# Playthrive

Youth development programs nonprofit in Redwood City, California 94064. EIN 47-4502385. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To promote whole child education in a Mandarin bilingual environment.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/474502385/202431369349305903/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2018
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $953,088 | $748,422 | $431,706 | $426,395 | 17 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/474502385/202431369349305903/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $586,946 | $526,848 | $212,201 | $209,241 | 14 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/474502385/202321439349300432/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $300,587 | $338,530 | $141,139 | $139,143 | 14 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/474502385/202211339349308321/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2023: programs $667,126 (89%), management $81,296 (11%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $27,814, program fees $923,507, investment income $1,767.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +78% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 13 youth development nonprofits in Redwood City.
- Revenue $1,462,332 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in Redwood City: 51 licensed child care centers, 6 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/redwood-city
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Playthrive's EIN?**

Playthrive's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4502385. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Playthrive a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Playthrive in Redwood City, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2018. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Playthrive tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Playthrive as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Playthrive do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "To promote whole child education in a Mandarin bilingual environment." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Playthrive take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, Playthrive reported total revenue of $953,088 and total expenses of $748,422 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.