Learn N Play of Wooster
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Learn N Play of Wooster is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wooster, Ohio, registered in 1977, with $552,756 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
243 S Bever St, Wooster, OH, 44691 EIN 34-1192821 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$553K
▲ 21.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$536K
Net assets
$182K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Learn N Play of Wooster— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Learn N Play of Wooster: 4 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Learn N Play of Wooster— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Learn N Play of Wooster: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 243 S Bever St, Wooster, OH, 44691
- City
- Wooster
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $383K (FY2013) to $553K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $21KNet assets $182K
Operating margin
3.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$203K
Total liabilities
$21K
Net assets
$182K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $552,756▲21.5% | $535,562▲16.7% | $182,000▲3.4% | $202,895▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $454,992▼26.4% | $458,961▼6.7% | $175,962▼2.2% | $201,442▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $618,584▲37.8% | $491,679▼4.7% | $179,931▲239% | $218,985▲203% | 990 |
| 2021 | $448,988▼25.7% | $515,990▼5.6% | $53,019▼55.9% | $72,241▼49.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $604,568▲12.9% | $546,443▼0.4% | $120,118▲93.8% | $142,597▲72.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $535,703▼2.1% | $548,722▲2.1% | $61,993▼14.8% | $82,902▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $546,917▲34.0% | $537,629▲27.4% | $72,755▲20.4% | $92,744▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $408,113▲5.3% | $421,844▲15.9% | $60,433▼26.5% | $86,426▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $387,715▲1.0% | $364,014▼3.3% | $82,237▲40.5% | $96,164▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $384,038▲3.5% | $376,506▼4.6% | $58,534▲25.9% | $79,050▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $370,908▼3.2% | $394,595▼3.5% | $46,484▼33.5% | $62,740▼28.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $383,258 | $408,976▲1.8% | $69,886▼26.9% | $87,477▼20.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $401,584▼33.0% | $95,601▼10.8% | $109,851▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $598,959 | $107,209 | $129,783 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $254K total
4 grants to Learn N Play of Wooster totaling $254K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2023 | $44,040 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2022 | $146,800 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2021 | $45,252 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2019 | $17,725 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Learn N Play of Wooster a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Learn N Play of Wooster is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1192821, based in Wooster, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Learn N Play of Wooster's EIN?
- Learn N Play of Wooster's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1192821.
- How much revenue does Learn N Play of Wooster report?
- Learn N Play of Wooster reported $552,756 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Learn N Play of Wooster have?
- CharityIndex grades Learn N Play of Wooster C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Learn N Play of Wooster (EIN 34-1192821) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.