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EIN 23-1353547

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
35
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
Description
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse, located in east fairmount park, has been a treasured destination for over 100 years. Its mission is to provide and promote opportunities for unstructured free play for children.
Also known as...
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse
Total revenues
$2,253,989
2023
Total expenses
$1,437,323
2023
Total assets
$2,059,655
2023
Num. employees
35
2023

Program areas at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse, located in east fairmount park, has been a treasured destination for over 100 years. Its mission is to provide and promote opportunities for unstructured free play for children. Smith contributes to the development of healthy children, strong families, and sage communities by: 1) maintaining a proud tradition for free family admission; 2) partnering with community-based organizations to reach a diverse audience; and 3) advocating for the importance of play

Who funds Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Smith Richard Decd T WGeneral Operating$202,143
Make The World Better FoundationRestore Playground and Athletic Fields in Low-Income Neighborhood$187,126
William Penn FoundationExtended Summer Support: Prek-5 Summer Camp$65,000
...and 27 more grants received totalling $654,833

Personnel at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

NameTitleCompensation
Frances HooverExecutive Director$132,797
Shadirah MyrickBoard Member
Kathy E. OchrochPresident$0
Giuliano ApadulaSecretary$0
Erik SendelTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,054,985
Program services$179,251
Investment income and dividends$7,742
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$12,011
Total revenues$2,253,989

Form 990s for Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-10990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Riverfront RecaptureHartford, CT$3,724,147
Fort Wayne TrailsFort Wayne, IN$687,434
Community Inclusive RecreationBattle Creek, MI$640,500
Allegheny RiverTrail ParkPittsburgh, PA$2,358,040
Data update history
November 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $202,143 from Smith Richard Decd T W
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert Institution for Poor Boys and Girls
June 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3500 Reservior Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
smithplayground.org/ 
Phone
(215) 765-4325
IRS details
EIN
23-1353547
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
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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