PLAYTHINKS

EIN: 813679854 501(c)(3)

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$1,039,864
Total Expenses
$1,179,659
Total Assets
$758,219
Net Assets
$39,600
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ZEV ZLATOPOLSKY
Phone
7739377527
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PLAY THINKS, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit that reported $291K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $322K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

ENHANCING THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCES.

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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 $351,463
Program Service Revenue $686,828
Investment Income $209
Other Revenue $1,364
TOTAL REVENUE $1,039,864

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $208
Salaries & Benefits $955,083
Fundraising Expenses $862
Program Expenses $1,083,111
Other Expenses $223,506
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,179,659

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,039,864 $782,109 +0.3%
Expenses $1,179,659 $831,535 +0.4%
Net Income $-139,795 $-49,426 +1.8%
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
4
Independent Members
2
Employees
42
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
2
$0
Total Directors
4
$133,725
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHAYA ZLATOPOLSKY BOARD CHAIR 0.00
Director
$133,725 $0 $133,725
ZEV ZLATOPOLSKY TREASURER 0.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
YITZCHOK CHAKRIS SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOU FALIK VICE CHAIR 0.00
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 $1,039,864 $1,179,659 $758,219 $-139,795
2023 $782,109 $831,535 $844,610 $-49,426
2022 $768,789 $643,311 $421,239 $125,478
2021 $614,456 $443,417 $408,295 $171,039
2020 $291,109 $321,561 $275,477 $-30,452
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