Civic Intelligence

Characterworks Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 03-0416976

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization Profilewww.cworkstheater.org
2216 Perl RdRichmond, VA 23230

(804) 919-2734

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

72nd percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$54,650

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

37th percentile

0.0%

Faster asset growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

0.0%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets19th percentile

Assets

Flat

$531,323

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Flat

$531,323

Flat from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Flat

$1,408,285

Flat from 2024

Expenses

Flat

$1,151,696

Flat from 2024

Net Income

Flat

$256,589

Flat from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth37th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $27,885Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $27,8852011Assets 2012: $27,887Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $27,8872012Assets 2013: $852Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $8522013Assets 2014: $270,007Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $270,0072014Assets 2015: $296,287Liabilities 2015: $14,000Net Assets 2015: $282,2872015Assets 2016: $303,048Liabilities 2016: $14,000Net Assets 2016: $289,0482016Assets 2017: $333,878Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $333,8782017Assets 2021: $332,018Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $332,0182021Assets 2022: $375,137Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $375,1372022Assets 2023: $406,053Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $406,0532023Assets 2024: $531,323Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $531,3232024Assets 2025: $531,323Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $531,3232025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$531,323
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$531,323
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $825,038Expenses 2011: $825,037Net Income 2011: $12011Revenue 2012: $883,394Expenses 2012: $883,392Net Income 2012: $22012Revenue 2013: $434,043Expenses 2013: $461,077Net Income 2013: -$27,0342013Revenue 2014: $883,190Expenses 2014: $870,550Net Income 2014: $12,6402014Revenue 2015: $828,950Expenses 2015: $825,670Net Income 2015: $3,2802015Revenue 2016: $785,641Expenses 2016: $778,879Net Income 2016: $6,7622016Revenue 2017: $830,844Expenses 2017: $786,014Net Income 2017: $44,8302017Revenue 2021: $478,263Expenses 2021: $465,193Net Income 2021: $13,0702021Revenue 2022: $826,506Expenses 2022: $783,387Net Income 2022: $43,1192022Revenue 2023: $972,509Expenses 2023: $941,593Net Income 2023: $30,9162023Revenue 2024: $1,408,285Expenses 2024: $1,151,696Net Income 2024: $256,5892024Revenue 2025: $1,408,285Expenses 2025: $1,151,696Net Income 2025: $256,5892025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,408,285
Expenses$1,151,696
Net Income$256,589
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 26, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$1,408,285
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CharacterWorks is an afterschool theater arts youth program for ages 4-19. We strive to build character in kids and adults by creating community through quality theater classes, camps, and by producing stage plays and musicals for the community at large.

CharacterWorks is dedicated to the mission of honoring Christ, building character in youth and adults, and creating community through theater classes, camps, and musical productions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,624$266,529▲ $236,905
Inventories for Sale or Use$230,249$248,848▲ $18,599
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$14,861$15,946▲ $1,085
Total Assets$274,734$531,323▲ $256,589
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$274,734$531,323▲ $256,589
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$274,734$531,323▲ $256,589
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$274,734$531,323▲ $256,589

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$14,999$160,723$175,722
Other Land Buildings$947$41,464$42,411
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Brooke AbrahamsenExecutive Artistic DirectorFT$54,650$54,650
Michael D GeorgeChairman/ Finance DirectorFT$39,500$39,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul PetersonVice Chairman
Biff PuseyMember
Brenda LindsayMember
Chris SpahrMember
Shannon EasterMember
Jennifer FitchSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$296,531
Program Service Revenue
$1,077,083
Investment Income
$5
Other Revenue
$34,666
All Other Contributions
$159,845
Change in Net Assets
$256,589
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$595,921
Other Expenses$555,775
Total Fundraising Expense$4,699
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$435,480$14,000-$449,480
Occupancy$133,926$83,760-$217,686
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$59,050$48,500-$107,550
Royalties$69,227--$69,227
Pension Plan Contributions$35,704$3,187-$38,891
Other Expenses$17,912$24,885-$17,912
All Other Expenses-$8,679$4,699$13,378
Office Expenses-$10,893-$10,893
Information Technology-$10,486-$10,486
Insurance-$9,091-$9,091
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,664-$8,664
Depreciation Depletion-$5,601-$5,601
Advertising-$1,504-$1,504
Interest-$5-$5
Total Functional Expenses$891,390$255,607$4,699$1,151,696
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“CharacterWorks hires an independent accounting firm, KWCCPA, to do an annual financial review as soon as the fiscal year ends. Upon completion of the review, the 990 is prepared by KWCCPA and submitted to the Finance Director and Board of Directors for review and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
CharacterWorks Inc
EIN
03-0416976
Phone
8049192734
Address
2216 Perl Rd, Richmond, VA 23230

Signing Officer

Name
Michael D George
Title
Finance Director
Phone
5714887718
Signed
2026-03-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael D George
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
45
Volunteers
64

Preparer

Firm
Kositzka Wicks and Company
Address
4405 Cox Road Suite 200, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Preparer
Kristen P Baietti CPA
Phone
8048551200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The oversight process and selection process for the independent reviewer has not changed.”

Amended return

“This return was amended to accurately reflect the June 30 year end.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CharacterWorks hires an independent accounting firm, KWCCPA, to do an annual financial review as soon as the fiscal year ends. Upon completion of the review, the 990 is prepared by KWCCPA and submitted to the Finance Director and Board of Directors for review and approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Documents are made available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The oversight process and selection process for the independent reviewer has not changed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3This return was amended to accurately reflect the June 30 year end.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$531,323
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$531,323
Revenue
$1,408,285
Expenses
$1,151,696
Net income
$256,589
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$1.41$1.15$0.26
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.00$0.53$1.41$1.15$0.26
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.41$0.97$0.94$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.83$0.78$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.48$0.47$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.83$0.79$0.04
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.01$0.29$0.79$0.78$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.01$0.28$0.83$0.83$0.00
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.00$0.27$0.88$0.87$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.43$0.46$0.03
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.88$0.88$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.83$0.83$0.00