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PLAY - PLAY AND LEARN
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 822725012 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · www.playphx.org
revenue
$77K
expenses
$47K
net assets
$65K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO OFFER INNOVATIVE MINDFULNESS TOOLS AND TRAINING TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO SUPPORT THEM.

profile · synthesized from sources

PLAY - Play and Learn is a Phoenix-based nonprofit that delivers mindfulness programming and toolkits to children and families through art, yoga, and play-based activities. The organization serves youth ages 0-18, with a focus on low-income communities and Title I schools, providing resources that support emotional wellness, focus, and self-regulation. Programs are offered in partnership with schools, family resource centers, and community organizations across the Phoenix metropolitan area.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Mindful Me Family Classes
Interactive mindfulness classes for children ages 0-6 and their families, combining art, yoga, and play to develop focus, emotional awareness, and relaxation skills at the Children's Museum of Phoenix
Mindfulness Kits
Portable kits distributed to Title I schools and family resource centers containing yoga cards, breathing tools, affirmation cards, sensory items, and essential oils to support mindfulness in classrooms and homes
Teen Mindfulness Kits
Specially designed mindfulness kits for teens featuring sensory tools, affirmation cards, yoga cards, crystals, and essential oils to support stress management, calm, and focus
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Youth Social Skills & Support Groups 3 activities
    • Delivery of mindfulness programming in early childhood settings
      Offers "Mindful Me Family Classes" for children ages 0–6 through art, yoga, and play to develop focus, emotional awareness, and relaxation skills, operating in classrooms at Balsz Preschool Early Learning Center, Peoria Unified School District Preschools, and family resource centers in Peoria, Washington Elementary, and Tempe.
    • Mindful Me Family Classes
      Offers "Mindful Me Family Classes" for children ages 0-6 to explore mindfulness through art, yoga, and play, aiming to develop focus, emotional awareness, and relaxation skills.
    • Mindful Me Family Classes
      Offers "Mindful Me Family Classes" for children ages 0-6 to explore mindfulness through art, yoga, and play, aiming to develop focus, emotional awareness, and relaxation skills.
  • Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Programs 2 activities
    • Mindfulness Curriculum for Schools and Family Resource Centers
      Provides mindfulness curriculum through portable kits to low-income Title I schools and family resource centers in Phoenix, operating in multiple locations including Balsz Preschool Early Learning Center, Peoria Family Resource Centers, Peoria Unified School District Preschools, Washington Elementary Family Resource Center, and Thrive to Five Family Resource Center.
    • Mindfulness Curriculum for Schools and Family Resource Centers
      Provides mindfulness curriculum through portable kits to low-income Title I schools and family resource centers in Phoenix, operating in multiple locations including Balsz Preschool Early Learning Center, Peoria Family Resource Centers, Peoria Unified School District Preschools, Washington Elementary Family Resource Center, and Thrive to Five Family Resource Center in Tempe.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Distribution of mindfulness kits to children and families
      Provides portable mindfulness kits to low-income Title I schools and family resource centers in Phoenix, including Teen Mindfulness Kits with sensory tools, calming stickers, affirmation cards, comfort companions, yoga cards, crystals, and essential oils designed to support emotional regulation, focus, and stress reduction.
    • Fundraising to support mindfulness programming
      Hosts annual fundraising events such as "PLAY It Forward 2025" to raise vital funds for expanding art- and yoga-based mindfulness programming for youth and families.
    • Teacher Training
      Trains K-8 teachers in mindfulness practices, having trained 30 teachers at the Science and Art School of South Mountain.
    • Teacher Training in Mindfulness
      Trains K-8 teachers in mindfulness practices, having trained 30 teachers at the Science and Art School of South Mountain.
    • Teacher Training in Mindfulness
      Trains K-8 teachers in mindfulness practices, having trained 30 teachers at the Science and Art School of South Mountain.
    • Teacher training in mindfulness curriculum
      Builds capacity by training K–8 teachers in mindfulness practices, as demonstrated by training 30 teachers at the Science and Art School of South Mountain.
    • Teen Mindfulness Kits
      Provides Teen Mindfulness Kits containing calming stickers, sensory tools, affirmation cards, comfort companions, yoga cards, crystals, and essential oils to help teenagers cope with stress, anxiety, and other symptoms through mindfulness practices.
    • Teen Mindfulness Kits
      Provides Teen Mindfulness Kits to help teenagers cope with stress and anxiety through mindfulness practices, including calming stickers, sensory tools, affirmation cards, comfort companions, yoga cards, crystals, and essential oils.
    • Teen Mindfulness Kits
      Provides Teen Mindfulness Kits to help teenagers cope with stress and anxiety through mindfulness practices, including calming stickers, sensory tools, affirmation cards, comfort companions, yoga cards, crystals, and essential oils.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$13K17%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$47K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$65K
Cash—
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Net assets$65K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +85.2%
relationships · 26

who they work with

  • Ability 360 Partner — Partner organization
  • Acorn Pillows Partner — PLAY Hero partner
  • Alhambra Elementary School District Partner — Partner organization
  • Aspire Counseling Services Partner — Partner organization
  • Azulila Partner — PLAY Hero partner
  • Ballers Dream Foundation Partner — Partner organization
  • Banner Behavioral Health Partner — Partner organization
  • Blue J Way Creative Healing Partner — PLAY Hero partner
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona Partner — Partner organization
  • Building Blocks Family Funder — Sponsored the "PLAY It Forward 2025" event.
  • Children’s Museum of Phoenix Partner — Hosts "Mindful Me Family Classes" at the museum.
  • Dickinson Wright Law Partner — Partner organization
  • Executive Council Charities Partner — Partner organization
  • Future4Kids Partner — Partner organization
  • Harper and Mason Creations Partner — PLAY Hero partner
  • Holistically Essential Health Partner — PLAY Hero partner
  • Lululemon Partner — Here to Be Partner
  • Mint Cannabis Funder — Sponsored the "PLAY It Forward 2025" event.
  • Oh Baby Consulting Partner — PLAY Hero partner
  • Postcard Pal Partner — Partner organization
  • Realty Sign Company Partner — Partner organization
  • Roger and Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation Funder — Sponsored the "PLAY It Forward 2025" event.
  • Social Tap Scottsdale Partner — Hosted the "PLAY It Forward 2025" fundraising event.
  • Taylor Arnold - Growing Intuitive Eaters Partner — PLAY Hero partner
  • True Performance Custom Homes Funder — Sponsored the "PLAY It Forward 2025" event.
  • Walt 7 Woodworking Partner — PLAY Hero partner