501(c)(3) National Nonprofit

Every Child Deserves
A Place to Play.

The Play Academy Foundation delivers world-class health, wellness, sports, and recreation programming to children across America's residential communities — powered by Play Academy's national network of certified coaches.

$3M
Year 1 Goal
13
States Active
56+
Certified Coaches
47+
Communities
Our Mission

Building Healthier
Communities, Together.

Millions of children in planned residential communities across America lack access to structured, affordable, professionally led physical activity. The Play Academy Foundation bridges that gap — contracting with Play Academy to deploy certified coaches at $85/hour into communities that need it most.

MAHA Initiative Partner
"Make America
Healthy Again"

Aligned with HHS federal youth wellness initiatives across all 13 active states.

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$85/hr
Certified coach deployment rate
72% of budget reaches communities directly
What We Do

Four Pillars of
Youth Development

Sports & Athletics

Structured leagues, skill clinics, and competitive play across 12+ sports — building teamwork and physical literacy in children ages 3–17.

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Wellness & Fitness

Age-appropriate fitness programming, yoga, mindfulness, and healthy habit formation led by certified professional trainers.

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Aquatics

Water safety, swim instruction, and competitive aquatics programming — from beginner lessons to team training.

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Recreation

Creative play, enrichment activities, arts integration, and community events that keep kids engaged year-round.

Ready to make an impact
in a child's life?

Every $85 funds one hour of certified coaching for a child in your community.

About Us

Two Organizations.
One Mission.

The Play Academy Foundation is the nonprofit funding arm. Play Academy is the operational coaching network. Together we deliver measurable youth wellness impact at scale.

Play Academy Foundation
501(c)(3) Nonprofit

The Foundation receives grants, donations, and public funding. It sets the mission, governs programming standards, tracks impact, and files Form 990 annually.

Receives all grants & donations
Files IRS Form 990 annually
Independent board of directors
Registered in 13 states
Contracts Play Academy for coaches
Play Academy
Operational Partner

Play Academy is the nation's leading Community Amenity & Lifestyle Management company. As the Foundation's contracted partner, it deploys certified coaches at $85/hour across all 13 states.

56+ certified coaches deployed
Background-checked & insured
CAM licensing across 13 states
25+ years industry experience
Founded by Ryan Harry, USPTA Pro of the Year
Leadership

Executive Team

ED
Leadership
Executive Director

Leads board governance, national partnership strategy, and MAHA Commission liaison. Public face of the Foundation.

DD
Fundraising
Dir. of Development

Owns the $3M Year 1 raise. Manages grant applications, major donor cultivation, and corporate sponsorships.

GR
Government
Dir. Govt. Relations

Federal & state grant pursuit, congressional outreach, and MAHA Commission liaison across 13 states.

MC
Communications
Marketing & Comms

Brand, PR, social media, annual impact report, and marketing across all 13 states.

Programming

World-Class Programs
Built for Children.

Every program is designed by certified professionals, delivered by background-checked coaches, and structured to build lasting health habits in children ages 3–17.

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Junior Tennis
5-week sessions
Ages 6–14Sports

Progressive USTA tennis curriculum. Skill development through drills, rallies, and match play.

Youth Soccer League
10-week seasons
Ages 7–12Sports

Full-season recreational league with coached practices and refereed games.

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Basketball Leagues
10-week seasons
Ages 7–16Sports

Development-focused leagues with coached practices and refereed games.

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Swim Lessons
4-week sessions
Ages 3–17Aquatics

WSI-certified instruction. Water safety, stroke development, and confidence in the water.

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Youth Yoga
6-week sessions
Ages 5–12Wellness

Breathing, balance, focus, and calm. Age-appropriate yoga and mindfulness activities.

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Junior Fitness
Ongoing enrollment
Ages 10–17Fitness

Functional movement, strength foundations, and conditioning for young athletes.

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Track & Field
Seasonal
Ages 8–16Fitness

Sprint, distance, jumping, and throwing events. Community meets and regional competition prep.

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Gymnastics
6-week sessions
Ages 3–10Recreation

Foundational movement, balance, coordination, and gymnastics skills in a safe environment.

Bring programs to your community.

Foundation-funded programming available for qualifying HOA and residential communities.

Where We Work

Active in 13 States.
Growing Every Day.

From Florida to Washington, our certified coaches are embedded in residential communities delivering programming to thousands of children every week.

13
Active States
56+
Coaches Deployed
47+
Communities
12K+
Annual Coach Hours
FL
Florida
6
coaches
8
communities
📍 Wellington / Palm Beach Gardens (HQ)
💰 $124,800/yr contract
TX
Texas
5
coaches
7
communities
📍 Houston / Austin
💰 $104,000/yr contract
NC
N. Carolina
4
coaches
5
communities
📍 Charlotte / Raleigh
💰 $83,200/yr contract
SC
S. Carolina
3
coaches
4
communities
📍 Charleston / Nexton
💰 $62,400/yr contract
AZ
Arizona
4
coaches
5
communities
📍 Phoenix / Scottsdale
💰 $83,200/yr contract
UT
Utah
3
coaches
4
communities
📍 St. George / Ivins
💰 $62,400/yr contract
CA
California
3
coaches
4
communities
📍 San Diego / LA
💰 $62,400/yr contract
GA
Georgia
2
coaches
3
communities
📍 Atlanta Metro
💰 $41,600/yr contract
TN
Tennessee
2
coaches
3
communities
📍 Nashville Corridor
💰 $41,600/yr contract
CO
Colorado
2
coaches
3
communities
📍 Denver / Boulder
💰 $41,600/yr contract
NV
Nevada
2
coaches
2
communities
📍 Las Vegas
💰 $41,600/yr contract
ID
Idaho
1
coaches
2
communities
📍 Boise / Treasure Valley
💰 $20,800/yr contract
WA
Washington
1
coaches
2
communities
📍 Seattle Metro
💰 $20,800/yr contract
Is your community on our map?

Foundation-subsidized programming available in select communities.

Give Today

Your Gift Changes
A Child's Life.

100% tax-deductible. Every dollar funds certified coaching hours for children in residential communities across 13 states.

Choose Your Gift
Your impact:
$250 = 2.9 coaching hours
for children in your community

🔒 Secure · Tax-deductible · EIN: 84-XXXXXXX

Your Giving Level
Program Champion
Named in annual report
Quarterly program updates
Invitation to impact events
Tax receipt within 24 hrs
Community Supporter$25+
Program Champion$500+
Foundation Partner$5,000+
Platinum Benefactor$25,000+
For Funders & Partners

Grant & Partnership
Information.

The Play Academy Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) seeking mission-aligned funders to activate youth wellness programming across 13 states.

Legal Status
501(c)(3)
IRS Determination Letter available
EIN
84-XXXXXXX
Employer Identification Number
States Registered
13 States
Charitable solicitation registered
Headquarters
Wellington, FL
10760 Brunello Pl #206, 33414
Available Documents
📄 IRS Determination LetterRequest →
📋 Form 990 (Pending)View →
📊 Annual Impact ReportRequest →
📜 Audited FinancialsRequest →
📄 Strategic PlanRequest →
📋 Board ResolutionRequest →
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Federal Grants
HHS / MAHA Commission
CDC DNPAO
DOE 21st Century CCLC
AmeriCorps VISTA
USDA Child Nutrition
SAM.gov registered
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National Foundations
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
USTA Foundation
Nike Community Impact Fund
PGA TOUR Charities
LOIs accepted year-round
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Corporate Sponsors
Health Insurers (Anthem, Humana)
Sports Brands (Nike, Wilson)
Real Estate Developers
Regional Banks (CRA dollars)
Home Depot / Lowe's
CSR alignment available
Partnership Inquiry

Reach our Director of Development. We respond within 48 hours.

News & Updates

Latest from the
Play Academy Foundation.

FeaturedAnnouncement
Play Academy Foundation Achieves 501(c)(3) Status, Launches $3M Fundraising Campaign

The Foundation has received federal tax-exempt status and launched its Year 1 national fundraising initiative targeting $3 million across 13 states — serving an estimated 2,100+ children in residential communities.

March 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Partnerships4 min read
Foundation Aligns with HHS Make America Healthy Again Initiative

Formal concept paper submitted positioning the Foundation as a primary youth wellness delivery partner.

Mar 20, 2026
Impact2 min read
56 Certified Coaches Now Active Across 13 States in 47 Communities

Play Academy's coaching network has reached full 13-state deployment delivering programming to thousands of children every week.

Mar 15, 2026
Funding2 min read
Palm Beach Community Foundation Awards $30,000 Inaugural Grant

The Foundation's first grant award will fund summer youth programming in three South Florida residential communities.

Mar 5, 2026
Programs3 min read
Aquatics Initiative Launches in Arizona and Utah Communities

New swim instruction and water safety programming now available in Desert Color, Saguaro Bloom, and Coral Canyon.

Feb 28, 2026
Press5 min read
Ryan Harry: 'From the Court to the Community'

Founder Ryan Harry discusses his journey from USPTA Pro of the Year to building a national youth wellness nonprofit.

Feb 14, 2026
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Contact Information
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Headquarters
10760 Brunello Pl #206
Wellington, FL 33414
✉️
General
info@playacademyfoundation.org
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Development
development@playacademyfoundation.org
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Press
press@playacademyfoundation.org
Response Times
Media Inquiries24 hours
Funding / Grants48 hours
Community Programs3–5 days
General48–72 hours
EIN: 84-XXXXXXX

Play Academy Foundation, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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Privacy Policy.

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About Play Academy Foundation

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Contact

Questions: info@playacademyfoundation.org or 10760 Brunello Pl #206, Wellington, FL 33414.

Transparency

Financial Documents.

Play Academy Foundation is committed to full financial transparency. All required public documents are available to donors, grant officers, and the public.

Legal Status
501(c)(3)
Tax-exempt nonprofit
EIN
84-XXXXXXX
Employer ID Number
Fiscal Year
Jan – Dec
Calendar year reporting
Audit Status
Pending
First audit FY2026
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IRS Determination Letter

Official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status determination from the Internal Revenue Service.

Available upon request
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Form 990 — FY2026

Annual information return filed with the IRS. Public document disclosing finances, governance, and programs.

Filing pending (first year)
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Audited Financial Statements

Independent audit of Foundation financials conducted by a certified nonprofit CPA.

Available after first audit
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Articles of Incorporation

Florida state incorporation documents for Play Academy Foundation, Inc.

Available upon request
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Bylaws

Foundation governance document including conflict-of-interest policies and board procedures.

Available upon request
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Annual Impact Report

Year 1 impact report documenting programming reach, children served, and community outcomes.

Publishing Q4 2026
Request a document

Grant officers and major donors may request documents directly from our development team.