# The Portable Playhouse Inc

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Forest City, Pennsylvania 18421. EIN 04-3535158. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provides a specialized art therapy program to children and women recovering in hospitals, outpatient cancer centers and nursing home facilities.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043535158/202432289349200133/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2001
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $2,700 | $1,265 | $4,591 | -$5,698 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043535158/202432289349200133/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $0 | $420 | $8,681 | -$6,659 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043535158/202232519349201153/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $2,700, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue $2,700 is in the bottom 10% of 92 children's and youth services nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $699,417.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania: about 7,182 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 25 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Forest City: 2 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/forest-city
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is The Portable Playhouse Inc's EIN?**

The Portable Playhouse Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3535158. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is The Portable Playhouse Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Portable Playhouse Inc in Forest City, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2001. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to The Portable Playhouse Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Portable Playhouse Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does The Portable Playhouse Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Provides a specialized art therapy program to children and women recovering in hospitals, outpatient cancer centers and nursing home facilities." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does The Portable Playhouse Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, The Portable Playhouse Inc reported total revenue of $2,700 and total expenses of $1,265 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.