Games For Change Inc
- Assets
- $620.6k
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-2623362
Organization Overview
Games For Change Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Games For Change Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Games For Change 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 12/2021, Games For Change Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 7 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
TO EMPOWER GAME CREATORS AND SOCIAL INNOVATORS TO DRIVE REAL-WORLD CHANGEBY USING GAMES THAT HELP PEOPLE TO LEARN, IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND CONTRIBUTE TO MAKING THE WORLD A MORE EQUITABLE PLACE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSULTING AND WORKSHOPS: THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A SUITE OF SERVICES TO GUIDE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE ACTIVELY PURSUING COMPUTER AND VIDEO GAMES TO FURTHER THEIR PUBLIC, PHILANTHROPIC OR ACADEMIC MISSION. THE SERVICES SEEK TO LIFT UP THE FIELD OF SOCIAL IMPACT GAMES AND CAN RANGE FROM THE MODEST TO THE COMPREHENSIVE VIA A CONCEPT CONSULTATION AND WORKSHOP TO PLAN AND SCOPE GAME RELATED PROJECTS.
STUDENT CHALLENGE - GAMES FOR CHANGE LEARN'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, THE GAMES FOR CHANGE STUDENT CHALLENGE, IS A NATIONAL GAME DESIGN COMPETITION THAT INVITES YOUTH TO CREATE DIGITAL GAMES ABOUT ISSUES IMPACTING THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM USES YOUTH INTEREST IN VIDEO GAMES TO DEVELOP CODING AND DIGITAL DESIGN SKILLS, AS WELL AS PROBLEM SOLVING, COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY, AND OTHER CRITICAL 21ST CENTURY SKILLS. THE CHALLENGE IS ALSO A PLATFORM FOR AMPLIFYING STUDENT VOICES, EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO IMAGINE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS, AND TO SEE THEMSELVES AS ENGAGED CITIZENS AND CHANGEMAKERS. SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2015, THE CHALLENGE HAS TO DATE BENEFITED OVER 750 EDUCATORS AND 40,000 YOUTH, PRIMARILY STUDENTS IN TITLE I PUBLIC SCHOOLS SERVING LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. ALMOST HALF OF PARTICIPATING STUDENTS ARE FEMALE, MORE THAN 60% ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR, AND MANY ARE SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS.
FESTIVAL - THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES THE GAMES FOR CHANGE FESTIVAL (THE "FESTIVAL"), WHICH IS THE BIGGEST GAMING EVENT IN NEW YORK CITY. IT BRINGS TOGETHER LEADERS FROM GOVERNMENT, CORPORATIONS, CIVIL SOCIETY, MEDIA, ACADEMIA AND THE GAMING INDUSTRY TO EXPLORE THE INCREASING REAL-WORLD IMPACT OF DIGITAL GAMES AS AN AGENT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. THE FESTIVAL IS ALSO A SHOWCASE FOR SOME OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE NEW GAMES IN PRODUCTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susanna Pollack President & Dir | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $192,206 |
Arana Shapiro Managing Direct | Officer | 40 | $145,452 |
Ava Zydor Secretary & Dir | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erik Huey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leo Olebe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Hack Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $173,975 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $360,229 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,511 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $534,204 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,502,256 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,036,460 |
| 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. | $352,712 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,312 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $826,953 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $152,577 |
| Payroll taxes | $98,875 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $206 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,336 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $651,236 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,500 |
| Office expenses | $67,150 |
| Information technology | $74,015 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,975 |
| Travel | $44,240 |
| 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 | $2,783 |
| Insurance | $6,219 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,005,497 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $268,377 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $290,680 |
| 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 | $46,523 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,483 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,511 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $620,574 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $101,684 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $460,016 |
| 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 | $15,783 |
| Total liabilities | $577,483 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $43,091 |
| 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 | $620,574 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Games For Change Inc has recieved totaling $727,750.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dalio Family Fund Inc Westport, CT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
The Aspen Institute Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: STEVENS INITIATIVE CULTURAL EXCHANGE | $130,042 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $52,074 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,040 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,040 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: RIOT GAMES SUPPORT FOR 2021 / 2022 LA GAMES 4 CHANGE STUDENT CHALLENGE | $50,000 |
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