Godly Play Foundation
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $743.8k
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Ashland, KS
- Founding
- 06/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-1589053
Organization Overview
Godly Play Foundation is located in Ashland, KS. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (E99) the organization is classified as: Health Care N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Godly Play Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Godly Play Foundation 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 12/2021, Godly Play Foundation generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $701.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO GUIDE THE USE OF THE METHOD TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S SPIRITUALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATIONS AND MATERIALS: IN DECEMBER 2007, THE GODLY PLAY FOUNDATION WAS GIFTED A SERIES OF PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING THE "COMPLETE GUIDE TO GODLY PLAY" VOLUMES 1 THROUGH 6 FROM THE FOUNDER AND AUTHOR, THE REVEREND DR. JEROME BERRYMAN. ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND ARTICLES CONTINUE TO BE DEVELOPED AND GIFTED TO THE FOUNDATION WITH THE "COMPLETE GUIDE" NOW AT 8 VOLUMES. GODLY PLAY FOUNDATION RECEIVES ROYALTY INCOME FROM ITS PUBLISHER, CHURCH PUBLISHING, INCORPORATED. GODLY PLAY IS A MONTESSORI BASED PROGRAM AND, AS SUCH, THERE ARE MATERIALS (E.G. ARKS, TEMPLES) THAT ARE USED IN COMBINATION WITH THE PUBLICATIONS TO DELIVER THE GODLY PLAY METHOD. GODLY PLAY FOUNDATION IS PRODUCING AND SELLING THE MATERIALS THAT SUPPORT ITS PROGRAMS THROUGH IT'S GODLY PLAY RESOURCES DIVISION.
U.S. TRAINING: GODLY PLAY FOUNDATION TRAINS AND SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT GODLY PLAY TRAINERS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE GODLY PLAY APPROACH TEACHES CLASSICAL RELIGIOUS (E.G. CHRISTIAN, QUAKER, JEWISH) LANGUAGE IN A WAY THAT ENHANCES THE CHILD'S AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE OF GOD. TRAINERS LEARN TO US MONTESSORI'S APPROACH TO EDUCATION TO STIMULATE CHILDREN'S ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN STORY AND RITUAL AND TO AWAKEN THEIR CREATIVITY FOR THE LEARNING OF THE LANGUAGE, SACRED STORIES, PARABLES, LITURGICAL ACTION AND SILENCE OF THEIR RELIGIOUS TRADITION. THE GODLY PLAY FOUNDATION MAINTAINS AND ENCHANCES THE OFFERINGS AND CURRICULUM USED BY THE TRAINER NETWORK AS THEY TRAIN CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS, HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS AND OTHERS WHO USE THE GODLY PLAY METHOD.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: THE GODLY PLAY FOUNDATION THROUGH ITS DIVISION, THE CENTER FOR THE THEOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD, CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INTO CHILDHOOD SPIRITUALITY AND THE PRACTICES OF NURTURING AND DEVELOPING THAT SPIRITUALITY THORUGH STORY AND PLAY. THE CENTER ALSO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GODLY PLAY PUBLICATIONS, CREATING NEW AND REVISING CURRENT EDITIONS.THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES AS WELL AS INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Ingersoll Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $100,006 |
Mary Hunter Maxwell President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
L Zoe Cole Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cynthia Hill Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Madison Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Noel Schmidt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $18,966 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $63,671 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $574,970 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,533 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $657,607 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $109,809 |
| Investment income | $115,785 |
| 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 | $204,696 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,088,131 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,006 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,002 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $251,038 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $27,100 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,401 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $24,033 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $85,264 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,770 |
| Office expenses | $24,808 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,977 |
| Travel | $14,800 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,189 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,850 |
| Insurance | $11,101 |
| All other expenses | $4,294 |
| Total functional expenses | $701,150 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $812,862 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $142,010 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,634 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $743,791 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $955,253 |
| Other assets | $4,972 |
| Total assets | $2,679,522 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,862 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $14,694 |
| Total liabilities | $29,556 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,661,610 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $988,356 |
| 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 | $2,679,522 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Godly Play Foundation has recieved totaling $188.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $188 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $200,000 |
| Ending Balance | $200,000 |
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