Iowa Association for Play Therapy
The primary function of this non profit is the clinical application of play therapy in practical learning and clinical application.
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Visit www.iowaa4pt.orgAbout Iowa Association for Play Therapy
The organization's purpose is to promote the value of play, play therapy, and credentialed play therapists. The organization encourages communication about issues and trends in the field of play therapy among mental health and allied professionals in the state of iowa. The organization provides training in play therapy through education, conferences and consultation opportunities. The organization supports the development of clinical training in play therapy through the institutions of higher learning in the state of iowa. The organization supports research and publications related to play therapy as a viable treatment modality. See schedule o see schedule o see schedule 0
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Mission
The primary function of this non profit is the clinical application of play therapy in practical learning and clinical application.
Focus areas & reach
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Iowa Association for Play Therapy has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIowa Association for Play Therapy is a registered health nonprofit based in Cedar Rapids, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 421446723. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $70K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Iowa Association for Play Therapy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421446723. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Iowa Association for Play Therapy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Iowa Association for Play Therapy is located in Cedar Rapids, IA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Iowa Association for Play Therapy has $70K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Iowa Association for Play Therapy is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $70K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Iowa Association for Play Therapy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Iowa Association for Play Therapy holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The organization's purpose is to promote the value of play, play therapy, and credentialed play therapists. The organization encourages communication about issues and trends in the field of play therapy among mental health and allied professionals in the state of iowa. The organization provides training in play therapy through education, conferences and consultation opportunities. The organization supports the development of clinical training in play therapy through the institutions of higher learning in the state of iowa. The organization supports research and publications related to play therapy as a viable treatment modality. See schedule o see schedule o see schedule 0 Iowa Association for Play Therapy is classified as a health organization registered in United States.
Among health charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $70K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Iowa Association for Play Therapy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Iowa Association for Play Therapy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421446723, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
IOWA ASSOCIATION FOR PLAY THERAPY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 40 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Iowa Association for Play Therapy
- What is Iowa Association for Play Therapy?
- Iowa Association for Play Therapy is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Cedar Rapids, United States. The organization's purpose is to promote the value of play, play therapy, and credentialed play therapists. The organization encourages communication about issues and trends in the field of play therapy among mental health and allied professionals in the state of iowa. The organization provides training in play therapy through education, conferences and consultation opportunities. The organization supports the development of clinical training in play therapy through the institutions of higher learning in the state of iowa. The organization supports research and publications related to play therapy as a viable treatment modality. See schedule o see schedule o see schedule 0
- Who leads Iowa Association for Play Therapy?
- Thea Bedell serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Iowa Association for Play Therapy located?
- Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA, United States.
- What is Iowa Association for Play Therapy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Iowa Association for Play Therapy trustworthy?
- Iowa Association for Play Therapy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Iowa Association for Play Therapy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 421446723.
- What is Iowa Association for Play Therapy's website?
- http://www.iowaa4pt.org/