Nonprofit · EIN 20-8568061
PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,053,228 | $3,630,160 | -$576,932 | $950,565 | $982,504 | -$31,939 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,986,553 | $3,043,199 | $943,354 | $1,270,606 | $700,613 | $569,993 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,437,535
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,962
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $414
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$386,269
- Other revenue
- -$386,269
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,462,750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $345,056
- Other salaries and wages
- $148,182
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $552,660
- Professional fundraising fees
- $311,751
- Accounting fees
- $53,961
- Occupancy
- $77,050
- Travel
- $168,313
- Program services (functional)
- $2,365,738
- Management and general (functional)
- $251,393
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,013,029
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,245,606
- Total assets, end of year
- $950,565
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $982,504
- Net assets, end of year
- -$31,939
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$271,406
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $239,467
- Gross receipts
- $3,556,967
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB GROSHONG | CEO Officer | 40 | $229,313 | $26,152 |
| JESSICA REED | COO Officer | 40 | $81,022 | $8,569 |
| WHITNEY KROENKE SILVERSTEIN | PRESIDENT/CO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN GLICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KORPONAI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARCHIE DRURY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTURO NUNEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANK DUDGEON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS UPKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN WOLFINGTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH TAEKMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE MADRA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA SILVA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HRYCK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD HOFFEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAKE GROSHONG | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $204,539 | $21,180 |
| JESSICA REED | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $74,000 | $7,662 |
| WHITNEY KROENKE | PRESIDENT/CO-FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN GLICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KORPONAI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARCHIE DRURY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTURO NUNEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANK DUDGEON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS UPKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRON WARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMAL MASHBURN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN WOLFINGTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH TAEKMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE MADRA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA SILVA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HRYCK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD HOFFEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 171 PIER AVE SUITE 271, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-5311
- In care of
- % JAKE GROSHONG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WHITNEY KROENKE SILVERSTEIN, 171 PIER AVENUE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
- Signed the 990
- JACOB GROSHONG, CEO
- Phone
- (310) 558-2900
- Website
- WWW.PLAYINGFORCHANGE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KELLEY HARDESTY SMITH AND CO
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-8568061 or by the name PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATION BY SUPPORTING MUSIC SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE CREATED AND OPERATED BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE.
Program accomplishments
- PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION EXPERIENCED ANOTHER YEAR OF TREMENDOUS GROWTH, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ADD 6 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS IN 5 COUNTRIES. PFCF OPENED ITS FIRST PROGRAM IN EUROPE, IN UKRAINE, OFFERING MUSIC AND ART OPPORTUNITIES IN BOMB SHELTERS AND PUBLIC SPACES IN TWO CITIES. PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO MAKE STRUCTURAL INVESTMENTS IN THE MAJORITY OF COUNTRIES WE WORK IN,HELPING TO BUILD FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR OUR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ESTABLISHING NEW SPATIAL STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN GEOGRAPHIC AREAS MUCH LACKING IN FACILITIES FOR THE UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS WE REACH.Expenses $2,365,738 · grants $1,462,750
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8568061
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $950,565
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,556,967
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,053,228 | $3,630,160 | $950,565 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,986,553 | $3,043,199 | $1,270,606 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,369,205 | $2,182,843 | $211,337 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8568061).
Questions about PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION is 20-8568061.
- Is PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WHITNEY KROENKE SILVERSTEIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $229,313 (JACOB GROSHONG, CEO).
- How much revenue does PLAYING FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,053,228, expenses of $3,630,160 and total assets of $950,565 at year end.
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