KABOOM!
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
KABOOM! meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to end Playspace Inequity for good."
Year, State Incorporated:
1996, DC
KABOOM! unites with communities and partners to build playspaces in places where access has been historically denied. Together, the organization and its partners work to ensure every playspace reflects the unique needs, desires, cultures, and strengths of the community. According to KABOOM!, playspace inequity is defined as a lack of access to, and a sense of belonging in, quality playspaces due to the effects of systemic racism in communities across the country. The organizations aims to unite with communities to build kid-designed playspaces that can spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for the kids who are often denied opportunities to thrive. KABOOM's principal program, the Community-Build Playspace program, strives to build playspaces and stronger communities. Projects are kicked off with Design Days, which allow local kids and community members to share their ideas for how they would like to play at their dream playground and work with their community engagement team to design it. Projects culminate in the volunteer-led installation of a new playground and recreational space, that will promote active play, physical activity, and community cohesion. Additional programs include the Play Everywhere Program, Disaster Recovery Program, Playspace Inequity Mapping program, and policy and advocacy work.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, KABOOM!'s program expenses were:
| Direct impact | $20,124,344 |
| Thought leadership | $1,980,779 |
| Total Program Expenses | $22,105,123 |
Chief Executive
Lysa Ratliff, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$333,542
Chair of the Board
Lynn M. Ross
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder and Principal, Spirit for Change Consulting, LLC
Board Size
10
Paid Staff Size
74
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 16% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $11,201,240, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on KABOOM!'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| In-kind contributions | $159,651 |
| Investment income, net | $2,017,689 |
| Contracted program services | $9,508,759 |
| Contributions and grants | $11,041,589 |
| Total Income | $22,727,688 |
Programs: 88% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $22,727,688 |
| Total expenses: | $25,074,205 |
| Program expenses | $22,105,123 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,816,597 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,152,485 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-2,346,517 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $22,526,621 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $20,180,104 |
| Total Liabilities | $12,589,686 |
| Total Assets | $32,769,790 |
Note: According to KABOOM!'s 2023 consolidated, audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $159,651 in the form of professional services ($132,776) and marketing ($26,875).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance