Playing Field Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Playing Field Inc employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Playing Field Inc 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 08/2023, Playing Field Inc generated $5.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.3% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES & CHILD CARE TO CHILDREN FROM VARIOUS SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING A MODEL EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM AIMED AT EDUCATING CHILDREN FROM THE POOREST FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY ALONGSIDE CHILDREN FROM MORE AFFLUENT FAMILIES; TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT EDUCATION, TRAINING & INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE SERVICES - PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM VARYING SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS.DURING THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR, THE PLAYING FIELD WAS ABLE TO SUPPLEMENT TUITION SUBSIDIES OR PROVIDE NO COST CHILD CARE FOR 38 CHILDREN, ENSURING THAT THE TRUE COST OF CHILD CARE WAS NOT UNREACHABLE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. THIS SUPPORT ENSURED THAT FAMILIES HAD AVAILABLE, SAFE, HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE ENABLING PARENTS TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE THROUGH EMPLOYMENT. ADDITIONALLY, FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WAS ALSO PROVIDED. THE FAMILY EMERGENCY DESIGNATED FUNDS SUPPORTED SEVERAL INSTANCES OF NEED BY PROVIDING RENT PAYMENTS, EMERGENCY HOUSING, CAR REPAIRS, TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES, GROCERIES, AND BABY SUPPLIES. ADDITIONALLY, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WERE USED TO SUPPORT 4 CHILDREN TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE AS THEY TRANSITIONED INTO PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE HIGHLY SPECIALIZED CARE FOR A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF CHILDREN, THE PLAYING FIELD ALSO INVESTED IN EXTENSIVE TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS. THIS INVESTMENT ENSURES THAT ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF INDIVIDUALIZED CARE AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THEIR COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Thomas Popp President (thru March) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Elizabeth Bergquist Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Randy Ruplinger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Michelle Kern Hall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Cheramy Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Paula Mckenzie Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $162,469 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,654,239 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,305,957 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,898 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,122,665 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $620,113 |
Investment income | $15,490 |
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 | $5,758,612 |
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. | $4,560 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,855 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,543 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,630,328 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,749 |
Other employee benefits | $201,870 |
Payroll taxes | $139,260 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,718 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,120 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $125,519 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,424 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,116 |
Office expenses | $27,771 |
Information technology | $7,414 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $129,357 |
Travel | $2,336 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,390 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,917 |
Insurance | $7,326 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,628,187 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,867,018 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,879,167 |
Accounts receivable, net | $111,964 |
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 | $16,966 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $392,176 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $118 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $53,909 |
Total assets | $4,321,318 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $240,541 |
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 | $240,541 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,030,777 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
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 | $4,321,318 |