PLAYGROUND

EIN: 943336399 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$764,710
Total Expenses
$752,199
Total Assets
$1,153,550
Net Assets
$825,102
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
James A Kleinmann
Phone
4159926677
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

PLAYGROUND, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $765K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

PLAYGROUND IS THE BAY AREA'S LEADING PLAYWRIGHT INCUBATOR. THE MISSION OF PLAYGROUND IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIGNIFICANT NEW LOCAL VOICES FOR THE THEATRE.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $622,778
Program Service Revenue $97,206
Investment Income $16,490
Other Revenue $28,236
TOTAL REVENUE $764,710

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $293,880
Fundraising Expenses $50,564
Program Expenses $537,389
Other Expenses $458,319
TOTAL EXPENSES $752,199

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $764,710 $584,541 +0.3%
Expenses $752,199 $726,796 +0.0%
Net Income $12,511 $-142,255 -1.1%
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
12
Employees
56
Volunteers
20

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
6
$110,000
Total Directors
13
$110,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
James A Kleinmann President 40.00
Officer Director
$110,000 $0 $110,000
Regina Guggenheim Chair Emeritus 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nitin Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ben Cain Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Prentice Chair 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tanvi Agrawal Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christian Wilburn Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia Brothers Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Howard Ho Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Amayo-Hassan Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Martinez Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kendall Philips Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica June Rowe Director 3.00
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
2025 $764,710 $752,199 $1,153,550 $12,511
2024 $584,541 $726,796 $966,877 $-142,255
2023 $776,313 $699,052 $1,151,460 $77,261
2022 $853,910 $607,802 $928,853 $246,108
2021 $549,838 $515,121 $789,172 $34,717
2020 $715,714 $562,473 $692,414 $153,241
2019 $460,872 $507,073 $495,436 $-46,201
2018 $441,338 $440,877 $542,531 $461
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