Eat Learn Play Foundation
- Assets
- $14.5m
- Revenue
- $20.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 02/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 83-1373602
Organization Overview
Eat Learn Play Foundation is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Eat Learn Play Foundation employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eat Learn Play Foundation 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 12/2023, Eat Learn Play Foundation generated $20.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.3m during the year ending 12/2023.
Since 2019, Eat Learn Play Foundation has awarded 87 individual grants totaling $32,037,382. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO UNLOCKING THE AMAZING POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EAT.LEARN.PLAY. IS WORKING TO TRANSFORM THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR A GENERATION OF OAKLAND STUDENTS. TOGETHER WITH OUR COMMUNITY, OUR PARTNERS, AND OUR DONORS, WE PROVIDE RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND EXPERIENCES TO KIDS AND SCHOOLS THAT ALLOW THEM THE CHANGE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AT SCHOOL, AT HOME AND IN THEIR COMMUNITY. DURING 2023, ELP ACHIEVED ITS MISSION THROUGH GRANTS AND PROGRAMS THAT SERVE OAKLAND YOUTH IN THE AREAS OF NUTRITION, LITERACY, AND PLAY. THROUGH OUR GRANTS ELP PROVIDED 2,000,000 NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN, DISTRIBUTED OVER 150,000 CHILDRENS BOOKS, AND MAJOR RENOVATIONS OF 6 SCHOOLYARDS IN THE OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.OTHER ACHEIVEMENTS INCLUDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE OUSD'S CENTRAL KITCHEN WHICH PREPARES FOOD FOR ALL SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT; $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR HIGH-DOSAGE LITERACY TUTORNG FOR 584 STUDENTS AT 18 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; $2.3 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLYARDS RENNOVATIONS AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAMMING.
DURING 2023, WITHIN THE OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN KIDS' HOMES AND IN OUR COMMUNITY, WE SUPPORTED CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING THROUGH ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS, QUALITY READING MATERIALS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY AND BE ACTIVE. ELP SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED ITS DIRECT PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF OAKLAND. THROUGH OUR MOBILE RESOURCE CENTER, THE EAT. LEARN. PLAY. BUS, WE HOSTED 30 DISTRIBUTION EVENTS WHERE WE DISTRIBUTED 15,000 NUTRITIOUS MEALS, 20,000 LBS OF GROCERIES THROUGH AND PRODUCE, AND 40,000 NEW BOOKS. ADDITIONALLY, WE BUILT 75 OF OUR LITTLE TOWN LIBRARY BOOK-SHARING UNITS, WHICH, ALONGSIDE COMMUNITY PARTNERS, DISTRIBUTED OVER 150,000 CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE BOOKS. TOGETHER WITH SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, EAT. LEARN.PLAY., CELEBRATED THE SPIRIT OF OAKLAND BY BRINGING JOY, GIFTS, RESOURCES, AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES TO KIDS - FROM A KID'S FUN RUN WHERE 800 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED TO SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER WITH OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WITH THE CURRY'S EVENT, WHICH LAST YEAR PROVIDED OVER 500 OAKLAND STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES GIFTS AND RESOURCES TOTALING MORE THAN $500,000.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Curry Board Chair & Co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ayesha Curry Vice Chair & Co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Frank Zecca Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Aaker Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Arne Duncan Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Yvette Radford Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Event Studio Event Production | 12/30/23 | $257,500 |
Stott Development Solutions Development Consulting | 12/30/23 | $210,000 |
Id Public Relations Public Relations | 12/30/23 | $132,000 |
Prophet Brand Strategy Branding Consulting | 12/30/23 | $125,000 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $20,202,412 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,548,473 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,202,412 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $251,348 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,000 |
| 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 | -$20,521 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,441,332 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,789,895 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $27,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $822,444 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $394,525 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,430,174 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,756 |
| Other employee benefits | $133,287 |
| Payroll taxes | $149,534 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $53,415 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $961,379 |
| Advertising and promotion | $43,743 |
| Office expenses | $94,000 |
| Information technology | $52,198 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $247,877 |
| Travel | $73,937 |
| 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 | $60,307 |
| Insurance | $36,471 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,250,652 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,577,114 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,028,538 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,104,137 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $137,269 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $86,933 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $411,749 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $300,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $867,556 |
| Total assets | $14,513,296 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $425,139 |
| Grants payable | $2,599,585 |
| 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 | $873,866 |
| Total liabilities | $3,898,590 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,022,354 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,592,352 |
| 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 | $14,513,296 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Eat Learn Play Foundation has awarded $7,789,895 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
14 CALIBER LLC PURPOSE: OUSD KITCHEN PROJECT PLANNING | $114,945 |
ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PURPOSE: FOOD FOR KIDS | $844,572 |
ASPEN INSTITUTE PURPOSE: STUDY FOR THE STATE OF PLAY ACTIVITIES IN THE BAY AREA | $100,400 |
CLASSROOM COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: READING TUTORING FOR KIDS | $150,000 |
COMMUNITY KITCHENS INC PURPOSE: FOOD FOR KIDS | $437,848 |
IGNITE READING PBC PURPOSE: 1:1 READING TUTORING PILOT PROJECT IN OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | $280,000 |