Civic Intelligence

Word Playground LLC

EIN 92-2571430 • 501(c)3 • Pflugerville, TX

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Dedicated to using early literacy to change the life trajectory of individuals born into low income circumstances, Word Playground is a video based literacy scaffold that uses Montessori techniques to present principles of the science of reading to toddlers and preschoolers, who are significantly motivated in language, but have no consistent literacy prep.

1204 Woodlawn DrPflugerville, TX 78660

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

65th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$120,000

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 68.6% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

95th percentile

144%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

46%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$33,919

Up $20,025 (+144%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$33,919

Up $20,025 (+144%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Up

$175,000

Up $55,000 (+46%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$154,975

Up $48,869 (+46%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$20,025

Up $6,131 (+44%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2023: $13,894Net Assets 2023: $13,8942023Assets 2024: $33,919Net Assets 2024: $33,9192024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$33,919
Liabilities-
Net Assets$33,919
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $120,000Expenses 2023: $106,106Net Income 2023: $13,8942023Revenue 2024: $175,000Expenses 2024: $154,975Net Income 2024: $20,0252024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$175,000
Expenses$154,975
Net Income$20,025
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$33,919
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$33,919
Revenue
$175,000
Expenses
$154,975
Net income
$20,025
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.34$1.75$1.55$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.14$1.20$1.06$0.14
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$175,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Dedicated to using early literacy to change the life trajectory of individuals born into low income circumstances, Word Playground is a video based literacy scaffold that uses Montessori techniques to present principles of the science of reading to toddlers and preschoolers, who are significantly motivated in language, but have no consistent literacy prep.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Word Playground set up the foundations of literacy success by writing 20 songs, 4 books, 26 scripts, and curriculum for the initial phonics series. The first Letter Stories was filmed as a phase 1 trial before revisions and adjustments were made. 16 songs were recorded in the studio, which were sent for 2nd round revision. We built relationships with Manor, Pflugerville, and Austin ISKs and YMCA in hope of future partnerships and with donors to keep our mission alive.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jessica SandlinPresidentFT$120,000-$120,000
BRANDI GRANTEmployeePT$5,376-$5,376
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Word Playground LLC
EIN
92-2571430
Phone
3185197713
Address
1204 Woodlawn Dr, Pflugerville, TX 78660

Signing Officer

Name
Jessica Sandlin
Title
President
Signed
2025-06-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Financial Synergy LLC
Address
2302 Marcus Abrams Blvd, Austin, TX 78748
Preparer
Adam Beckman
Phone
5127895538
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $420”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $2495”

Other Expenses.1

“BANK CHARGES $93”

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