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EIN 45-3452563

You Can Play

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Denver
State
Colorado
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
Description
YCP is dedicated to providing education that erases homophobia from locker rooms and sports venues. They work at providing support based on recognizing talent, dedication and skill for all athletes and fans regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin or other discriminatory factors.
Total revenues
$192,692
2023
Total expenses
$358,672
2023
Total assets
$438,339
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at You Can Play

YCP continued its work in promoting diversity and inclusion in sports. The organization continues working on behalf of LGBTQ+ athletes, staff and fans, and their allies. Continued partnerships, featuring fan outreach and educational programs, with the teams and leagues including the National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), Professional Golfers Association (PGA), ATP Tours (Tennis) and others highlighting the importance of including the best teammates, regardless of orientation and identity.

Who funds You Can Play

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Florida Panthers FoundationGeneral Support$20,000
Givengain Foundation USAAs Recommended By Donor Via Platform$14,647
Blues for KidsGeneral Support$11,020
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at You Can Play

NameTitleCompensation
Brian KittsBoard Treasurer$0
Warren ZolaBoard Secretary$0
David PalumboBoard President$0
Glen WitmanPast Board Treasurer$0
Kimberley MesserBoard Secretary / Member at Large$0

Financials for You Can Play

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$190,135
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,557
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$192,692

Form 990s for You Can Play

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-03-07990View PDF
2022-122023-03-13990View PDF
2021-122022-03-23990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122020-07-13990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Florida Panthers Foundation
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $14,647 from Givengain Foundation USA
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Kroenke Sports Charities
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman rightsLGBTQ
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 7460
Denver, CO 80207
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
youcanplay.org/ 
Phone
(303) 726-1037
IRS details
EIN
45-3452563
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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