Civic Intelligence

Players on Air

EIN 81-5459408 • 501(c)7 • Mount Airy, MD

Profile

Players on Air, Inc., our mission is to enrich the Carroll County (MD) community by providing premier theatrical productions and year-round performing arts education. Through dynamic plays, musicals, revues, and engaging classes in dance, improv, and music.

1605 Locksley LaneMount Airy, MD 21771
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

44th percentile

0.0%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Assets

$47,420

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$47,420

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$244,600

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$244,600

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$0

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Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $47,420Liabilities 2024: $47,420Net Assets 2024: $02024

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2024

Assets$47,420
Liabilities$47,420
Net Assets$0

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2024: $244,600Expenses 2024: $244,600Net Income 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$244,600
Expenses$244,600
Net Income$0

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 8, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$244,600
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Players on Air, Inc., our mission is to enrich the Carroll County (MD) community by providing premier theatrical productions and year-round performing arts education. Through dynamic plays, musicals, revues, and engaging classes in dance, improv, and music.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Inventories for Sale or Use-$34,532-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$12,888-
Total Assets$0$47,420▲ $47,420
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$47,420-
Total Liabilities$0$47,420▲ $47,420
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$47,420▲ $47,420
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Debbie BrengleAt Large Board Member
Kelsey JacobsAt Large Board Memeber
Justin PattersonDirector
Laura WonsalaExecutive Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$244,600
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$0
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$244,600
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$35,094--$35,094
Occupancy$33,122--$33,122
Other Expenses$25,522--$25,522
Royalties$6,198--$6,198
All Other Expenses$3,535--$3,535
Total Functional Expenses$244,600$0$0$244,600
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

No review was conducted or will be conducted.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

No documents available to the oublic.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Players on Air
EIN
81-5459408
In Care Of
% Laura Wonsala
Address
1605 Locksley Lane, Mount Airy, MD 21771

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Wonsala
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7326876428
Signed
2025-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Wonsala
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Herdman Tax Service
Address
407 Saddleback Trail, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Preparer
Matthew Herdman
Phone
7328296851
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