Wordplay Cincy is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wordplay Cincy 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 07/2021, Wordplay Cincy generated $600.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $375.2k during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 6 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
WORDPLAY CINCY IS A 501(C)3 THAT SPARKS STORYTELLING THROUGH WRITING, PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS IN COLLABORATION WITH CINCINNATIS YOUNG PEOPLE BY CELEBRATING THEIR STRENGTHS, CULTIVATING BELONGING AND FUELING SOCIAL IMPACT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDES CREATIVE LITERACY OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS CINCINNATI THROUGH COMMUNITY- AND SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth T Hunter Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $71,077 |
Joe Moorman Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Kiner Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Priya Klocek Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jess Delisio Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Manuel Iris Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $505,428 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $505,428 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,537 |
Investment income | $85 |
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 | $6,354 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $600,156 |
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. | $19,158 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,077 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,172 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $162,915 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,671 |
Payroll taxes | $26,780 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,388 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,875 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,036 |
Office expenses | $6,650 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,483 |
Travel | $545 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $9,598 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64 |
Insurance | $3,970 |
All other expenses | $5,659 |
Total functional expenses | $375,200 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $392,630 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $212,820 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,775 |
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 | $5,012 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $952,826 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,583,063 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,518 |
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 | $184,785 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $68,019 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $269,322 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,313,741 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,583,063 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Wordplay Cincy has recieved totaling $144,608.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Carol Ann And Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: RENOVATION COST OVERRUNS | $50,000 |
Carol Ann And Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: ACCESSIBILITY CAMPAIGN MATCH | $21,825 |
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: HEAR OUR VOICES 2023: CREATIVE WRITING, POETRYAND THEATER AS SOCIAL ACTION | $20,000 |
In Our Backyards Inc Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR WORDPLAY MURAL IN NORTHSIDE CINCINNATI | $15,000 |
The Poetry Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: EMERGENCY GRANT | $15,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $12,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Education At Work Inc Indianapolis, IN | $7,418,747 | $27,265,167 |
Eleven Fifty Academy Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,885,301 | $14,569,317 |
Newton Services Foundation Inc Flint, MI | $3,036,249 | $10,428,739 |
Council For Adult And Experiental Learning Indianapolis, IN | $4,495,606 | $4,303,081 |
Van Andel Institute Graduate School Grand Rapids, MI | $1,492,760 | $4,853,861 |
Kelley Executive Education Foundation Inc Bloomington, IN | $1,125,624 | $3,371,150 |
Education And Training Connection Midland, MI | $2,969,193 | $3,353,333 |
Columbus Literacy Council Columbus, OH | $1,481,733 | $3,063,188 |
Evansville Plumbers Apprentice Training Trust Fund Evansville, IN | $3,497,630 | $2,319,217 |
Regional Learning Alliance Cranberry Township, PA | $11,928,887 | $1,971,731 |
Inforum Detroit, MI | $3,977,241 | $2,035,446 |
Beyond Literacy Philadelphia, PA | $1,866,568 | $2,112,475 |