2023-11-13T14:47:47-06:00 2022-12-31 480997992 Kennedy McKee & Company LLP PO Box 1477 Dodge City KS 678011477 990 2022-01-01 311589053 Godly Play Foundation GODL 9713442999 PO Box 563 122 W 8th Ave Ashland KS 67831 Heather Ingersoll Executive Director 9713442999 2023-11-06 1 Heather Ingersoll 999009999 0 John Hendrickson P00526931 6202273135 2023-11-06 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Heather Ingersoll PO Box 563 122 W 8th Ave Ashland KS 67831 2366987 0 X godlyplayfoundation.org X 1997 KS The Foundation's mission is to guide the use of the method to support children's spirituality. 11 11 12 24 0 0 657607 1691706 109809 90199 115785 -23998 204930 206854 1088131 1964761 0 0 0 0 407545 451136 0 0 13437 293605 386824 701150 837960 386981 1126801 2679522 3700033 29556 14940 2649966 3685093 X The Godly Play Foundation is a non-profit religious and educational organization created for the purpose of facilitating the practice of Godly Play through research, training and resources. 0 0 185878 0 214206 Publications and Materials: In December 2007, The Godly Play Foundation was gifted a series of publications including the "Complete Guide to Godly Play" volumes 1 through 6 from the founder and author, The Reverend Dr. Jerome Berryman. Additional publications and articles continue to be developed and gifted to the Foundation with the "Complete Guide" now at 8 volumes. Godly Play Foundation receives royalty income from its publisher, Church Publishing, Incorporated. Godly Play is a Montessori based program and, as such, there are materials (e.g. Arks, Temples) that are used in combination with the publications to deliver the Godly Play method. Godly Play Foundation is producing and selling the materials that support its programs through it's Godly Play Resources division. 141620 0 82847 U.S. Training: Godly Play Foundation trains and supports a network of independent Godly Play Trainers in the United States. The Godly Play approach teaches classical religious (e.g. Christian, Quaker, Jewish) language in a way that enhances the child's authentic experience of God. Trainers learn to us Montessori's approach to education to stimulate children's active participation in story and ritual and to awaken their creativity for the learning of the language, sacred stories, parables, liturgical action and silence of their religious tradition. The Godly Play Foundation maintains and enchances the offerings and curriculum used by the trainer network as they train church school teachers, hospital chaplains and others who use the Godly Play method. 225222 0 0 Research and Development: The Godly Play Foundation through its division, The Center for the Theology of Childhood, conducts research and development into childhood spirituality and the practices of nurturing and developing that spirituality thorugh story and play. The Center also is responsible for Godly Play publications, creating new and revising current editions.The Foundation also provides membership support services as well as international development activites. 48265 0 0 Everyday Godly Play: In 2022, Godly Play recieved a grant that allows the organization to exapnd their resources to support parents and caregivers in their homes and through their faith communites. The project will include an online hub for resources, inspiration, and community building for parents and caregivers with relevant pathways for religious education leaders. The overarching goals of this project are to:Empower parents and caregivers to foster a sustainable and integrated family spirituality through these critical activities, equipping them to incorporate rhythm, wonder, play, and narrative in their relationships with their children by providing access to resources, courses, storytelling materials, and community support. Equip religious education professionals to imagine and implement innovative models for empowering and equipping parents and caregivers to sustain an integrated family spirituality. Support clergy and church leadership in cultivating a faith community that embraces and promotes a holistic approach to ministry centered on the spiritual needs of children and families. 48265 0 0 600985 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 60 0 1 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 X Theresa Arnold 6206352593 122 W 8th Ave Ashland KS 67831 Mary Hunter Maxwell President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Cynthia Hill Vice President 3.00 X X 0 0 0 L Zoe Cole Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 David Madison Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Rob ONeill Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Noel Schmidt Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Emily Griffin Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Judy Johnson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Edward Johnson Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Heather Ingersoll Executive Director 45.00 X X 108368 0 0 Laura Willis Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Morrison Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 108368 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 8340 1683366 91587 1691706 Fees - Training 900099 82847 82847 CPI Royalties 900099 7352 7352 90199 5664 5664 29662 -29662 -29662 -29662 579060 372564 206496 206496 Miscellaneous Income 900099 358 358 358 1964761 297053 0 -23998 X 108368 81276 27092 281725 231284 40004 10437 29506 29506 31537 25606 5133 798 91587 91587 43140 43140 111760 98092 13668 2978 1015 1963 10777 9588 1066 123 19510 17662 1848 15828 15712 116 7165 7165 3102 3102 1885 1885 Trainer expenses 29537 29537 Dues, fees & subscripti 19867 19867 International discretio 11540 11540 International initiativ 8884 8884 9264 9264 837960 600985 223538 13437 812862 1727676 142010 158532 99857 72625 20634 27232 743791 826368 955253 955253 4972 4972 2679522 3700033 14862 932 14694 14008 29556 14940 X 1661610 1593046 988356 2092047 2649966 3685093 2679522 3700033 1126801 -91674 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 353485 303779 446583 633308 1600477 3337632 972699 843249 495359 677525 669259 3658091 1326184 1147028 941942 1310833 2269736 6995723 302715 257422 333603 460203 515075 1869018 0 302715 257422 333603 460203 515075 1869018 5126705 4984 17853 12434 115785 -22593 128463 4984 17853 12434 115785 -22593 128463 1331168 1164881 954376 1426618 2247143 7124186 0.71960 0.71730 0.01800 0.02580 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 200000 200000 200000 200000 200000 200000 100000 200000 100000 100000 1.00000 0 0 26548 8748 17800 2242 2242 0 71067 61635 9432 27232 Episcopal Church Fdn Funds 826368 F 826368 Salaries payable 10642 Payroll liabilities 3366 14008 X 1873087 -91674 -91674 1964761 0 1964761 837960 0 837960 0 837960 Part V, Line 4: The Godly Play Foundation's Endowment is intended to produce income for the purpose of supporting the administrative and management expenses of the organization. Part X, Line 2: The Organization is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Organization qualifies for the charitable deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A) and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation under Section 509(a)(2). The Organization has not identified any uncertainties in federal or state income taxes for any open tax years as of December 31, 2022. The Organization is no longer subject to examinations by tax authorities for years before 2020. No authorities have commenced income tax examinations as of December 31, 2022. North America 1 Program services International development 65984 0 1 0 0 0 1 65984 0 65984 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part III Accounting Method: X Professional services - legal fees 0 91587 hourly rate 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The President, Vice-President, Secretary, Executive Director and Treasurer constitute the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has the responsibility of carrying out the directives of the Board of Directors and overseeing the functioning of the Foundation between Board meetings. The Board may, in its discretion appoint other members of the Board to the Executive Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the Board Treasurer and Executive Director prior to the distribution to the full Board of Directors for discussion before filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Goldy Play Foundation's Conflict of Interest policy covers directors, officers and members of a committee with Board-delegated powers. Annual disclosure of any conflicts of interest is required and monitored by the board's Secretary who is a member of the Executive Committee. Regular discussion at board meetings covers changes to board members relationships with the Foundation's programs. Board members who are 'interested parties' to any topic (i.e. Board members who are Godly Play trainers) are asked by the Secretary to excuse themselves from votes in which they have a conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board Executive Committee reviews recommended compensation levels for comparable not-for-profit organizations, and negotiated a reasonable salary with the Executive Director. This was subsequently approved by the Board and is adjusted as necessary during quarterly reviews of financial performance and assessment of the Executive Director's ongoing performance. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Available on request Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Other Professional Services: Program service expenses 44,850. Management and general expenses 13,668. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 58,518. Trainer fees: Program service expenses 47,642. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47,642. Other taxes: Program service expenses 2,565. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,565. Credit card fees: Program service expenses 3,035. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,035. Form 990 Part XII, line 2c The Organization has a Finance Committee that duties include "oversees selection and review of annual audit". This committee is comrpised of members of the board of directors who meet and report to the board.