EIN 81-2377796

Magical Bridge Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Magical Bridge Foundation redefines inclusive playgrounds through world-renowned innovative design, creating welcoming spaces for all ages and abilities. They exceed industry standards by removing physical and social barriers in traditional playgrounds. In 2022, they worked on design and development of three local playground projects and two in Singapore. They also provide onsite programming for their currently open playgrounds such as a kindness ambassador program and a summer music concert series. The foundation is located in Palo Alto, CA.
Total revenues
$5,770,246
2022
Total expenses
$2,385,545
2022
Total assets
$5,846,644
2022
Num. employees
11
2022

Program areas at Magical Bridge Foundation

In 2022, we continued to work on the design and development of three playground projects locally in mountain view, santa clara, and at cesar chavez middle school in east palo alto. We also continued design work on two playgrounds in singapore, one at the national museum, and another at sun plaza park.in 2022, we opened two new playgrounds locally, one in sunnyvale and the other in morgan hill.developed new opportunities and produced preliminary design specifications for future playground projects, including at bell street park in east palo alto and a licensing project in new zealand. Continued efforts at outreach and education to promote inclusive play. Continued efforts to innovate the experiences at the playgrounds through innovative equipment, and innovative design practices.
Provided onsite programming for our currently open playgrounds including a kindness ambassador program for teen students and a summer music concert series.

Who funds Magical Bridge Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Youth Development$2,762,000
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$1,912,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$262,700
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Magical Bridge Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Olenka VillarrealChief Executive Officer$190,000
Jill AsherDirector$0
Jill HoffspiegelExecutive Director$45,389
Maria HassidDirector of Operations and Talent$143,505
Jay GluckmanDirector of Education
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Magical Bridge Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,279,096
Program services$491,150
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,770,246

Form 990s for Magical Bridge Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-11990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-02-10990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Sobrato Family Foundation (SFF)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $62,332 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
552 Waverley 200
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Website URL
magicalbridge.org/ 
Phone
(650) 538-2850
IRS details
EIN
81-2377796
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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