SANDPLAY THERAPISTS OF AMERICA

EIN: 411656585 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Total Revenue
$255,631
Total Expenses
$303,412
Total Assets
$856,868
Net Assets
$842,929
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
RUTH CASTELLANO
Phone
9258202109
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SANDPLAY THERAPISTS OF AMERICA, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $256K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 129% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $303K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

PROMOTE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH IN SANDPLAY THERAPY WHICH IS A PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC TOOL USED WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,689
Program Service Revenue $176,002
Investment Income $73,940
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $255,631

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $38,778
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $189,356
Other Expenses $264,634
TOTAL EXPENSES $303,412

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $255,631 $111,553 +1.3%
Expenses $303,412 $197,484 +0.5%
Net Income $-47,781 $-85,931 -0.4%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
$0
Total Directors
10
$14,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOYCE CUNNINGHAM JOURNAL EDITOR 10.00
Director
$14,000 $0 $14,000
RUTH CASTELLANO Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DERMOTT President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTOINETTE EIMERS BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRAINE FREEDLE ISST REP 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA BECHTEL-GUPNAM BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELYN KELLEY Vice President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCENT PASTORE BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN HARTFIELD BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA HASTING Secretary 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 $255,631 $303,412 $856,868 $-47,781
2023 $111,553 $197,484 $903,209 $-85,931
2022 $170,275 $205,441 $911,026 $-35,166
2021 $190,430 $131,756 $1,101,202 $58,674
2020 $130,806 $203,443 $1,011,523 $-72,637
2019 $135,351 $166,823 $1,045,085 $-31,472
2018 $271,493 $140,193 $996,258 $131,300
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