PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED

EIN: 943251867 501(c)(3) Youth Development

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$27,853,589
Total Expenses
$32,296,315
Total Assets
$19,110,678
Net Assets
$15,994,387
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
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.

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

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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
13
Independent Members
13
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
8
$665,209
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
1
$211,332
Highest Compensated
5
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
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