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.
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.
Aligned with HHS federal youth wellness initiatives across all 13 active states.
Structured leagues, skill clinics, and competitive play across 12+ sports — building teamwork and physical literacy in children ages 3–17.
Age-appropriate fitness programming, yoga, mindfulness, and healthy habit formation led by certified professional trainers.
Water safety, swim instruction, and competitive aquatics programming — from beginner lessons to team training.
Creative play, enrichment activities, arts integration, and community events that keep kids engaged year-round.
Every $85 funds one hour of certified coaching for a child in your community.
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.
The Foundation receives grants, donations, and public funding. It sets the mission, governs programming standards, tracks impact, and files Form 990 annually.
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.
Leads board governance, national partnership strategy, and MAHA Commission liaison. Public face of the Foundation.
Owns the $3M Year 1 raise. Manages grant applications, major donor cultivation, and corporate sponsorships.
Federal & state grant pursuit, congressional outreach, and MAHA Commission liaison across 13 states.
Brand, PR, social media, annual impact report, and marketing across all 13 states.
Every program is designed by certified professionals, delivered by background-checked coaches, and structured to build lasting health habits in children ages 3–17.
Progressive USTA tennis curriculum. Skill development through drills, rallies, and match play.
Full-season recreational league with coached practices and refereed games.
Development-focused leagues with coached practices and refereed games.
WSI-certified instruction. Water safety, stroke development, and confidence in the water.
Breathing, balance, focus, and calm. Age-appropriate yoga and mindfulness activities.
Functional movement, strength foundations, and conditioning for young athletes.
Sprint, distance, jumping, and throwing events. Community meets and regional competition prep.
Foundational movement, balance, coordination, and gymnastics skills in a safe environment.
Foundation-funded programming available for qualifying HOA and residential communities.
From Florida to Washington, our certified coaches are embedded in residential communities delivering programming to thousands of children every week.
Foundation-subsidized programming available in select communities.
100% tax-deductible. Every dollar funds certified coaching hours for children in residential communities across 13 states.
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The Play Academy Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) seeking mission-aligned funders to activate youth wellness programming across 13 states.
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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.
Formal concept paper submitted positioning the Foundation as a primary youth wellness delivery partner.
Play Academy's coaching network has reached full 13-state deployment delivering programming to thousands of children every week.
The Foundation's first grant award will fund summer youth programming in three South Florida residential communities.
New swim instruction and water safety programming now available in Desert Color, Saguaro Bloom, and Coral Canyon.
Founder Ryan Harry discusses his journey from USPTA Pro of the Year to building a national youth wellness nonprofit.
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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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Play Academy Foundation is committed to full financial transparency. All required public documents are available to donors, grant officers, and the public.
Official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status determination from the Internal Revenue Service.
Annual information return filed with the IRS. Public document disclosing finances, governance, and programs.
Independent audit of Foundation financials conducted by a certified nonprofit CPA.
Florida state incorporation documents for Play Academy Foundation, Inc.
Foundation governance document including conflict-of-interest policies and board procedures.
Year 1 impact report documenting programming reach, children served, and community outcomes.
Grant officers and major donors may request documents directly from our development team.