Nonprofit · EIN 52-1970904
KABOOM INC
Tax-exempt · BETHESDA, MD 20814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $21,524,179 | $25,091,649 | -$3,567,470 | $24,686,878 | $9,344,051 | $15,342,827 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $21,542,394 | $23,594,205 | -$2,051,811 | $29,033,648 | $10,679,545 | $18,354,103 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $21,464,465 | $25,061,925 | -$3,597,460 | $32,769,790 | $12,589,686 | $20,180,104 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,963,291
- Program service revenue
- $8,527,670
- Investment income
- $1,033,218
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $377,016
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $400,573
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $712,242
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,384,350
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,182,227
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,625
- Accounting fees
- $83,532
- Occupancy
- $639,626
- Travel
- $724,236
- Depreciation
- $192,181
- Program services (functional)
- $22,655,240
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,426,601
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,009,808
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,033,648
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,686,878
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,344,051
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,342,827
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,274,435
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,782,339
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,789,626
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,553,201
- Gross receipts
- $26,250,025
- Employees
- 76
- Volunteers
- 8,627
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYSA RATLIFF | CEO Officer | 50 | $408,590 | $17,949 |
| GEORGE MEGAS | CFO Officer | 45 | $245,855 | $39,848 |
| JAMES SIEGAL | SENIOR FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 41 | $231,884 | $45,575 |
| CARLYNE CARDICHON | VP FINANCE & OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 48 | $218,009 | $48,466 |
| CARRIE LEOVY | SENIOR STRATEGIST Highest-paid employee | 44 | $201,306 | $46,112 |
| DANIELLE TURNAGE | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 44 | $205,543 | $22,660 |
| RONDA JACKSON | VP REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,721 | $21,711 |
| LYNN M ROSS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LADAN MANTEGHI | BOARD VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE VEGA O'NEIL | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WAYNE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ARATEN | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 11/2025 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY MANUEL PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARHONDA BOSSIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HARDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCHELLE HAYNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 |
| VINCENT J LUMIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 |
| ERIC ROTHMAN | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 11/2025 Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 |
| JEWEL JAMES SIMMONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY FESENMYER | BOARD MEMBER - ELECTED 11/2025 Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARION MCFADDEN | BOARD MEMBER - ELECTED 11/2025 Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYSA RATLIFF | CEO Officer | 53 | $421,637 | $18,677 |
| GEORGE MEGAS | CFO Officer | 45 | $261,231 | $40,340 |
| CARLYNE CARDICHON | VP FINANCE & OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 49 | $229,694 | $47,600 |
| JAMES SIEGAL | SENIOR FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $210,166 | $46,812 |
| RONDA JACKSON | VP POLICY, ADVOCACY & IMPA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $220,598 | $23,655 |
| DANIELLE TURNAGE | VP PROGRAM OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 44 | $211,138 | $23,768 |
| CAREY PALMQUIST | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 48 | $206,878 | $19,541 |
| LYNN M ROSS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LADAN MANTEGHI | BOARD VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WAYNE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE VEGA O'NEIL | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ARATEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEWEL JAMES SIMMONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT J LUMIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY MANUEL PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC ROTHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYSA RATLIFF | CEO Officer | 50 | $318,831 | $14,711 |
| GEORGE MEGAS | CFO Officer | 47 | $238,942 | $39,102 |
| CARLYNE CARDICHON | VP FINANCE & OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 48 | $211,004 | $43,607 |
| JAMES SIEGAL | SENIOR FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $212,074 | $41,968 |
| CAREY PALMQUIST | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 47 | $227,959 | $23,510 |
| RONDA JACKSON | VP POLICY, ADVOCACY & IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $198,669 | $23,012 |
| DANIELLE TURNAGE | VP PROGRAM OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 44 | $193,165 | $22,480 |
| LYNN M ROSS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LADAN MANTEGHI | BOARD VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC ROTHMAN | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WAYNE | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ARATEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT J LUMIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY MANUEL PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE VEGA O'NEIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JEWEL JAMES SIMMONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7200 WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814-4811
- In care of
- % DARELL HAMMOND
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CARLYNE CARDICHON, 7200 WISCONSIN AVE 400, BETHESDA, MD 20814
- Signed the 990
- CARLYNE CARDICHON, SVP, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
- Phone
- (202) 659-0215
- Website
- WWW.KABOOM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COUNCILOR BUCHANAN & MITCHELL PC
Mission
KABOOM!, INC., WHICH WE REFER TO AS KABOOM!, IS THE NATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT WORKS TO END PLAYSPACE INEQUITY BY UNITING WITH COMMUNITIES TO BUILD KID-DESIGNED PLAYSPACES THAT CAN SPARK JOY AND FOSTER A SENSE OF BELONGING FOR THE KIDS WHO ARE OFTEN DENIED OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE.
Program accomplishments
- DIRECT IMPACT OFFERINGS - KABOOM! SEEKS TO END PLAYSPACE INEQUITY BY ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO AND QUALITY OF PLACES TO PLAY. KABOOM! PLAYSPACES INCLUDE PLAYSPACE PROJECTS (PLAYGROUNDS, MULTISPORT COURTS, AND ADVENTURE COURSES) AND PLAY EVERYWHERE GRANTS, EACH DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE COMMUNITIES KABOOM! WORKS ALONGSIDE. SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $20,684,497 · grants $400,573 · revenue $8,207,975
- THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - THROUGH MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FUNDERS, CITY LEADERS, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDER. KABOOM! SEEKS TO LEAD THE CONVERSATION AND DRIVE COMMUNICATIONS TO RAISE THE AWARENESS OF PLAYSPACES AS AN EQUITY ISSUE AND TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITIES TO TAKE ACTION TO ENSURE KIDS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE. SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $1,970,743 · revenue $319,695
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1970904
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,686,878
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,250,025
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $21,524,179 | $25,091,649 | $24,686,878 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $21,542,394 | $23,594,205 | $29,033,648 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $21,464,465 | $25,061,925 | $32,769,790 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,775,995 | $17,558,280 | $34,091,503 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1970904).
Questions about KABOOM INC
- What is the EIN of KABOOM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KABOOM INC is 52-1970904.
- Is KABOOM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to KABOOM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KABOOM INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KABOOM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KABOOM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KABOOM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CARLYNE CARDICHON.
- Who are the officers and directors of KABOOM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $408,590 (LYSA RATLIFF, CEO).
- How much revenue does KABOOM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,524,179, expenses of $25,091,649 and total assets of $24,686,878 at year end.
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