Program areas at Kaboom
Direct impact offerings - Kaboom! Seeks to end playspace inequity by addressing disparities in access to qualify 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 with. See schedule o.
Thought leadership - through media opportunities, conference attendance and developing relationships with influencers, funders, city leaders and community advocates, Kaboom! Seeks to lead the conversation and drive communications to support the advancement of its mission and to educate and inspire stakeholders and communities to take action to ensure kids have the opportunities to thrive. See schedule o.
Who funds Kaboom
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Kaboom
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Lysa Ratliff | Chief Executive Officer | $320,547 | 2024-01-29 |
| Gerry Megas | Chief Financial Officer | | 2024-01-29 |
| Carey Palmquist | Chief Program Officer | | 2024-01-29 |
| Carlyne Cardichon | Vice President Finance and Operations | $207,687 | 2022-12-31 |
| Tamara Grider Harris | Vice President, Marketing and Communications | | 2024-01-29 |
| ...and 40 more key personnel |
Financials for Kaboom
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $6,087,900 | $21,434,549 | -71.6% |
| Program services | $7,689,784 | $5,109,001 | 50.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $545,603 | $273,693 | 99.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $21,361 | -100% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $390,123 | $579,949 | -32.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $62,585 | $81,376 | -23.1% |
| Total revenues | $14,775,995 | $27,499,929 | -46.3% |
Organizations like Kaboom
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $4,491,050 |
| Farm Aid | 501(c)(3) | Cambridge, MA | $4,720,689 |
| Latinojustice Prldef | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $4,391,713 |
| Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $19,168,277 |
| National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) | 501(c)(3) | Alexandria, VA | $60,183,871 |
| Safe Kids Worldwide | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $7,069,682 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Newtown, CT | $25,529,583 |
| National Park Trust | 501(c)(3) | Rockville, MD | $4,513,920 |
| Friends of Hudson River Park | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $5,224,563 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $56,658,618 |
Data update history
January 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 7200 Wisconsin Ave 400
- Bethesda, MD 20814
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Website URL
- kaboom.org/
- Phone
- (202) 659-0215
- Facebook page
- kaboom
- Twitter profile
- @kaboom
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-1970904
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1996
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- N32: Parks and Playgrounds
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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