, INDIVIDUAL ADVISEMENT, INSTRUMENT LOANS, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING.

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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%
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✗ 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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