Polaris Productions
- Assets
- $1.8k
- Revenue
- $67.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 09/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2019
- EIN
- 27-4229192
Organization Overview
Polaris Productions is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2019, Polaris Productions employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polaris Productions is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2019, Polaris Productions generated $67.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $74.4k during the year ending 12/2019. While expenses have increased by 11.7% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
POLARIS PRODUCTIONS PRODUCES MUSICAL THEATER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 8 THROUGH 22, TO HELP THEM DEVELOP THEIR CRAFT AND GIVE THEM PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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"THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE". PRODUCED THE CLASSIC MUSICAL "THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE", PERFORMED BY YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 12 THROUGH 20 IN NEW YORK, NY. SEVENTEEN YOUNG ACTORS TOOK PART, SUPPORTED BY FOUR THEATER PROFESSIONALS AND EIGHT ADULT AND TEENAGE VOLUNTEERS. IN APRIL 2019, SIX PUBLIC PERFORMANCES WERE HELD AT TEATRO LATEA IN MANHATTAN, WITH A TOTAL AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION OF ABOUT 215 PEOPLE. THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE" RECEIVED ONE OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARD AND SIX NOMINATIONS FROM NATIONAL YOUTH ARTS.
"THE ADDAMS FAMILY". OUR FALL 2019 PROGRAM, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, REHEARSED ONCE WEEKLY, BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER, FOR A TOTAL OF EIGHT WEEKS. TWO PERFORMANCES WERE HELD IN NOVEMBER 2019. THE PROJECT WAS TO MOUNT A SMALL PRODUCTION OF THE ADDAMS FAMILY AT THE FLAMBOYAN THEATER IN LOWER MANHATTAN. SIXTEEN KIDS PARTICIPATED, AGES 8-18, WITH TOTAL AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION OF 144. EIGHT OF THESE KIDS WENT ON TO TAKE PART IN THE SPRING 2020 PRODUCTION OF LEGALLY BLONDE, WHICH BEGAN REHEARSALS IN DECEMBER 2019. LEGALLY BLONDE WAS PUT ON PAUSE WHEN THE PANDEMIC BROKE OUT IN NYC IN MARCH 2020.
"REALLY ROSIE THEATER CAMP." OUR JULY 2019 SUMMER PROGRAM WAS A TWO WEEK LONG, WEEKDAY THEATER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 7 THROUGH 13. THE KIDS REHEARSED THE MAURICE SENDAK-CAROLE KING MUSICAL "REALLY ROSIE" AND HELD TWO STUDIO PERFORMANCES. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION WAS ABOUT 75 PEOPLE, WITH TWO THEATER PROFESSIONALS AND TWO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT VOLUNTEERS LEADING THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven Tenney Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ellen Barnett Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Melinda Cross Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lecee Galmiche Johnson President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Glen Johnson Secretary-Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,267 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,267 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $38,323 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $67,908 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,401 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,636 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $174 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,708 |
| Office expenses | $2,133 |
| Information technology | $4,302 |
| Royalties | $2,482 |
| Occupancy | $13,994 |
| Travel | $1,791 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $228 |
| Interest | $1,489 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,784 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $74,385 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,670 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $137 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,807 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,966 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $503 |
| Total liabilities | $12,469 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$10,662 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,807 |