THE CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE INC

EIN 27-0065653 · Youth Development Programs (O50)

What they do

The Childrens Playhouse Builds Community By Engaging Children From Birth to Age 8 In Educational Play While Offering Friendly Support to Parents and Caregivers. It Serves As An Informal Town Square for The High Country, A Unique Place Where Out-of-towners and Locals, Experienced Parents and Eager First-timers, and People of All Classes Are Brought Together to Share The Joy of Playful Learning With Their Children. Stimulating Arts and Science-based Programs, Enticing Play Areas, and Informative Parenting Resources All Support This Mission.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $66.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

75.54%of revenue went to mission work66.1% of expenses · Program services

1.37%of revenue went to fundraising1.2% of expenses

$114.36spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

37.45%of revenue went to management and office costs32.7% of expenses

$1.51in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

53.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $40,969 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $66,118 for KATHY PARHAM (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$285,287

Mission workProgram services$215,51675.54% of revenue66.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$106,83837.45% of revenue32.7% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$3,9021.37% of revenue1.2% of expenses

Total expenses$326,256114.36% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 66.1% mission · 32.7% management · 1.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 114.36% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 66.6% mission · 32.3% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.29% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 62.5% mission · 36.4% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 64.04% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 57.1% mission · 41.8% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.72% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 45.1% mission · 53.4% management · 1.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 51.34% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 65.4% mission · 28.7% management · 5.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.74% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 47.6% mission · 40.1% management · 12.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 75.60% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$285,287

Expenses$326,256

Annual shortfall $40,969 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$215,516 · 66.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$106,838 · 32.7% of expenses

Fundraising$3,902 · 1.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$285,287

Expenses$326,256

Assets$493,128

Income$285,287

Contributions$152,563

Mission work (program services)$215,516

Fundraising$3,902

Management and general$106,838

Accounting fees$1,745

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KATHY PARHAMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 30 hrs/week $66,118

ELLEN LEWISDIRECTOR OF VISITOR SERVICES · 40 hrs/week $54,465

KATHARINE SCHULTZOPERATIONS MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $40,006

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (14)

KATHY PARHAMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ELLEN LEWISDIRECTOR OF VISITOR SERVICES

KATHARINE SCHULTZOPERATIONS MANAGER

CARRIE STREETSECRETARY

GRACE HOLLOMANBOARD MEMBER

JUDY GOODWIN-ROSENBERGTREASURER

JULIA LARSONPRESIDENT

MATT POWELLBOARD MEMBER

RACHEL CAPEN BLACKBURNBOARD MEMBER

SETH SULLIVANVICE PRESIDENT

SHARON RUCKERBOARD MEMBER

SHEENA HOPKINSBOARD MEMBER

SHERRY STREET-TOBINPAST PRESIDENT

TONYA CANTERBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2005
Location: 400 Tracy Circle, Boone, NC 28607
County: Watauga
In care of: Kathy Parham
Primary officer: Kathy Parham, Executive Director

How to reach them

Phone(828) 263-0011

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ALLEN CPA PLLC
NTEE classification: Youth Development Programs (O50)
IRS tax category: Youth Development Programs