Totem Star
- Assets
- $585.8k
- Revenue
- $564.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 09/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-3271788
Organization Overview
Totem Star is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (O51) the organization is classified as: Youth Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Totem Star employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Totem Star 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 12/2021, Totem Star generated $564.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $421.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TOTEM STAR SUPPORTS A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF YOUNG RECORDING ARTISTS LEARNING MUSIC AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. OUR WORK IN THE STUDIO AND ON THE STAGE FOSTERS GROWTH IN COLLABORATION, LEADERSHIP, AND SELF-IDENTITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE STUDIO - WEEKLY AFTER SCHOOL OPEN STUDIO WITH WORKSTATIONS AND RECORDING RESOURCES FOR FIVE TO SIX YOUTH AT A TIME. MANY YOUTH BRING IN PEER COLLABORATORS FOR THEIR SESSIONS. THE SMALL GROUP STRUCTURE ALLOWS FOR CLOSE MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH FROM TEACHING ARTISTS AND FULL ACCESS TO AUDIO ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT. YOUTH SIGN UP FOR STUDIO TIMES ON THEIR OWN TO ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENT PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION. STUDIO SESSIONS ARE QUICKLY FILLED EACH WEEK, DEMONSTRATING OUR YOUTH'S ONGOING INTEREST AND DEDICATION TO THEIR CREATIVE WORK.
PARTNERSHIPS - AS A TENANT OF THE YOUNGSTOWN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER IN SOUTHWEST SEATTLE, TOTEM STAR IS ABLE TO REACH SOME OF THE MOST DIVERSE, VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES OF YOUTH IN OUR REGION. TOTEM STAR SECURED SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS WITH SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL'S HIGH SCHOOLS INCLUDING A CURATED SERIES OF GUEST ARTISTS AND MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS FOR A HISTORY CLASS THAT EXPLORED THE MUSIC OF DIFFERENT ERAS INCLUDING THE SUMMER OF LOVE AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND A MATH CLASS THAT EXPLORED HOW MATH AND MUSIC ARE INTERTWINED. TOTEM STAR WAS ALSO ABLE TO PARTNER WITH SONY ELECTRONICS TO CREATE A SHORT FILM HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANT WORK OUR ORGANIZATION IS DOING AND THE FUTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
ARTIST BOOKING - CONTINUING A SUCCESSFUL INITIAL RUN OF ARTIST BOOKING IN 2017 THROUGH 2019, WE PARTNERED WITH MANY VENUES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN 2020 TO PROVIDE YOUTH PERFORMERS FOR THEIR EVENTS. OUR YOUTH ARE ALWAYS PAID FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND THEY GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, BOTH AS PERFORMERS AND AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. IN 2020, WE BOOKED 52 TOTEM STAR ARTISTS FOR 13 PAID GIGS AT LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS. ARTIST BOOKING IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ON HOW THE WORK AND TIME OF ARTISTS, ESPECIALLY YOUNG ARTISTS, IS VALUED. WE HOPE THAT OUR APPROACH TO ALWAYS PAYING ARTISTS FAIRLY FOR THEIR WORK AND TIME WILL MAKE WAVES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Pak Executive Director | Officer | 29 | $60,669 |
Wendy Simmons Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Tran Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Krista Welch Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Stone Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shawna Angelou Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $135,327 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $395,920 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $63,773 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $531,247 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $33,227 |
| Investment income | $384 |
| 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 | $19 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $564,877 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $32,032 |
| 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. | $63,501 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,138 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $203,202 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,811 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,955 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,175 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $32,028 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,419 |
| Advertising and promotion | $636 |
| Office expenses | $4,621 |
| Information technology | $6,892 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,669 |
| Travel | $1,903 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $818 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,410 |
| Insurance | $4,158 |
| All other expenses | $377 |
| Total functional expenses | $421,388 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $490,468 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,218 |
| 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 | $20,142 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $53,813 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $180 |
| Total assets | $585,821 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,163 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,163 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $264,172 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $319,486 |
| 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 | $585,821 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Totem Star has recieved totaling $256,543.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Satterberg Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Norcliffe Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: OUR NEW HOME IN THE HISTORIC LANDMARK KING STREET STATION SPACE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE | $50,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $36,000 |
Satterberg Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Islands Foundation Richland, WA PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
Pride Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SUPPORT LGBT COMMUNITY | $14,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Youth Era Eugene, OR | $3,306,858 | $3,566,915 |
Totem Star Seattle, WA | $585,821 | $564,877 |
Peace For The Streets By Kids From The Streets Seattle, WA | $0 | -$72,987 |
Mcminnville Area Community Foundation McMinnville, OR | $9,577,979 | $387,684 |
Pacific Northwest District Of Key Club International Inc Astoria, OR | $286,124 | $285,183 |
Optimist International Portland, OR | $235,889 | $156,999 |
Seattle Storm Foundation Seattle, WA | $218,184 | $212,682 |
Chase Youth Foundation Spokane, WA | $203,570 | $0 |
Upper Rogue Valley Youth Football Eagle Point, OR | $45,911 | $0 |
Optimist International Twin Falls, ID | $37,511 | $0 |
Key Peninsula Historic Society Vaughn, WA | $184,460 | $0 |
Bainbridge Island Kitezh Bainbridge Island, WA | $182,966 | $79,454 |