Civic Intelligence

Playing in the Parks

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 88-2201575

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 13, 2025

Organization Profilewww.playingintheparks.org
2288 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 154 Pmb 199Chattanooga, TN 37421

(423) 207-3455

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

89th percentile

46%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

96th percentile

230%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

72%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$659

Up $459 (+230%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$659

Up $459 (+230%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,000

Up $420 (+72%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$541

Up $161 (+42%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$459

Up $259 (+130%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800$600$400$200$0Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $200Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $2002023Assets 2024: $659Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $6592024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$659
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$659
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0K$500$0Revenue 2022: $497Expenses 2022: $497Net Income 2022: $02022Revenue 2023: $580Expenses 2023: $380Net Income 2023: $2002023Revenue 2024: $1,000Expenses 2024: $541Net Income 2024: $4592024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,000
Expenses$541
Net Income$459
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Playing in the Parks uses musical activities as a conduit to raise awareness and support for public outdoor spaces. Playing in the Parks creates music-related park interaction opportunities connecting the general public with nature.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Playing in the Parks expanded its reach in 2024 by establishing a new partnership with Fall Creek Falls State Park. In collaboration with the Tennessee State Parks Bike Ride Across Tennessee, the organization hosted a live music event at the park to engage visitors and uplift participants. Two new musical acts joined the Playing in the Parks musician roster and participated in park events across the state. In total, Playing in the Parks hosted 2 events at 2 parks, reaching an estimated 300 attendees.$0$253
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ANNA BATEMANPresident And DirectorPT$0--
AUDREY MILLERSecretary And Director-$0--
CHRIS THURMANDirector-$0--
STACY ELLIOTTDirector-$0--
HEATHER MCGEEDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Playing in the Parks
EIN
88-2201575
Phone
4232073455
Address
2288 GUNBARREL RD STE 154 PMB 199, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421

Signing Officer

Name
Anna Bateman
Title
President
Phone
4232073455
Signed
2025-05-13
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“$150.00: Stipends paid to musicians at park live music events; $288.42: Website hosting, domain, and email expenses; $102.68: Live sound equipment for park music events”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$659
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$659
Revenue
$1,000
Expenses
$541
Net income
$459
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$659$0$659$1,000$541$459
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$200$0$200$580$380$200
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0$0$0$497$497$0
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