PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELIZABETH CUSHING

Phone

5108934180

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED, founded in 1996, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $27.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $32.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL CHILDREN BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SAFE, MEANINGFUL PLAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $17,356,106 Revenue: $8,596,956

PLAYWORKS PROVIDED FULL-TIME, ONSITE COACHES AND SITE-COORDINATORS IN 264 LOW-INCOME AND URBAN SCHOOLS IN 15 REGIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. PLAYWORKS PROVIDED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH...

PLAYWORKS PROVIDED FULL-TIME, ONSITE COACHES AND SITE-COORDINATORS IN 264 LOW-INCOME AND URBAN SCHOOLS IN 15 REGIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. PLAYWORKS PROVIDED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PLAY BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER SCHOOL. AT EACH SCHOOL, PLAYWORKS' COACHES AND SITE COORDINATORS: (I) CREATE A SAFE, ACTIVE, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT BY COORDINATING A VARIETY OF PLAYGROUND GAMES DURING RECESS AND LUNCH; (II) WORK WITH INDIVIDUAL CLASSES AND WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO INTRODUCE GAMES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTO THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM; (III) DEVELOP AND COORDINATE AFTER SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS; (IV) COORDINATE INTERSCHOLASTIC DEVELOPMENTAL SPORTS LEAGUES SUCH AS BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, AND OTHERS; (V) IMPLEMENT A YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT SELECT SITES, AND (VI) EMPLOY PLAY AS A TOOL FOR GENERATING MORE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT. PLAYWORKS CREATED A PLACE ON THE PLAYGROUND FOR OVER 124,790 CHILDREN TO BE ACTIVE, FEEL INCLUDED, AND BUILD VALUABLE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS.

Program 2

Expenses: $7,615,976 Revenue: $8,923,975

PLAYWORKS PROVIDED GROUP TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE YOUTH THROUGH THE PLAYWORKS PRO SERVICE OFFERING. THE PROGRAM TRAINED ADULTS FROM NEARLY 1,141...

PLAYWORKS PROVIDED GROUP TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE YOUTH THROUGH THE PLAYWORKS PRO SERVICE OFFERING. THE PROGRAM TRAINED ADULTS FROM NEARLY 1,141 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. TO COMPLEMENT THE SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM AND FURTHER, THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, PLAYWORKS PRO PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED STAFF TRAININGS TO SCHOOLS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, RECREATION CENTERS, AND VARIOUS OTHER YOUTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,178,991

Program Service Revenue $17,520,931

Investment Income $123,315

Other Revenue $30,352

TOTAL REVENUE $27,853,589

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $26,769,722

Fundraising Expenses $4,314,865

Program Expenses $24,972,082

Other Expenses $5,444,625

TOTAL EXPENSES $32,296,315

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$27,853,589	$33,184,150	-0.2%
Expenses	$32,296,315	$34,904,214	-0.1%
Net Income	$-4,442,726	$-1,720,064	+1.6%

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

Independent Members

Employees

497

Volunteers

134

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

$665,209

Total Directors

Key Employees

$211,332

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
POOJA SHAH	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOY WEISS	VICE CHAIR (THRU 5/2025)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
OHEMAA NYANIN	SECRETARY (THRU 5/2025) / DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTONIYA MARINOVA	SECRETARY (START 5/2025)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAT MORRIN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIGITTE ADDIMANDO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVELYN BARAHONA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON BELFORD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE BOISSIERE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KUANG CHEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VALERIE CUEVAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ETIENNE FANG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA GLYMPH-AUSTIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KANIKA PASRICHA	DIRECTOR (THRU 5/2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK SEILER	DIRECTOR (THRU 5/2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN STONE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH CUSHING	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$243,392	$22,068	$265,460
SATOSHI STEIMETZ	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$223,082	$10,210	$233,292
MICHELLE SERRANO	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$151,071	$15,386	$166,457
JOE MARTINEZ	CHIEF DEV OFFICER (THRU 1/2025)	40.00	Key Emp	$204,271	$7,061	$211,332
KERRYANN TOMLINSON	VICE PRESIDENT, FIELD OPS - ARIZONA	40.00	Highest	$156,050	$11,873	$167,923
NEKIESHA DUFF	HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS GROWTH	40.00	Highest	$160,533	$3,800	$164,333
BETH EISEN	HEAD OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS	40.00	Highest	$156,391	$7,937	$164,328
LAURA MEDINA QUINTANAR POWERS	VP, FIELD OPS - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA	40.00	Highest	$152,656	$4,574	$157,230
ANDREA WOOLLEY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COLORADO	40.00	Highest	$150,668	$4,542	$155,210

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	$27,853,589	$32,296,315	$19,110,678	$-4,442,726
2024	$33,184,150	$34,904,214	$23,304,141	$-1,720,064
2023	$31,000,547	$30,755,250	$24,591,144	$245,297
2022	$37,991,341	$22,607,915	$24,126,538	$15,383,426
2021	$17,398,581	$15,754,631	$7,774,837	$1,643,950
2020	$32,464,141	$34,840,511	$12,094,929	$-2,376,370
2019	$38,779,057	$40,514,131	$10,291,412	$-1,735,074
2018	$35,787,600	$44,486,293	$12,020,790	$-8,698,693