Civic Intelligence

Scholars Playground

EIN 85-2674050 • 501(c)3 • Sacramento, CA

Profile

To provide a new age learning experience for youth in stem, language arts, mindfulness and everything in between.

2417 21st StreetSacramento, CA 95818

www.scholarsplayground.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

93rd percentile

64%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$5,000

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

$127,712

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$127,712

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

$200,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$72,288

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$127,712

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $127,712Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $127,7122020

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$127,712
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$127,712
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2020: $200,000Expenses 2020: $72,288Net Income 2020: $127,7122020

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$200,000
Expenses$72,288
Net Income$127,712
Open 2020 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$127,712
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$127,712
Revenue
$200,000
Expenses
$72,288
Net income
$127,712
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.00$1.28$2.00$0.72$1.28
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 27, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Aug 7, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$200,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide a new age learning experience for youth in stem, language arts, mindfulness and everything in between.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$127,712-
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds-$127,712-
Total Assets$0$127,712▲ $127,712
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$127,712▲ $127,712
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$127,712▲ $127,712
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Nicholas HaystingsChief Executive OfficerPT$5,000$5,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$200,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$127,712
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$52,497
Other Expenses$19,791
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$49,206--$49,206
Fees for Services Other-$16,613-$16,613
Payroll Taxes$3,291--$3,291
Office Expenses-$3,168-$3,168
Advertising-$10-$10
Total Functional Expenses$52,497$19,791$0$72,288
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI

“RESPONSES ARE ALL NO”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Scholars Playground
EIN
85-2674050
Phone
9168735002
Address
2417 21ST STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95818

Signing Officer

Name
Nicholas Hastings
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
9168735002
Signed
2021-08-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nicholas Haystings
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Block Advisors
Address
4502 FLORIN RD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
Preparer
E Robert Clifton
Phone
9164285170
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