THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PLAY

EIN: 205702330 501(c)(3) Social Science

CARMEL VALLEY, CA

Total Revenue
$133,994
Total Expenses
$156,456
Total Assets
$74,214
Net Assets
$59,974
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DARLENE AZEVEDO
Phone
8312072189
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PLAY, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $134K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $156K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

EXPAND SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF PLAY AND APPLY THAT SCIENCE TO DAILY LIFE

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $133,815
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $179
TOTAL REVENUE $133,994

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $89,238
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $156,456
Other Expenses $67,218
TOTAL EXPENSES $156,456

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $133,994 $210,919 -0.4%
Expenses $156,456 $134,704 +0.2%
Net Income $-22,462 $76,215 -1.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✓ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
7

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✓ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$69,208
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DARLENE AZEVEDO CFO 20.00
Officer
$12,000 $0 $12,000
TONY CHRISTOPHER OFFICER 30.00
Officer
$18,000 $0 $18,000
STUART BROWN OFFICER 30.00
Officer
$15,208 $0 $15,208
LAUREN SUNDSTROM OFFICER 30.00
Officer
$24,000 $0 $24,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $133,994 $156,456 $74,214 $-22,462
2024 $210,919 $134,704 $96,676 $76,215
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