Nonprofit · EIN 45-3452563
YOU CAN PLAY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DENVER, CO 80207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $64,257 | $198,262 | -$134,005 | $287,719 | $0 | $287,719 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $347,783 | $364,399 | -$16,616 | $421,724 | $0 | $421,724 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $192,692 | $358,672 | -$165,980 | $438,339 | $0 | $438,339 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,186
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,071
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,225
- Travel
- $19,632
- Program services (functional)
- $189,359
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,903
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $421,724
- Total assets, end of year
- $287,719
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $287,719
- Gross receipts
- $64,257
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kitts | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David Palumbo | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Miner | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Lovins | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Zola | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Kitts | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David Palumbo | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Miner | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Lovings | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Zola | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Kitts | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David Palumbo | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Miner | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Lovings | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7460, DENVER, CO 80207-0460
- In care of
- % BRIAN KITTS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Brian Kitts, PO Box 7460, Denver, CO 80207
- Signed the 990
- Brian Kitts, Board Director
- Phone
- (303) 726-1037
- Website
- youcanplayproject.org
- Return prepared by
- Nonprofit Technical Assistance Center
Mission
YCP is dedicated to providing education that erases homophobia from locker rooms and sports venues. They work at providing support based on recognizing talent, dedication and skill for all athletes and fans regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin or other discriminatory factors.
Program accomplishments
- YCP continued its work in promoting allyship in sports. The organization continues working on behalf of LGBTQ+ athletes, staff and fans, and their allies. Continued partnerships, featuring fan outreach and educational programs, with the teams and leagues including the National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), Professional Golfers Association (PGA), ATP Tours (Tennis) and others highlighting the importance of including the best teammates, regardless of orientation and identity.Expenses $189,359
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 | 990 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
- 45-3452563
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R26)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $287,719
- Income (IRS master file)
- $64,257
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- August 11, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $64,257 | $198,262 | $287,719 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $347,783 | $364,399 | $421,724 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $192,692 | $358,672 | $438,339 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $371,018 | $304,150 | $604,319 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 45-3452563).
Questions about YOU CAN PLAY
- What is the EIN of YOU CAN PLAY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOU CAN PLAY is 45-3452563.
- Is YOU CAN PLAY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
- Are donations to YOU CAN PLAY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOU CAN PLAY 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 YOU CAN PLAY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did YOU CAN PLAY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of YOU CAN PLAY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Brian Kitts.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOU CAN PLAY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does YOU CAN PLAY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,257, expenses of $198,262 and total assets of $287,719 at year end.
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