Play It Forward
- Assets
- $225.2k
- Revenue
- $688.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Beaverton, OR
- Founding
- 06/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-1708155
Organization Overview
Play It Forward is located in Beaverton, OR. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Play It Forward 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, Play It Forward generated $688.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $360.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 61.6% per year over the past 5 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 MISSION OF PLAY IT FORWARD IS TO PROVIDE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INSTRUCTION AND INSPIRING OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: ACCEPT NEW AND USED INSTRUMENTS TO GIFT TO STUDENTS. PROVIDE INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS THROUGH PIANO LESSONS TAUGHT BY TEACHERS WHO MEET STUDENTS AT THEIR SCHOOL AND/OR PROGRAM LOCATIONS. GIVE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY IT FORWARD RECIPIENTS AT LOCAL OUTREACHES AND RECITALS. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MUSIC LESSONS TO STUDENTS IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLAY IT FORWARD FACILITATED THE DONATION OF INSTRUMENTS TO MULTIPLE SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, TEACHERS & INDIVIDUALS IMPACTING HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS. 205 INSTRUMENTS WERE GIVEN TO SCHOOLS AND ASPIRING STUDENTS. THE VALUE OF THE PIANOS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS GIVEN TO THE COMMUNITY TOTALED $240,025.
DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2020-21, THE PANDEMIC WAS IN FULL SWING AND MOST LEARNING WAS VIRTUAL FOR STUDENTS. PLAY IT FORWARD MAINTAINED AND GREW THEIR STUDENT ROSTER TO 100 STUDENTS THROUGH THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH 4 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS, CREATING RELIABLE, NO-COST CREATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS IN NEED. PLAY IT FORWARD OFFERED PIANO, GUITAR AND UKULELE LESSONS. THESE LESSONS WERE TAUGHT BY 9 TEACHERS WHO ALL TAUGHT REMOTELY VIA ZOOM OR OTHER DIGITAL FORMATS. THREE VIRTUALLY STREAMED RECITALS WERE ATTENDED BY 95 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES SECURING THE RELIABLE RHYTHM OF LEARNING AND SHARING WITH THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marietta Harrison Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $41,000 |
Dr L Julia Hwakyu Lee Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Hick President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Bonnie Billings Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Tara Kinateder Treasurer | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Tygue Howland Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $445,985 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $178,425 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $278,452 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $632,010 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $52,584 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $688,194 |
| 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. | $41,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,250 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,072 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,805 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,891 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,096 |
| Office expenses | $27,739 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,713 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,625 |
| Insurance | $5,984 |
| All other expenses | $73,785 |
| Total functional expenses | $360,934 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,796 |
| 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 | $17,718 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $95,796 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,937 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $225,247 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $1,297 |
| Total liabilities | $1,297 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $223,950 |
| 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 | $225,247 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Play It Forward has recieved totaling $131,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: Arts Education | $94,500 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: MUSICAL INTRUMENTS AND INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS | | $10,000 |
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation 091898 Wilsonville, OR PURPOSE: PIANO LESSONS | $10,000 |
Collins Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND PROVIDE MUSICAL INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUMENTS AT NO COST PRIMARILY TO STUDENTS OF COLOR LIVING IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN JEFFERSON, MULTNOMAH, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES | $10,000 |
Autzen Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: PLAY IT FOWARD PIANO LESSONS | $4,500 |
The Equity Group Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: EMPOWERING MUSICIANS AND FANS FOR A BETTER WORLD | $2,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Musicares Foundation Inc Santa Monica, CA | $28,828,154 | $32,357,649 |
San Francisco Jazz Organization San Francisco, CA | $64,965,614 | $11,913,007 |
Music Concourse Community Partnership San Francisco, CA | $31,271,076 | $4,428,131 |
Berkeley Music Group Berkeley, CA | $6,181,022 | $4,579,247 |
Kronos Performing Arts Assn San Francisco, CA | $1,591,460 | $2,774,082 |
Monterey Jazz Festival Monterey, CA | $3,593,346 | $4,129,138 |
Mosier Community School Foundation Inc Mosier, OR | $3,936,713 | $2,235,279 |
Carmel Bach Festival Inc Carmel, CA | $1,675,160 | $2,099,477 |
Seattle Chamber Music Festival Seattle, WA | $3,300,530 | $1,735,052 |
Camerata Pacifica Santa Barbara, CA | $1,526,106 | $1,221,933 |
American Bach Soloists San Francisco, CA | $908,845 | $1,282,181 |
Music For Minors Inc San Carlos, CA | $710,130 | $1,519,051 |