Nonprofit · EIN 85-3637110
COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT
Also known as STREAM
Tax-exempt · VANCOUVER, WA 98668
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $357,382 | $422,868 | -$65,486 | $155,436 | $27,888 | $127,548 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $532,066 | $413,135 | $118,931 | $220,862 | $27,828 | $193,034 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $108,958 | $116,391 | -$7,433 | $122,928 | $48,824 | $74,104 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $319,726
- of which government grants
- $192,000
- Program service revenue
- $38,800
- Investment income
- $1
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,145
- Other revenue
- -$1,145
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $27,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $68,439
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $107,433
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,837
- Occupancy
- $20,784
- Travel
- $1,572
- Depreciation
- $12,841
- Program services (functional)
- $118,840
- Management and general (functional)
- $298,081
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,947
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $220,862
- Total assets, end of year
- $155,436
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,888
- Net assets, end of year
- $127,548
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,132
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $122,048
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,500
- Gross receipts
- $363,182
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE DIAZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $27,500 |
| AMELIA SHELLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HAILEY HEATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNE BENNETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ALYSSA HOYT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIGUEL HERERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELISE WESTBROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY SISSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE CHAPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KOREY DUNKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAELA LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE BARCOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMELIA SHELLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| G CODY QJ GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAILEY HEATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE SACAMANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALYSSA HOYT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUBA JAGANNATHAN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIGUEL HERERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA MONKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELISE WESTBROOKS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY SISSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNE BENNETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Wyckoff | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dave Barcos | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jeanne Bennett | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| Amelia Shelley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| G Cody QJ Goldberg | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Hailey Heath | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Alyssa Hoyt | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Christina Monks | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kate Sacamano | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Maureen Montague | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Monica Santos-Pinacho | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Sisson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Elise Westbrooks | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kristen Flowers | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Katie Runyan | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Suba Jagannathan | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2700 CAPLES AVE UNIT 5797, VANCOUVER, WA 98668-0908
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CATHERINE DIAZ, 2700 CAPLES AVE BOX 5797, VANCOUVER, WA 98668
- Signed the 990
- CATHERINE DIAZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (360) 798-8768
- Website
- COLUMBIAPLAYPROJECT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PLYMALE & GILLESPIE CPAS PLLC
Mission
COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT PROVIDES INCLUSIVE SPACES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG-AT-HEART TO HAVE SHARED PLAY EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE THEM TO DISCOVER THEIR PASSIONS.
Program accomplishments
- POP-UP MUSEUM: COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT'S POP-UP MUSEUM DELIVERS MOBILE, HANDS-ON STREAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, READING, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH) EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS CLARK COUNTY. PROGRAMMING IS HOSTED AT SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, LIBRARIES, AND PARTNER SITES, INCREASING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION PLAY, ART-MAKING, SCIENCE EXPLORATION, AND COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND CAREGIVER-CHILD INTERACTION. IN 2025 CPP EXPANDED THE REACH OF ITS MOBILE PROGRAMMING, SERVING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH BOTH FREE AND FEE-FOR-SERVICE EVENTS AND STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $68,074 · revenue $29,028
- INDOOR PLAY SPACE: COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT HOSTS A MONTHLY FREE INDOOR PLAY SPACE, PROVIDING A CONSISTENT, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS TO PLAY, CONNECT AND TEAM TOGETHER. HELD AT COMMUNITY BASED LOCATIONS, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE REDUCES BARRIERS TO ACCESS BY OFFERING FREE ENTRY AND INTENTIONALLY SERVING FAMILIES WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM EXPERIENCES. IN 2025 CPP CONTINUED TO GROW ATTENDANCE AND DEEPEN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, POSITIONING THE PROGRAM AS A CORNERSTONE OF ITS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS.Expenses $18,741
- WIGGLES AND GIGGLES: WIGGLES AND GIGGLES IS A TICKETED, FAMILY-FOCUSED PROGRAM THAT COMBINES INTERACTIVE PLAY WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SUCH AS MUSIC, MOVEMENT, AND PERFORMANCE. DESIGNED TO ENGAGE BOTH CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS EARLY LEARNING THROUGH JOYFUL, SHARED EXPERIENCES. EVENTS FEATURE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ALONGSIDE GUEST PERFORMERS, INCLUDING MUSICIANS AND EDUCATORS, CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR FAMILILES TO ENGAGE WITH CPP'S PROGRAMMING. IN 2025 WIGGLES AND GIGGLES CONTINUES AS A KEY EARNED-REVENUE PROGRAM WHILE MAINTAINING A STRONG FOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL VALUE AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION.Expenses $7,440 · revenue $3,044
- ADDITONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS FAMILY PLAY DAY, GRANDPARENTS' PLAY DAY, AND SEASONAL OR PARTNER-BASED PROGRAMMING, AS WELL AS SMALLER-SCALE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. THESE PROGRAMS COLLECTIVELY EXPAND CPP'S REACH, SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BUILDING, AND REINFORCE ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE INCLUSIVE, PLAY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2025 COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT HIRED ITS FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND CAPACITY TO EXPAND PROGRAMS AND ADVANCE PLANNING FOR A PERMANENT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM.Expenses $24,585 · revenue $6,728
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
- 85-3637110
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $155,436
- Income (IRS master file)
- $363,182
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $357,382 | $422,868 | $155,436 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $532,066 | $413,135 | $220,862 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $108,958 | $116,391 | $122,928 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $247,608 | $151,874 | $110,439 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-3637110).
Questions about COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT
- What is the EIN of COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT is 85-3637110.
- Is COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT 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 COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT 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 COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT 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 COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CATHERINE DIAZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,500 (CATHERINE DIAZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COLUMBIA PLAY PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $357,382, expenses of $422,868 and total assets of $155,436 at year end.
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