Totem Star

EIN: 823271788 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Seattle, WA

Total Revenue
$1,244,404
Total Expenses
$664,828
Total Assets
$2,267,493
Net Assets
$1,712,172
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Daniel Pak
Phone
2066509003
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Totem Star, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 61% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $580K, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

To support a diverse community of young recording artists learning music and life skills through mentorship and meaningful relationships. Our work in the studio and on the stage fosters growth in collaboration, leadership, and self-identity.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $257,260

The Studio - Weekly after school open studio with workstations and recording resources for five to six youth at a time. Many youth bring in peer collaborators for their sessions. The small group...

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The Studio - Weekly after school open studio with workstations and recording resources for five to six youth at a time. Many youth bring in peer collaborators for their sessions. The small group structure allows for close mentorship opportunities for youth from teaching artists and full access to audio engineering equipment. Youth sign up for studio times on their own to encourage independent planning and organization. Studio sessions are quickly filled each week, demonstrating our youth's ongoing interest and dedication to their creative work.

Program 2
Expenses: $68,174

Partnerships - In 2024, Totem Star expanded its community impact through new partnerships at our shared home in the historic Amtrak station in Pioneer Square. We joined Red Eagle Soaring Native Youth...

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Partnerships - In 2024, Totem Star expanded its community impact through new partnerships at our shared home in the historic Amtrak station in Pioneer Square. We joined Red Eagle Soaring Native Youth Theatre and The Rhapsody Project as founding members of Station Space, an arts hub for youth-centered organizations. Once an unused 2nd floor is now an active creative campus filled with youth music, theater, and cultural programming. Together, we launched the first Station Space Block Party, featuring performances by young artists from across all partner organizations. We continue to collaborate on community events and shared resources to support and empower youth artists. Totem Star also launched a new partnership with the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention to serve youth housed in the juvenile detention facility. Through a newly developed music production program, we provide personal mentorship, collaborative creative opportunities, and supportive community connections.

Program 3
Expenses: $35,235

Artist Booking - In 2024, Totem Star continued its commitment to paying young artists for their work. Through our Artist Booking program, youth gain professional experience both as performers and as...

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Artist Booking - In 2024, Totem Star continued its commitment to paying young artists for their work. Through our Artist Booking program, youth gain professional experience both as performers and as independent contractors. This year, we booked 18 Totem Star artists for 15 paid performances at community events including the Discovery Center Teen Action Fair, Build the City, THING Festival, Washington Filmworks, The Creative Advantage Meet & Greet at SAAM, Rock the Giving Season, Afropunk, and the Changemakers Summit. Artist Booking helps shift the narrative around how creative laborespecially that of young artistsis valued. Our goal is to model equitable pay practices and inspire wider change across the community.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,219,492
Program Service Revenue $16,730
Investment Income $4,167
Other Revenue $4,015
TOTAL REVENUE $1,244,404

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $444,681
Fundraising Expenses $113,559
Program Expenses $400,284
Other Expenses $206,063
TOTAL EXPENSES $664,828

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,244,404 $774,254 +0.6%
Expenses $664,828 $681,077 0.0%
Net Income $579,576 $93,177 +5.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
16
Volunteers
24

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
4
$112,029
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Daniel Pak Executive Dir. 36.00
Officer
$108,626 $3,403 $112,029
Jon Stone President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Wendy Simmons Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Tran Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Myers Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shawna Angelou Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janie Hendrix Director 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
2024 $1,244,404 $664,828 $2,267,493 $579,576
2023 $774,254 $681,077 $1,716,030 $93,177
2022 $992,560 $559,728 $1,039,857 $432,832
2021 $564,877 $421,388 $585,821 $143,489
2020 $449,027 $328,447 $446,212 $120,580
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