Eat Learn Play Foundation
- Assets
- $9.8m
- Revenue
- $13.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 02/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Eat Learn Play Foundation employed 8 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 12/2021, Eat Learn Play Foundation generated $13.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 120.7% per year over the past 4 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.
Since 2019, Eat Learn Play Foundation has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $15,492,623. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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:
EAT. LEARN. PLAY (ELP) FOUNDATION WAS FORMED PRIMARILY TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING AND OTHER SUPPORT TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THOSE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING A POSITIVE IMPACT FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE AREAS OF: (I) HUNGER AND NUTRITION, (II) EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES IN EDUCATION, AND (III) SAFE PLACES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. DURING 2021, ELP ACHIEVED ITS MISSION THROUGH FOCUSED ACTIVITIES. THOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA FOCUSED ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN NUTRITION, EDUCATION AND PLAY ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS PROVIDING OVER SIX MILLION NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN, DISTRIBUTION OF 66,000 BOOKS TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE OAKLAND AREA, BUILDING PLAYGROUNDS FOR TWO OAKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND PROVIDING THE ABILITY FOR OVER 2,000 CHILDREN TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMPS.
IN 2021 ELP LAUNCHED A NOVEL MOBILE BUS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY, BRINGING NUTRITIOUS FOOD, A CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AND POP-UP PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS IN THE FORM OF A HIGHLY MODIFIED AND DECORATED SCHOOL BUS. A CHILDREN'S GOLF PROGRAM WAS ALSO INITIATED IN 2021 WITH 1,200 ELP CHILDREN'S GOLF CLUBS DISTRIBUTED WITH ACCOMPANYING LESSONS. ANOTHER MAJOR PROGRAM OF ELP WAS ITS 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WITH THE CURRYS IN WHICH OVER 1,600 CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE HOLIDAYS IN A JOYOUS SETTING COMPLETE WITH DELICIOUS FOOD, GAMES, BOOK GIVEAWAYS, GIFTS, AS WELL AS NEW GRANT FUNDING FOR OUR NON-PROFIT PARTNERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Helfrich CEO | Officer | 40 | $319,296 |
Jose Corona VP Of Programs And Partnerships | Officer | 40 | $170,500 |
Courtney Harvey VP Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $168,184 |
Sidney Griffin Jr VP Of Marketing & Communications | 40 | $147,803 | |
Alfredo Silva Director & Audit Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stephen Curry President & Co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $13,604,624 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $539,536 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,604,624 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $369 |
| 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 | $2,008 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,607,001 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,639,861 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $30,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $711,980 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $208,690 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $487,332 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,684 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,583 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,456 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $40,682 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $144,562 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,220 |
| Advertising and promotion | $260,868 |
| Office expenses | $49,560 |
| Information technology | $39,182 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,715 |
| Travel | $24,662 |
| 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 | $11,828 |
| Insurance | $12,300 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,836,161 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,245,827 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $707,906 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,375,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,989 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $38,661 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $432,387 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,809,770 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $817,064 |
| Grants payable | $3,157,000 |
| 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 | $3,974,064 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,669,948 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,165,758 |
| 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 | $9,809,770 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Eat Learn Play Foundation has awarded $6,000,640 in support to 21 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: EAT - FOOD | $2,500,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: LEARN - GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,020,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: LEARN - GENERAL PURPOSES | $500,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: PLAY - TOWN CAMP PROGRAM, PLAY - ACE KIDS GOLF PROGRAM | $350,000 |
Davidson, NC PURPOSE: LEARN - GENERAL PURPOSES | $200,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PLAY - PLAYGROUND PROJECT | $170,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Eat Learn Play Foundation has recieved totaling $17,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Touchstone Golf Foundation Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT MAKE- A WISH FOUNDATION | $17,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pledgeling Foundation Venice, CA | $2,856,994 | $17,411,331 |
Social Impact Fund Los Angeles, CA | $12,584,440 | $14,562,924 |
Solidaire Network Inc Oakland, CA | $12,776,145 | $7,898,596 |
Century Club Of San Diego La Jolla, CA | $2,243,411 | $13,615,886 |
Eat Learn Play Foundation Oakland, CA | $9,809,770 | $13,607,001 |
Cilhaas Supporting Foundation Alameda, CA | $0 | $0 |
Jacquie Foundation Incline Village, NV | $0 | -$1,353,234 |
Patricia And Paul Bragg Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $96,344,460 | $2,462,516 |
Devto Support Foundation Newport Beach, CA | $95,101,323 | $1,275,327 |
Rodan & Fields Prescription For Change Foundation San Francisco, CA | $4,001,646 | $2,863,722 |
Mz Foundation San Francisco, CA | $44,105,186 | $1,119,650 |
Northridge Hospital Foundation Northridge, CA | $34,105,593 | $7,650,276 |