PHILADELPHIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Mission
PHILADELPHIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS (THE "ORGANIZATION") CELEBRATES STUDENT VOICES THROUGH THE ART OF PLAYWRITING. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS PROMOTE WRITING-BASED LITERACY SKILLS WHILE ALSO ADVANCING CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND COLLABORATIVE SKILLS IN GRADES K-12 IN AN ENGAGING CUSTOMIZABLE CURRICULUM FORMAT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SEEKS TO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THEIR TEACHING AND OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS TO LEARN TO INCORPORATE ARTS EDUCATION INTO THE CLASSROOM AND ACROSS CURRICULA. THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY OPERATES PROGRAMS SERVING AS MANY AS 1700 STUDENTS IN PHILADELPHIA AND SUBURBAN PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES AS MANY AS 15 ORIGINAL WORKS BY STUDENTS THAT WERE SUBMITTED DURING THE ANNUAL PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds PHILADELPHIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS
$775K in foundation grants on record from 23 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | $105K | 2 |
| Philadelphia Cultural Fund | $69K | 4 |
| California Community Foundation | $25K | 2 |
| Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance | $23K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $20K | 2 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $8K | 1 |
Leadership
PETER MASTRIANO — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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