Play Learn & Grow Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bay City, Michigan, registered in 2015, with $2,279,249 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.3M
▲ 10.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$353K
Employees
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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 Play Learn & Grow Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Play Learn & Grow Inc: 2 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Play Learn & Grow Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Play Learn & Grow Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $251K (FY2015) to $2.3M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
3.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$647K
Total liabilities
$294K
Net assets
$353K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,279,249▲10.7% | $2,205,440▲3.5% | $352,836▲12.5% | $646,674▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,058,325▼26.5% | $2,130,463▼19.1% | $313,576▲6.0% | $647,864▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,800,823▲112% | $2,634,841▲80.5% | $295,899▲150% | $667,819▲36.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,323,803▲6.4% | $1,459,457▲18.3% | $118,151▼48.5% | $490,919▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,244,124▲26.2% | $1,233,449▲25.0% | $229,238▲261% | $527,758▲36.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $986,008▼4.2% | $986,459▼6.6% | $63,561▼0.7% | $387,959▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,029,050▼10.8% | $1,055,729▼4.9% | $64,011▼29.2% | $407,326▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,154,043▲72.8% | $1,110,500▲66.0% | $90,364▲92.0% | $441,320▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $667,779▲166% | $668,881▲202% | $47,063▲482% | $396,717▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $251,497 | $221,587 | $8,088 | $313,930 | 990 |
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Data for Play Learn & Grow Inc (EIN 47-1548274) 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.