2026-07-14T06:08:49-07:00 2025-12-31 453841539 Ellen Fontana CPA LLC 2451 Mcmullen Booth Road 309 Clearwater FL 33759 990 2025-01-01 842170389 Rooted in Play Corp ROOT 8134942637 7611 S Sparkman St Tampa FL 33616 Margaret Willman CEO 8134942637 2026-04-14 true Ellen Fontana P01327163 7274310354 2026-07-14 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Margaret Willman 7611 S Sparkman St Tampa FL 33616 233358 false X https://www.rootedinplay.org/ X 2019 FL To ensure that all children have access to childhood play opportunities. The Organization encourages children to get outside, enjoy the natural world, and to create place, time, and space for self-directed play. The Organization serves families, children of all ages, and educators in the Tampa Bay area who are interested in the benefits of self-directed play. 5 5 2 10 0 0 63941 217832 3922 15523 7 3 0 67870 233358 0 0 34099 102967 0 0 21444 101965 55543 204932 12327 28426 35042 72699 0 9231 35042 63468 Rooted in Play Corp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in 2019 and based in Tampa, Florida. The organizations mission is to ensure all children have access to child-led play by creating free, self-directed outdoor play opportunities for families, children, and educators in the Tampa Bay area. false false 186965 0 15523 Popup Adventure Playground Project: The organization operated monthly free popup adventure playgrounds throughout Hillsborough County. In 2025, the program delivered 10 regular popup events and 5 specialized sensory hour events (15 total), serving 486 unique families across all years of operation, with attendance growing steadily through 2025. Events are free to attend and open to all children and families regardless of income. Every Child Plays Camp Program: In 2025, the organization launched its first summer camp program under the Every Child Plays grant. The program delivered 7 weeks of camp, including 2 shortened holiday-break weeks, 1 spring break week, and 4 consecutive full weeks in June, serving approximately 15-16 children per week at sites in Hillsborough County. Private Event Services: The organization provided playground setup services for schools and community organizations, generating $15,523 in earned revenue - a significant increase from $3,922 in 2024, reflecting growing demand from outside organizations. Financial Summary: Total revenues were $233,358 in 2025, up from $67,870 in 2024. Grant revenue of $207,505 came primarily from the Childrens Board of Hillsborough County ($197,505) and United Way Suncoast ($10,000). Program services represented 91% of total expenses. The organization ended 2025 with net assets of $63,468. 186965 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true false true false true false false false FL X Maggie Willman 8133616635 7611 South Sparkman St Tampa FL 33616 Erin Bell Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Catherine Hamelin Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Hough-Telford Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Pam Kynkor Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Meg Pabst Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Ashli Givens COO 30.00 X 18400 0 0 Margaret Willman CEO 20.00 X 12900 0 0 31300 0 0 false false false 10000 197505 10327 217832 Child play events 900099 15523 0 0 15523 3 0 3 233358 15523 0 3 31300 21715 9585 0 64550 64550 0 0 7117 6405 712 0 3950 0 3950 0 475 475 0 0 5853 3477 2376 0 8094 8094 0 0 1021 1021 0 0 5058 4425 633 0 Supplies 20384 20384 0 0 Training, travel & conferences 3932 3221 711 0 Contract labor 53198 53198 0 0 204932 186965 17967 0 18404 50801 1598 682 7829 12124 3554 6456 5103 2467 3657 2636 35042 72699 9231 0 9231 X 35042 63468 35042 63468 35042 72699 28426 X true X false true false X 0 2673 3658 56600 63941 217832 344704 0 0 2673 3658 56600 63941 217832 344704 0 344704 7 3 10 0 13 13 344727 27799 0.99990 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous 2023: 13. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 5103 2467 2636 2636 X Pt X, Line 2 The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for income tax has been reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The Organization accounts for uncertain tax positions, if any, in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. Management is not aware of any activities that would jeopardize the Organizations tax-exempt status. The Organization is not aware of any tax positions that it has taken that are subject to a significant degree of uncertainty. With a few exceptions, the Organization is subject to income tax examination for up to three years after tax returns are filed. Pt VI, Line 11b Form 990 is emailed to all Board Members for review prior to filing. Pt VI, Line 12c At each Board meeting, any potential conflicts of interest are addressed by the Board with appropriate action taken in accordance with policy. Pt VI, Line 18 Form 1023 and Form 990 available upon request. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.