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Nonprofit · EIN 82-3271788

TOTEM STAR

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98104

Financials

$774K$681K2023$1.2M$665K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TOTEM STAR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,244,404$664,828$579,576$2,267,493$555,321$1,712,172
December 31, 2023990$774,254$681,077$93,177$1,716,030$583,434$1,132,596
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,219,492
of which government grants
$628,600
Program service revenue
$16,730
Investment income
$4,167
Net rental income
$200
Net gain from sales of assets
$810
Net income from fundraising events
$3,815
Other revenue
$4,015

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$108,626
Other salaries and wages
$276,985
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$444,681
Professional fundraising fees
$14,084
Legal fees
$55
Accounting fees
$503
Occupancy
$17,386
Travel
$2,887
Depreciation
$68,931
Program services (functional)
$400,284
Management and general (functional)
$150,985
Fundraising (functional)
$113,559

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,716,030
Total assets, end of year
$2,267,493
Total liabilities, end of year
$555,321
Net assets, end of year
$1,712,172
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,734,055
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,561,102
Net assets with donor restrictions
$151,070
Gross unrelated business income
$200
Gross receipts
$1,247,976
Employees
16
Volunteers
24
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
WA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Daniel PakExecutive Dir.
Officer
36$108,626$3,403
Jon StonePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Wendy SimmonsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Michelle TranSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Brian MyersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Shawna AngelouDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Janie HendrixDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Daniel PakExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
36$99,087$3,220
Jon StoneBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Wendy SimmonsBoard Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Michelle TranBoard Treasurer & Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Brian MyersBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Shawna AngelouBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Janie HendrixBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
303 S JACKSON ST 2ND FLOOR, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2893
In care of
% CHRISTINE STEPHERSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Daniel Pak, PO Box 4554, Seattle, WA 98194
Signed the 990
Daniel Pak, Executive Director
Phone
(206) 650-9003
Return prepared by
Privium Accounting

Mission

To support 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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $257,260
  • Partnerships - In 2024, Totem Star expanded its community impact through new partnerships at our shared home in the historic Amtrak station in Pioneer Square. We joined Red Eagle Soaring Native Youth Theatre and The Rhapsody Project as founding members of Station Space, an arts hub for youth-centered organizations. Once an unused 2nd floor is now an active creative campus filled with youth music, theater, and cultural programming. Together, we launched the first Station Space Block Party, featuring performances by young artists from across all partner organizations. We continue to collaborate on community events and shared resources to support and empower youth artists. Totem Star also launched a new partnership with the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention to serve youth housed in the juvenile detention facility. Through a newly developed music production program, we provide personal mentorship, collaborative creative opportunities, and supportive community connections.
    Expenses $68,174
  • Artist Booking - In 2024, Totem Star continued its commitment to paying young artists for their work. Through our Artist Booking program, youth gain professional experience both as performers and as independent contractors. This year, we booked 18 Totem Star artists for 15 paid performances at community events including the Discovery Center Teen Action Fair, Build the City, THING Festival, Washington Filmworks, The Creative Advantage Meet & Greet at SAAM, Rock the Giving Season, Afropunk, and the Changemakers Summit. Artist Booking helps shift the narrative around how creative laborespecially that of young artistsis valued. Our goal is to model equitable pay practices and inspire wider change across the community.
    Expenses $35,235
  • The Stage - Totem Star hosts an artist showcase twice a year plus two open mic nights for The Stage. Not only does The Stage offer opportunities to help plan and produce a show, but it is also a chance for youth to share their artistic voice and take creative risks in front of their peers and communities.
    Expenses $34,904
  • Lavender Sessions - It is a new space for women and non-binary youth to share music and stories, and provide mutual support for one another.
    Expenses $2,878
  • The Story - It is a monthly event where we invite a local artist to come speak and share their stories with our Totem Star artists.
    Expenses $945
  • Totem Star Leadership Collective - Aligned with the school calendar, the Totem Star Leadership Collective (TLC) is our youth advisory board. The TLC meets monthly and makes recommendations on policies, improving programs, and more.
    Expenses $888

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-3271788
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,267,493
Income (IRS master file)
$1,247,976

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,244,404$664,828$2,267,493XML
990December 2023$774,254$681,077$1,716,030XML
990December 2022$992,560$559,728$1,039,857IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 82-3271788).

Questions about TOTEM STAR

What is the EIN of TOTEM STAR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TOTEM STAR is 82-3271788.
Is TOTEM STAR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to TOTEM STAR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TOTEM STAR 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 TOTEM STAR due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TOTEM STAR last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of TOTEM STAR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Daniel Pak.
Who are the officers and directors of TOTEM STAR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,626 (Daniel Pak, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does TOTEM STAR have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,244,404, expenses of $664,828 and total assets of $2,267,493 at year end.

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