Nonprofit · EIN 84-2170389
ROOTED IN PLAY CORP
Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33616
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $233,358 | $204,932 | $28,426 | $72,699 | $9,231 | $63,468 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $217,832
- of which government grants
- $197,505
- Program service revenue
- $15,523
- Investment income
- $3
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $31,300
- Other salaries and wages
- $64,550
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $102,967
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,950
- Occupancy
- $8,094
- Depreciation
- $1,021
- Program services (functional)
- $186,965
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,967
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,042
- Total assets, end of year
- $72,699
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,231
- Net assets, end of year
- $63,468
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,636
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $63,468
- Gross receipts
- $233,358
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashli Givens | COO Officer | 30 | $18,400 |
| Margaret Willman | CEO Officer | 20 | $12,900 |
| Erin Bell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Catherine Hamelin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Catherine Hough-Telford | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Kynkor | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Meg Pabst | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7611 S SPARKMAN ST, TAMPA, FL 33616-2128
- In care of
- % ASHLI GIVENS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 7611 S Sparkman St, Tampa FL 33616
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Margaret Willman, 7611 S Sparkman St, Tampa, FL 33616
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Ashli Givens, 7611 S Sparkman St, Tampa FL 33616
- Signed the 990
- Margaret Willman, CEO
- Phone
- (813) 494-2637
- Website
- www.rootedinplay.org
- Return prepared by
- Ellen Fontana CPA LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $186,965 · revenue $15,523
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | No data |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2170389
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $72,699
- Income (IRS master file)
- $233,358
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Ashli Givens | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about ROOTED IN PLAY CORP
- What is the EIN of ROOTED IN PLAY CORP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROOTED IN PLAY CORP is 84-2170389.
- Is ROOTED IN PLAY CORP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to ROOTED IN PLAY CORP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROOTED IN PLAY CORP 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 ROOTED IN PLAY CORP 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 ROOTED IN PLAY CORP 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 ROOTED IN PLAY CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Margaret Willman.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROOTED IN PLAY CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,400 (Ashli Givens, COO).
- How much revenue does ROOTED IN PLAY CORP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $233,358, expenses of $204,932 and total assets of $72,699 at year end.
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