Hard Costs Breakdown to Run the Organization
(Growth Organization of Topeka/Shawnee County, Inc. — Year Ended Dec 31, 2022)
1. Personnel Costs (Salaries + Benefits + Related)
Total Personnel Expenses: $1,943,208
| Category | Economic Dev | Events | ETLC | Marketing | Gen & Admin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll/Benefits | $1,029,860 | - | - | - | - | $1,029,860 |
| Other Compensation | $6,073 | - | - | - | - | $6,073 |
| Professional Services | $180,944 | $1,395 | - | - | $25,986 | $208,325 |
| Other Employee Related | $67,727 | $693 | - | - | $530 | $68,950 |
| Total Personnel | $1,284,604 | $2,088 | - | - | $426,516 | $1,943,208 |
- Core salaries & benefits (Payroll/Benefits) = $1,029,860 (the largest single hard cost line)
- Professional services and other employee costs add another ~$277k in personnel-related spending.
2. Office Expense
Total Office Expense: $35,465
| Category | Economic Dev | Events | ETLC | Marketing | Gen & Admin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Expense | $8,996 | $1,193 | $16,942 | - | $8,334 | $35,465 |
This is the pure “office expense” line (supplies, equipment, etc.).
3. Other Key Hard Operating Costs (Facility + Admin + Overhead)
These are the main recurring costs to keep the organization running:
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Occupancy (Rent/Utilities) | $342,689 |
| Office Expense | $35,465 |
| Dues/Subscriptions | $74,497 |
| Insurance/Taxes/Fees | $49,362 |
| Depreciation | $114,415 |
| Interest Expense | $83,024 |
| Bad Debt Expense | $4,846 |
| Total Hard Operating Costs (excl. personnel & programs) | ~$704,298 |
Summary of Core “Hard Costs” to Run GoToPage
- Personnel (Salaries + Benefits + Related): $1,943,208
- Facility/Office (Occupancy + Office Expense): $378,154
- Other Overhead (Insurance, Depreciation, Interest, etc.): ~$326,144
- Grand Total Hard Running Costs (personnel + office/facility + overhead): ≈ $2,647,506
These figures represent the essential fixed and semi-fixed costs of operating the organization before program-specific spending, events, grants, business incentives, or marketing.
Total Expenses Summary (Year Ended December 31, 2022)
The organization reported $4,647,854 in total consolidated expenses for the year.
Breakdown by Functional Category:
- Economic Development: $3,413,943 (largest share — ~73% of total)
- Events: $47,943
- ETLC: $226,709
- Marketing: $389,947
- General and Administrative: $569,312
Key Highlights:
- Personnel expenses (payroll, benefits, etc.) were the biggest overall cost driver at $1,943,208.
- Business incentives totaled $1,233,953 (almost entirely under Economic Development).
- Program expenses came to $601,209.
- Operational expenses (occupancy, office, advertising, depreciation, etc.) totaled $869,484.
This statement shows a strong focus on economic development initiatives, which accounted for the majority of spending. All figures are taken directly from the consolidated statement of functional expenses.