What is the EIN of PLAY PA LIVE INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of PLAY PA LIVE INC is 99-4097837.

Is PLAY PA LIVE INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.

Are donations to PLAY PA LIVE INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

When is the next return of PLAY PA LIVE INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did PLAY PA LIVE INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of PLAY PA LIVE INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN DUROFCHALK.

Who are the officers and directors of PLAY PA LIVE INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does PLAY PA LIVE INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $643,280, expenses of $644,446 and total assets of $5,633,301 at year end.

Nonprofit · EIN 99-4097837

PLAY PA LIVE INC

Tax-exempt · READING, PA 19601

Financials

Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end

Financials of PLAY PA LIVE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year ended	Form	Revenue	Expenses	Net income	Total assets	Liabilities	Net assets
June 30, 2025	990	$643,280	$644,446	-$1,166	$5,633,301	$5,634,467	-$1,166

Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants: $643,280
Program service revenue: $0
Investment income: $0
Other revenue: $0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid: $420,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total): $0
Professional fundraising fees: $0
Legal fees: $49,582
Accounting fees: $15,000
Occupancy: $15,000
Program services (functional): $529,002
Management and general (functional): $115,444

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year: $0
Total assets, end of year: $5,633,301
Total liabilities, end of year: $5,634,467
Net assets, end of year: -$1,166
Net assets without donor restrictions: -$1,166
Gross receipts: $643,280
Employees: 0
Volunteers: 51
Year formed: 2024
State of legal domicile: PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Name	Title	Compensation
ERNEST CHOQUETTE	PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer	$0
MICHAEL WARFEL	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	$0
JON HAMPTON	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	$0
JOHN BEAR	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	$0
MICHAEL TIERCE	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	$0
JEANNA HAHN	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	$0
ELENA CROSS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director	$0
JOHN DUROFCHALK	SECRETARY AND TREASURER Officer	$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file): 111 N 6TH ST, READING, PA 19601-3501
In care of: % JOHN BEAR OR JOHN DUROFCHALK
Principal officer (990 for 2024): JOHN DUROFCHALK, 17 NORTH SECOND STREET 14TH FLOOR, HARRISBURG, PA 17101
Signed the 990: JOHN DUROFCHALK, SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Phone: (717) 547-8110
Website: HTTPS://PLAYPALIVE.ORG/
Return prepared by: KREISCHER MILLER

Mission

PLAY PA LIVE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT PERFORMANCES OF THE MUSICAL ARTS IN PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH GRANTMAKING, SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AIMED AT DEVELOPING AND ADVANCING THE SKILLS OF MUSICIANS AND ENCOURAGING ACCESS TO LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES IN PENNSYLVANIA. PLAY PA LIVE DEVELOPED ITS FIRST GRANT PROGRAM, THE PENNSYLVANIA LIVE EVENTS REHEARSAL GRANT PROGRAM, IN EARLY 2025, AND BEGAN ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS SHORTLY THEREAFTER.FOR FY 2025, A TOTAL OF 6 GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO GRANTEES THAT HAD APPLIED TO THE PROGRAM.
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

PLAY PA LIVE DEVELOPED ITS FIRST GRANT PROGRAM, THE PENNSYLVANIA LIVE EVENTS REHEARSAL GRANT PROGRAM, IN EARLY 2025, AND BEGAN ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS SHORTLY THEREAFTER. GRANTS AWARDED THROUGH THE PROGRAM ARE INTENDED TO HELP DEVELOPING ARTISTS BY PARTIALLY SUBSIDIZING THE COST OF REHEARSALS SO THEY CAN INVEST MORE INTO THEIR ACTUAL PERFORMANCES AND FURTHER THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE MUSICAL ARTS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ENHANCING THE SOUND, LIGHTING, VISUAL EFFECTS, AND OTHER DESIGN-RELATED ELEMENTS OF THEIR CONCERTS OR TOURS AND EXPANDING THEIR OVERALL PROFICIENCY IN CONDUCTING HIGH-LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES.FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025 WAS PLAY PA LIVE'S INAUGURAL YEAR, AND THE PENNSYLVANIA LIVE EVENTS REHEARSAL GRANT PROGRAM WAS ITS ONLY ESTABLISHED PROGRAM SERVICE IN OPERATION DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. FOR FY 2025, A TOTAL OF 6 GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO GRANTEES THAT HAD APPLIED TO THE PROGRAM.
Expenses $529,002 · grants $420,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax year	Year ended	Due	IRS public records
2025	June 30, 2026	November 16, 2026	Not due yet
2024	June 30, 2025	November 17, 2025	990 on file
2023	June 30, 2024	November 15, 2024	Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN: 99-4097837
Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status: Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78): Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since: 2025
Accounting year ends: June
Files: Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE): Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
Assets (IRS master file): $5,633,301
Income (IRS master file): $643,280

Filing history

Form	Year ended	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Return
990	June 2025	$643,280	$644,446	$5,633,301	IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-4097837).

Questions about PLAY PA LIVE INC

What is the EIN of PLAY PA LIVE INC?: The employer identification number (EIN) of PLAY PA LIVE INC is 99-4097837.
Is PLAY PA LIVE INC tax-exempt?: Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to PLAY PA LIVE INC tax-deductible?: Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PLAY PA LIVE INC file?: Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PLAY PA LIVE INC due?: The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PLAY PA LIVE INC last file with the IRS?: The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PLAY PA LIVE INC?: The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN DUROFCHALK.
Who are the officers and directors of PLAY PA LIVE INC?: The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PLAY PA LIVE INC have?: On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $643,280, expenses of $644,446 and total assets of $5,633,301 at year end.