Philadelphia Young Playwrights
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Philadelphia Young Playwrights has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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
$1.1M in foundation grants on record from 30 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Foundation | $550K | 3 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | $105K | 2 |
| Philadelphia Cultural Fund | $69K | 4 |
| Independence Foundation | $51K | 5 |
| Patricia Kind Family Foundation | $40K | 2 |
| Samuel S Fels Fund | $40K | 2 |
| Claneil Foundation | $40K | 1 |
| California Community Foundation | $25K | 2 |
| Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance | $23K | 1 |
| Wyncote Foundation | $20K | 2 |
Leadership
PETER MASTRIANO — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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