Nonprofit · EIN 47-5552672
GAME ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $61,438 | $53,005 | $8,433 | $10,340 | $148,555 | -$138,215 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $145,754 | $174,448 | -$28,694 | $1,954 | $148,602 | -$146,648 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,219
- Program service revenue
- $57,219
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $14,350
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,911
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,014
- Occupancy
- $1,065
- Other expenses
- $16,015
- Program services (functional)
- $33,409
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,954
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,340
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $148,555
- Net assets, end of year
- -$138,215
- Cash, savings and investments
- $10,340
- Gross receipts
- $61,438
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Holcomb | Executive Dir. | 40 | $14,350 |
| Jonathan Cassie | President | 10 | $0 |
| Anthony Adamo | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Greg Horton | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Ron McElroy | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Kathleen Mercury | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Fiona Rene | Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Holcomb | Executive Dir. | 40 | $43,954 |
| Joshua Archer | President | 10 | $0 |
| Ron McElroy | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jonathan Cassie | President | 10 | $0 |
| Michael Azzolino | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Anthony Adamo | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Fiona Rene | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Greg Horton | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Kathleen Mercury | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Veitch | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7 MOUNT LASSEN DR STE A120, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-1160
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 742 Appleberry Dr, San Rafael CA 94903
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Joshua Archer, 742 Appleberry Dr, San Rafael CA 94903
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Herbert Holcomb, Executive Director
- Phone
- (415) 347-3446
- Website
- www.thegameacademy.org
- Return prepared by
- Malvoso CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-5552672 or by the name GAME ACADEMY.
- 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
The Game Academy creates and supports game-based education that empowers life-long learners to achieve academic, social, emotional and personal success.
Program accomplishments
- Enrichment Gaming Program: Provides inclusive weekly games in a mentorship model focused on social emotional learning and growth.Expenses $33,409
- The program has seen an enrollment of more than 275 distinct participants since 2019. And an average re-enrollment rate of90% and an average program participation duration of more than 4 years.
- Adventure Gaming Camps - Provided more than 750 hours of gaming, mentorship, and immersion with peers across 6-8 weeks each summer.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5552672
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,340
- Income (IRS master file)
- $61,438
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $61,438 | $53,005 | $10,340 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $145,754 | $174,448 | $1,954 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Joshua Archer | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 47-5552672).
Questions about GAME ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of GAME ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GAME ACADEMY is 47-5552672.
- Is GAME ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to GAME ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GAME ACADEMY 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 GAME ACADEMY 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 GAME ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GAME ACADEMY?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Joshua Archer.
- Who are the officers and directors of GAME ACADEMY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,350 (Herbert Holcomb, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does GAME ACADEMY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $61,438, expenses of $53,005 and total assets of $10,340 at year end.
Other nonprofits in SAN RAFAEL
- DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EIN 94-1156525 · last filed 990 for 2025
- HOFFMAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION EIN 33-0627187 · last filed 990 for 2024
- MARIN ACADEMY EIN 94-1186189 · last filed 990 for 2025
- 10000 DEGREES EIN 95-3667812 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION EIN 68-0160429 · last filed 990 for 2024
- BRANDEIS HILLEL DAY SCHOOL - MARIN EIN 47-1253063 · last filed 990 for 2025
- THE RP GROUP INC EIN 94-3207140 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SHINING STAR FOUNDATION EIN 68-0221149 · last filed 990 for 2025