Nonprofit · EIN 45-3969713
WORDPLAY CINCY
Also known as Wordplay Cincy
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45223
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $282,369 | $284,740 | -$2,371 | $1,546,839 | $283,901 | $1,262,938 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $271,462 | $296,915 | -$25,453 | $1,559,527 | $294,218 | $1,265,309 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $362,673 | $569,522 | -$206,849 | $1,596,674 | $305,912 | $1,290,762 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $269,866
- of which government grants
- $23,760
- Program service revenue
- $18,686
- Investment income
- $932
- Net rental income
- -$7,116
- Other revenue
- -$7,115
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $18,324
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,356
- Other salaries and wages
- $80,696
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $152,942
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,420
- Occupancy
- $20,979
- Travel
- $53
- Depreciation
- $36,344
- Program services (functional)
- $125,234
- Management and general (functional)
- $145,659
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,847
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,559,527
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,546,839
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $283,901
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,262,938
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,306,139
- Publicly traded securities
- $919
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,262,938
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$6,184
- Gross receipts
- $290,285
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wally Hart | Executive Director Former | 40 | $16,615 |
| Desirae Hosley | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $7,115 |
| Steve Yandell | Board Emeritus Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Timm West | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Manuel Iris | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Strunk | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Moorman | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chim Okoroji | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Spring Starr Pillow | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brice Mickey | Co-Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Qeiara Fuller | Co-Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Espy | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kristen Copeland | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Tuttle | Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $89,000 |
| Aaron Parker | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Moorman | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tom Strunk | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tina Macon | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Timm West | Board Emeritus Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Govinda Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Manuel Iris | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristen Copeland | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Brice Mickey | Co-Chair Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Steve Yandell | Vice Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Espy | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Qeiara Fuller | Co-Chair Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Iris | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Govinda Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tina Macon | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Aaron Parker | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ewaniki Moore-Hawkins | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Yandell | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jess Delisio | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Timm West | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michele Kiner | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Amy Tuttle | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1556 CHASE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45223-2146
- In care of
- % DESIRAE HOSLEY
- Signed the 990
- DESIRAE HOSLEY, Executive Director
- Phone
- (513) 544-2598
- Website
- www.wordplaycincy.org
- 990-N for 2012 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Asante Sparks, 4041 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati OH 45223. Mailing address: 4041 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati OH 45223.
- Return prepared by
- 1 Tax
Mission
WordPlay Cincy sparks storytelling through creative expression and arts in healing with Cincinnatis young people to cultivate belonging, celebrate our strengths, and empower the community in its pursuit of social justice.
Program accomplishments
- Provides creative literacy opportunities to young people across Cincinnati through community- and school-based programs.Expenses $125,234 · grants $18,324 · revenue $282,369
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3969713
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,546,839
- Income (IRS master file)
- $290,285
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $282,369 | $284,740 | $1,546,839 | XML |
| 990-T | July 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2024 | $271,462 | $296,915 | $1,559,527 | XML |
| 990-T | July 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2023 | $362,673 | $569,522 | $1,596,674 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $710,678 | $555,837 | $1,809,166 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Asante Sparks Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-3969713).
Questions about WORDPLAY CINCY
- What is the EIN of WORDPLAY CINCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORDPLAY CINCY is 45-3969713.
- Is WORDPLAY CINCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to WORDPLAY CINCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORDPLAY CINCY 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 WORDPLAY CINCY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WORDPLAY CINCY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORDPLAY CINCY?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,615 (Wally Hart, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WORDPLAY CINCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $282,369, expenses of $284,740 and total assets of $1,546,839 at year end.
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