Capitol Riverside Youth Sports Park
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
GO PLAY (THE ORGANIZATION) IS DEDICATED TO ENGAGING HIGH NEED COMMUNITIES IN THE CREATION OF SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY SPACES FOR SPORTS AND RECREATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING TO CULTIVATE A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTED TO SPORTS AND RECREATION WORKING TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE PROGRAMS, FACILITIES, AND NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPORTS AND RECREATION INDUSTRY THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 4.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $176,256, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 33% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $1.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S INITIAL FOCUS WAS THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF AN OUTDOORS SPORTS COMPLEX - THE FIELDS OF RFK CAMPUS. THE FIELDS OF RFK CAMPUS WAS SUCESSFULLY CREATED AND A MAJOR PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION IS THE FIELD OPERATIONS FOR THE FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION USES ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO LEVERAGE UNDERUSED PROPERTY TO PROVIDE RECREATION FACILITIES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS AND ACTIVELY SEEKS DONATIONS OF SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS, AND GIFTS TO BENEFIT EQUITABLE ACCESS TO YOUTH SPORTS AND RECREATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, INCLUDING AT THE FIELDS AT RFK CAMPUS.
- $58,272 spent. EXPLORATION OF NEW PROJECTS INCLUDING VISITS TO FIELD SITES THAT COULD BE REPURPOSED AS RECREATIONAL SITES, DEVELOPED PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR LOCAL YOUTH AND ADULTS.
- $7,913 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES YOUTH SPORTS FOR ALL, RECRUITING AND ENROLLING YOUTH IN GRADES K-8 IN HIGH QUALITY AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMS WHO MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO SUCH ACTIVITIES DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS OR OTHER BARRIERS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO FIND PROGRAMS, ASSISTS WITH REGISTRATION AND TUITION, AND PROVIDES ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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