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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2246042

THE PLAY BRIGADE INC

Tax-exempt · BROOKLINE, MA 02446

Financials

$59K$59K2023$153K$35K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE PLAY BRIGADE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$152,934$35,411$117,523$221,072$0$221,072
June 30, 2024990-EZ$58,908$59,145-$237$103,549$0$103,549
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$152,934

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,773
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$6,560
Occupancy
$843
Other expenses
$24,235
Program services (functional)
$23,290

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$103,549
Total assets, end of year
$221,072
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$221,072
Cash, savings and investments
$217,698
Gross receipts
$152,934

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAWN S OATESPRESIDENT AND CEO30$0
JUSTIN E OATESTREASURER AND CFO4$0
DAVID JENSENCLERK0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILLIAM HALLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$63,462
DAWN S OATESPRESIDENT AND CEO30$0
JUSTIN E OATESTREASURER AND CFO4$0
DAVID JENSENCLERK0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 89, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-0001
In care of
% DAWN OATES
Signed the 990-EZ
DAWN OATES, PRESIDENT
Phone
(781) 763-7529
Return prepared by
JOHNSON O'CONNOR FERON & CARUCCI LLP

Mission

WE ARE A BRIGADE OF VOLUNTEERS, CORPORATION AND COMMUNITY LEADERS DEDICATED TO CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCLUSIVE PLAY, RECREATION, AND SPORTS WHERE EVERYONE PARTICIPATES AND BELONGS REGARDLESS OF AGE OR ABILITY. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR DISABILITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION. NOT FOR PROFIT, BUT FOR THE COMMON GOOD. OUR MISSION GOES BEYOND JUST GIVING A WHEELCHAIR A CURB CUT. IT GIVES A COMMUNINTY A LIFE. THE PLAY BRIGADE BELIEVES THAT INCLUSION, THE IDEA THAT EVERYONE PARTICIPATES AND EVERYONE BELONGS, IS THE CORENERSTONE OF COMMUNITY. AS SUCH, THE WORK WE DO IS INCLUSIVE RATHER THAN "SPECIALIZED, AND WE RAISE THE BAR BEYOND ADA COMPLIANT. WE CREATE AWARENESS OF INCLUSION AS A SOCIAL PROBLEM, ILLUSTRATING HOW INDIVIDUALS AND ENTIRE COMMUNITIES BENEFIT WHEN EVERY PERSON HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND BELONG. SO WE EMPOWER.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: PROVIDING CONTINUED SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF INCLUSION AND ITS IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. PROVIDING CONSULTING SERVICES TO BOSTON BUSINESS LEADERS TO DEMONSTRATE HOW INCLUSION-MINDED PLANNING CAN INCREASE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT SATISFACTION AND BUSINESS REVENUE. CONTINUING TO DEVELOP A SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF FUN, RECREATIONAL AND SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES THE BOSTON AREA, WITH A "PLAY GRADE" ON FEATURES RELEVANT TO THOSE IN THE DISABILITIES WORLD.PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE FIRST FULL-SCALE EFFORT TO MAKE ART CARTS ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS AT THE ANNUAL BURNING MAN FESTIVAL.
    Expenses $23,290

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2246042
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
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$221,072
Income (IRS master file)
$152,934

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$152,934$35,411$221,072XML
990-EZJune 2024$58,908$59,145$103,549XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 2018–––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 47-2246042).

Questions about THE PLAY BRIGADE INC

What is the EIN of THE PLAY BRIGADE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PLAY BRIGADE INC is 47-2246042.
Is THE PLAY BRIGADE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to THE PLAY BRIGADE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE PLAY BRIGADE INC 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 THE PLAY BRIGADE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE PLAY BRIGADE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of THE PLAY BRIGADE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE PLAY BRIGADE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $152,934, expenses of $35,411 and total assets of $221,072 at year end.

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