Plies is located in Wrightwood, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Plies employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Plies 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, Plies generated $730.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $392.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.0% 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
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE POOR CHILDREN IN BANGLADESH AND CHINA, FINANCIAL AID TO SCHOOLS IN BANGLADESH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KIKI CHARITY BANGLADESH - PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL AIDE TO MIGRANT SCHOOLS, TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL WORKERS, PUBLICATION OF BOOKS
JAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND - PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN OF NEED IN CHINA
ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeremy Hardy Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Ken Wendling CEO | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Sandy Harrison Board Member/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Li Hongmei Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kerry Schottelkorb Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dinah Watkins Board Member (part-Year) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $729,296 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $729,296 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,091 |
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 | $730,387 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $36,019 |
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 | $138,998 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,083 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $39,519 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $27,063 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,707 |
Travel | $16,882 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,094 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,254 |
Insurance | $11,710 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $392,830 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $419,669 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,794 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $62,604 |
Total assets | $510,067 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,762 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,762 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $427,495 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $74,810 |
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 | $510,067 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Plies has recieved totaling $328,229.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $167,702 |
Christian Community Foundation Of Memphis And The Mid-South Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $65,527 |
Maclellan Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OR TRAINING. | $50,000 |
Manthei Charitable Trust Charlevoix, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
Provision Foundation Incorporated Knoxville, TN PURPOSE: General Support | $10,000 |
The Lampstand Foundation Escondido, CA PURPOSE: CHRISTIAN MINISTRY | $10,000 |
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Kipp Foundation San Francisco, CA | $136,274,072 | $130,699,963 |
The Chicago School - California Inc Los Angeles, CA | $127,785,110 | $98,235,232 |
Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | $64,387,201 | $85,650,973 |
Avid Center San Diego, CA | $134,506,037 | $61,146,519 |
Khan Academy Inc Mountain View, CA | $115,035,528 | $59,263,743 |
California School Employees Association San Jose, CA | $160,720,307 | $80,296,309 |
Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | $86,724,321 | $65,499,557 |
The Oakland Public Education Fund Oakland, CA | $29,835,630 | $28,210,005 |
Unicare Community Health Center Inc Ontario, CA | $12,734,998 | $31,780,162 |
Spectrum Healthcare Group Inc Cottonwood, AZ | $17,862,058 | $29,292,227 |
University Studies Abroad Consortium Reno, NV | $41,233,258 | $28,044,577 |
Califa Group San Francisco, CA | $13,975,341 | $20,958,873 |