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EIN 46-1064993

Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Seattle
State
Washington
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
Description
Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization nurtures young peoples curiosity, critical thinking, and desire to explore big questions through philosophy and ethics programs for students, educators, and families. PLATO aims to bring philosophy into the lives of young people and K-12 teachers and other educators. In 2022, over 3,000 educators and students participated in PLATO's online and in-person events, workshops, and classes. Additionally, over 45 Seattle public schools benefitted from PLATO's educational efforts.
Total revenues
$223,267
2023
Total expenses
$221,452
2023
Total assets
$66,097
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at PLATO

Our program aims to bring philosophy into the lives of young people and K-12 teachers and other educators. In 2022, over 3,000 educators and students participated in PLATOs online and in-person events, workshops, and classes. Over 45 Seattle public school classrooms participated in regular philosophy sessions over the school year. More than 100,000 people visited our new resource-rich website. Our Philosopher-in-Residence Program expanded nationally and is now operating in three new high schools, and creative new high school and middle school offerings attracted students and teachers across the country and internationally.

Who funds Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
MRS Giles Whiting FoundationHigh-School Humanities$60,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$17,500
San Juan Island Community FoundationProgram Support$5,100
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at PLATO

NameTitleCompensation
Jana Mohr LoneExecutive Director$57,500
Allison CohenPresident$0
Kyle RobertsonSecretary$0
Roberta IsraeloffVice President$0
Aaron YarmelTreasurer$750

Financials for PLATO

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$131,776
Program services$90,514
Investment income and dividends$1
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$976
Total revenues$223,267

Form 990s for PLATO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-03-04990View PDF
2022-122023-04-07990View PDF
Data update history
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from MRS Giles Whiting Foundation
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,100 from San Juan Island Community Foundation
July 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 24 new personnel
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3518 Fremont Ave N 353
Seattle, WA 98103
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
King County, WA
Website URL
plato-philosophy.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
46-1064993
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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