EIN 27-0065653

The Children's Playhouse

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
Boone
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Childrens Playhouse provides an interactive learning environment through various programs. In May and June 2020, they created and distributed 400 play kits, which contained over 10 activities, with more than 70% given for free to families affected by the global pandemic. From July 1st, 2019 to March 14th, 2020, they hosted 10,000 visits from adults and children.
Also known as...
The Playhouse
Total revenues
$339,864
2023
Total expenses
$217,640
2023
Total assets
$505,167
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at The Children's Playhouse

Provided 1,713 hours of play and bonding; offered 179 individual music, art, and STEM programs for kids, and three six-week parent education classes, and one six-week positive discipline class. Total attendance was 13,351 visits from adults and children, with 62% coming from member families and 38% from nonmembers. 109 free memberships were awarded to low income families (78), first-time parents (23), social service agencies (5), and military families (3).
The Playhouse held the 8th Buildfest, a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) festival for kids 2-12 on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Watauga High School. The event featured more than 70 hands-on activities, two physics shows, and attracted 1500 attendees and 183 volunteers. Other outreach events included 9 Saturday morning Kids Corner activities at the Watauga County Farmers Market, Fairy Day in June, and a science program visit to Bethel School.

Who funds The Children's Playhouse

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF)Arts, Culture & Humanities$155,765
The Kennedy-Herterich FoundationFamily Membership & Children Playhou$6,000
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$25
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at The Children's Playhouse

NameTitleCompensation
Kathy ParhamProfessional Staff$48,558
Ellen LewisVisitor Services and Programs Director$33,305
Claire HodgesOperations and Finances Manager
Aaron WhitePresident$0
Jess ElliottVice President$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for The Children's Playhouse

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$241,694
Program services$96,916
Investment income and dividends$1,254
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$339,864

Form 990s for The Children's Playhouse

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-06990View PDF
2022-062022-11-09990View PDF
2021-062021-11-12990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
2019-062020-09-15990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $155,765 from North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF)
January 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 31, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Youth development programsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 Tracy Cir
Boone, NC 28607
County
Watauga County, NC
Website URL
goplayhouse.org/ 
Phone
(828) 263-0011
IRS details
EIN
27-0065653
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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