The Life Is Good Kids Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 07/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-5524270
Organization Overview
The Life Is Good Kids Foundation Inc, operating under the name Life Is Good Playmakers, is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Life Is Good Playmakers employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life Is Good Playmakers is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Life Is Good Playmakers generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HARNESS THE POWER OF OPTIMISM TO CREATE HEALING, LIFE-CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS FOR KIDS IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION RAISED $910,248 THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND BUSINESSES TO FUND THE PROGRAM AND PAID OUT APPROXIMATELY $1.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND HAITI IMPACTING MORE THAN ONE MILLION KIDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kara Pass President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Angelone Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Bowers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlene Giacin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Hassell Director (non-Voting) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Lavender Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $316,968 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $593,280 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $910,248 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $216,764 |
| Investment income | $15,175 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,147,795 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $300,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,004,420 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,647 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,824 |
| Payroll taxes | $96,880 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,771 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,090 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,017 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $32,809 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,949 |
| Travel | $62,728 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $19,304 |
| All other expenses | $11,539 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,920,374 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $674,605 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,447,477 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $416,243 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,365 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $68,904 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,625,594 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,929 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,900 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $48,829 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,484,454 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $92,311 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,625,594 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Life Is Good Kids Foundation Inc has awarded $74,532 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CAMP SOUTHERN GROUND PURPOSE: CAMP | $64,532 |
KAMP JOY PURPOSE: CAMPCAMP | $10,000 |