Play It Forward

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.

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:

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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)Compensation
Marietta Harrison
Executive Dir.
$41,000
Dr L Julia Hwakyu Lee
Board Member
$0
Ken Hick
President
$0
Bonnie Billings
Secretary
$0
Julianne Johnson
Board Member
$0
Anna Stern Lipke
Board Member
$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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Play It Forward has recieved totaling $131,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: Arts Education

$94,500
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: MUSICAL INTRUMENTS AND INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS

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$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
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