Game To Grow is located in Kirkland, WA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Game To Grow employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Game To Grow 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, Game To Grow generated $956.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $791.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
GAME TO GROWS MISSION IS THREE-FOLD: PROVIDE GAMING GROUPS FOR THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY GROWTH. TRAIN OTHERS TO USE GAME-BASED INTERVENTIONS TO BENEFIT THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE LIFE-ENRICHING POTENTIAL OF GAMES ACROSS THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THERAPEUTIC GROUPS PROGRAM: SERVED 150+ YOUTH AND ADULTS IN GROUPS EACH WEEK USING ROLEPLAYING GAMES AS AN INTENTIONAL THERAPEUTIC TOOL FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. NEW GROUPS IN 2021 INCLUDED GROUPS FOCUSED SPECIFICALLY ON FOSTER YOUTH, AND GROUPS FOR CHILDREN WHILE THEY ARE IN THE HOSPITAL.
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING PROGRAM: INCREASED THE CAPACITY FOR THE COUNSELING PROGRAM WITH NEW COUNSELORS ALL ADEPT IN SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BELONGING TO GEEK AND GAMING CULTURES. CREATED AN ASSESSMENT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES IN THE SEATTLE AREA.
CRITICAL CORE: FINISHED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIGITAL PRODUCT, CRITICAL CORE, A TAKE HOME KIT FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND THERAPISTS TO GET STARTED USING GAMES AS AN INTENTIONAL TOOL FOR GROWTH. THE DIGITAL KIT CONTAINES A SLIMMED DOWN SET OF RULES FOR NEW PLAYERS AND GAME MASTERS TO LEARN THE GAME AND WITH OUTCOMES AND GUIDANCE FOR SOCIALLY POSITIVE GROWTH FOR NEURODIVERGENT INDIVIDUALS. DISTRIBUTED THE DIGITAL GAME TO 4,000+ KICKSTARTER BACKERS AND MADE THE DIGITAL MATERIALS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
RESEARCH, OUTREACH, AND TRAINING
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Davis Co-Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $96,000 |
Adam Johns Co-Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $96,000 |
Kirk Honda President Till October | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erick Blandin President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathy Allen Vice-President Since October | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Lefevre Treasurer Since October | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $164,528 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $164,528 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $737,550 |
Investment income | $30 |
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 | $53,460 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $955,966 |
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. | $192,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,745 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $388,505 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $30,885 |
Payroll taxes | $52,375 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $275 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,830 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,582 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,008 |
Office expenses | $5,408 |
Information technology | $20,771 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,734 |
Travel | $2,451 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $136 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $766 |
All other expenses | $1,539 |
Total functional expenses | $791,450 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $240,504 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $144,754 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $385,258 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,128 |
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 | $8,128 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $377,130 |
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 | $385,258 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Game To Grow has recieved totaling $79,232.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Childs Play Redmond, WA PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT | $38,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,852 |
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GAMING FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL GROWTH | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,080 |
Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation East Dubuque, IL PURPOSE: PAID VOLUNTEER TIME FOR CHARITABLE VOLUNTEER WORK | $800 |
Jordan Fund Medina, WA PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE GENERAL PURPOSE OF ORG | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network Tacoma, WA | $6,815,015 | $27,782,641 |
Northwest Childrens Outreach Lake Oswego, OR | $606,780 | $3,362,921 |
Brides Foundation Portland, OR | $1,942,953 | $1,896,434 |
Carpe Diem Foundation Inc Tigard, OR | $12,178,920 | $3,534,067 |
Game To Grow Kirkland, WA | $385,258 | $955,966 |
Blanchet Community Foundation Salem, OR | $48,898 | $529,625 |
Sidewalk Olympia, WA | $110,341 | $546,933 |
Scarlet Road Bremerton, WA | $417,380 | $535,120 |
The Bloom Project Bend, OR | $0 | $0 |
Elevations-A Childrens Therapy Resource Foundation Spokane Valley, WA | $182,921 | $207,689 |
Snack Bloc Portland, OR | $19,852 | $29,703 |
Hillside Foundation A Nonprofit Corporation McMinnville, OR | $1,009,532 | $143,378 |