# Out to Play

Youth development nonprofit in Fort Worth, Texas 76111. EIN 88-1498579. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/881498579-out-to-play

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Out to Play provides free mobile play spaces to families living in play deserts. We visit sites regularly to offer opportunities to play for families in under-resourced communities.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881498579/202611769349300041/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2023
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $161,676 | $673,772 | $45,588 | $45,588 | 0 | 3 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881498579/202611769349300041/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $100 | $0 | $100 | $100 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881498579/202330899349200928/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $484,248 (72%), management $189,524 (28%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $134,322, program fees $22,200, investment income $5,154.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 19 of 160 youth development nonprofits in Fort Worth.
- Revenue $161,676 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Tarrant County, Texas: about 551,303 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 837 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Fort Worth: 184 licensed child care centers, 68 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/fort-worth
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Out to Play's EIN?**

Out to Play's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1498579. 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 Out to Play a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Out to Play in Fort Worth, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. 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 Out to Play tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Out to Play 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 Out to Play do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Out to Play provides free mobile play spaces to families living in play deserts. We visit sites regularly to offer opportunities to play for families in under-resourced communities." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Out to Play take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Out to Play reported total revenue of $161,676 and total expenses of $673,772 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.