EIN 81-2377796

Magical Bridge Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Magical Bridge Foundation redefines inclusive playgrounds through world-renowned innovative design, creating welcoming spaces for all ages and abilities. They exceed industry standards by removing physical and social barriers in traditional playgrounds. In 2022, they worked on design and development of three local playground projects and two in Singapore. They also provide onsite programming for their currently open playgrounds such as a kindness ambassador program and a summer music concert series. The foundation is located in Palo Alto, CA.
Total revenues
$1,207,645
2023
Total expenses
$2,472,826
2023
Total assets
$4,598,373
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Magical Bridge Foundation

In 2023, we continued to work on the design and development of three playground projects locally in mountain view, santa clara, and at cesar chavez middle school in east palo alto. We also continued design work on two playgrounds in singapore, one at the national museum, and another at sun plaza park. Lastly, we entered into a new licensing and consulting agreement with the city of daly city for a Magical Bridge in hillside park.in 2023, we supported the opening of our first international project in hamilton new zealand.developed new opportunities and produced comprehensive design guidelines to support future licensing projects. Continued efforts at outreach and education to promote inclusive play, especially within the school context. We did extensive work on reimagining school playgrounds by creating templates for small format and affordable Magical Bridge designs that fit within standard school playground footprints. We also created companion educational material to leverage the reimagining of school playgrounds to educate about universal design, civic engagement, and stem.
Provided onsite programming for our currently open playgrounds including a kindness ambassador program, a summer music concert series, and a variety of thoughtfully designed programming for all ages and all abilities on and off the playground.

Who funds Magical Bridge Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Youth Development$2,762,000
Sobrato Family Foundation (SFF)To Support the Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School Playground$200,000
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Local Community Support in California$100,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Magical Bridge Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Olenka VillarrealChief Executive Officer and Founder$245,625
Elaine CaptainChief Operations Officer$112,017
Jill HoffspiegelExecutive Director$45,389
Maria HassidDirector of Operations and Talent$143,505
Jay GluckmanDirector of Education
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Magical Bridge Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$487,011
Program services$720,634
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,207,645

Form 990s for Magical Bridge Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-27990View PDF
2022-122023-10-11990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 27, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Lawson Family Charitable Foundation
December 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Swenson Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $2,762,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
959a Addison Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
magicalbridge.org/ 
Phone
(650) 538-2850
IRS details
EIN
81-2377796
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0258430
FTB Entity ID
3878003
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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