Play IT Forward
The mission of Play it Forward is to provide musical instruments, instruction and inspiring opportunities to students in the Pacific Northwest in the following ways: Accept new and …
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During the school year 2021-22, Play It Forward resumed in person lessons at all its partnered schools and piloted an in-person program at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Elementary School. Play It Forward maintained and grew their student roster from 100 students to 160 students through their relationship with 4 different organizations, creating reliable, no-cost creative learning opportunities to students in need. Play It Forward offered piano, guitar and ukulele lessons. These lessons were taught by 9 teachers who all taught in person at schools, or remotely via zoom or other digital formats. Three in person recitals were attended by 160 students and their families securing the reliable rhythm of learning and sharing with the community. Play It Forward facilitated …
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Mission
The mission of Play it Forward is to provide musical instruments, instruction and inspiring opportunities to students in the Pacific Northwest in the following ways: Accept new and used instruments to gift to students. Provide instruments and instruction to students through piano lessons taught by teachers who meet students at their school and/or program locations. Give performance opportunities to Play It Forward recipients at local outreaches and recitals. Provide scholarships for music lessons to students in need.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Play IT Forward with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPlay IT Forward is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Beaverton, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821708155. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $840K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Play IT Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821708155. 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.
Play IT Forward has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Play IT Forward is located in Beaverton, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Play IT Forward has $840K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Play IT Forward is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $840K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Play IT Forward. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Play IT Forward 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). It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
During the school year 2021-22, Play It Forward resumed in person lessons at all its partnered schools and piloted an in-person program at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Elementary School. Play It Forward maintained and grew their student roster from 100 students to 160 students through their relationship with 4 different organizations, creating reliable, no-cost creative learning opportunities to students in need. Play It Forward offered piano, guitar and ukulele lessons. These lessons were taught by 9 teachers who all taught in person at schools, or remotely via zoom or other digital formats. Three in person recitals were attended by 160 students and their families securing the reliable rhythm of... Play IT Forward is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $840K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Play IT Forward are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Play IT Forward is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821708155, 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
5 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
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PLAY IT FORWARD 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
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Officers & trustees (17)
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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 - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 56 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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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Founding date · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Play IT Forward
- What is Play IT Forward?
- Play IT Forward is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Beaverton, United States. During the school year 2021-22, Play It Forward resumed in person lessons at all its partnered schools and piloted an in-person program at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Elementary School. Play It Forward maintained and grew their student roster from 100 students to 160 students through their relationship with 4 different organizations, creating reliable, no-cost creative learning opportunities to students in need. Play It Forward offered piano, guitar and ukulele lessons. These lessons were taught by 9 teachers who all taught in person at schools, or remotely via zoom or other digital formats. Three in person recitals were attended by 160 students and their families securing the reliable rhythm of learning and sharing with the community. Play It Forward facilitated the donation of instruments to multiple schools, community centers, teachers & individuals impacting hundreds of students. 197 instruments were given to schools and aspiring students. The value of the pianos and other instruments given to the community totaled $197,499.
- When was Play IT Forward founded?
- Play IT Forward was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Play IT Forward?
- Marietta Harrison serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Play IT Forward located?
- Headquartered in Beaverton, OR, United States.
- What is Play IT Forward's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Play IT Forward trustworthy?
- Play IT Forward has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Play IT Forward's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 821708155.
- What is Play IT Forward's website?
- http://www.pifmusic.org