Child's Play
CHILD’S PLAY is a public charity based in Redmond, Washington, that supports children and teens in pediatric hospitals and other child welfare facilities through play, gaming, and technology. It works with hospital Child Life departments and provides annual monetary gifts, in-kind donations, equipment, and program grants.
Child's Play at a glance
In short: Child's Play gave $2.0M across 89 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state California. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,037,349
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 89
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,892
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,181
- Total assets
- $15,114,514
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (33 of 89, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Child's Play
- Contact
Mailing address: 9660 153Rd Ave Ne, Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (425) 529-8885
Website: https://childsplaycharity.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Child's Play funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Hospital Los Angeles ($322K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
349 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 304 grants of 349 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CHILD’S PLAY describes its hospital network as worldwide. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (25%), North Carolina (12%), Tennessee (11%), Texas (8%), and Florida (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 89 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Child's Play open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 89 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $2.4M (2019). In 2024 it made 89 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles San Francisco, CA | Gift, Grant - Pediatric Gaming Technology Specialist | $321,807 |
| Atrium Health Foundation Charlotte, NC | Gift, Grant - Pediatric Gaming Technology Specialist | $191,481 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | Gift, Grant - Pediatric Gaming Technology Specialist | $152,948 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation San Francisco, CA | Gift, Grant - Equipment | $82,862 |
| Dell Childrens Medical Center Austin, TX | Gift, Grant - Equipment | $60,781 |
| Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation Memphis, TN | Gift, Grant - Equipment | $58,981 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Gift, Grant - Equipment | $52,852 |
| Integris Health Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Gift, Grant - Equipment | $40,881 |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA | Gift, Grant - Equipment | $34,181 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | GIFT, GR | $33,771 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,114,514 | $4,178,889 | $3,771,758 | $2,037,349 | 89 | $560,669 |
| 2023 | $14,800,858 | $3,714,680 | $3,761,769 | $1,779,905 | 71 | $405,492 |
| 2022 | $14,022,478 | $4,396,454 | $3,737,000 | $2,022,710 | 64 | $397,030 |
| 2021 | $14,460,372 | $4,125,339 | $4,088,187 | $1,967,676 | 95 | $312,600 |
| 2020 | $12,331,499 | $4,339,397 | $3,144,802 | $1,699,889 | 30 | $134,562 |
| 2019 | $10,655,159 | $4,025,166 | $4,530,131 | $2,355,968 | 41 | $164,410 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CHILD’S PLAY’s stated mission is to improve the lives of children and teens in pediatric hospitals and other child welfare facilities through the generosity of the gamer community and the power of play.
Its support includes annual gifts to network hospitals, equipment grants to pediatric hospitals and other child welfare organizations, and capacity-building grants for pediatric hospitals. Capacity-building support can fund Pediatric Gaming and Technology Specialists and long-term investments in Child Life. The organization also provides resources intended to help caregivers select games for patients.
Examples of supported organizations include Atrium Health Foundation, whose stated mission is to inspire transformational giving to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing; and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Foundation, which says it promotes philanthropic investment in support of the hospital’s patient care, research, and advocacy. Texas Children’s Hospital describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research.
Grantmaking
The largest awards included:
The organization describes annual support as monetary contributions and in-kind donations for network hospitals. It also provides applications for hospital, capacity-building, and equipment programs. Its website states that non-profit facilities can apply for its grant program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Elaine Chase as president; Mike Krahulik and Mike Hayes as treasurer and outgoing treasurer, respectively; and Travis Eriksen as executive director. Board members listed were Asher Marks, Talon Beesch, Carla Barrentine, Deb Lee, Tim Donnelly, and Mateo Messina, who was identified as outgoing.
Child's Play is led by Travis Eriksen, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Travis Eriksen
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$120K (2019) → $136K (2024)
Elaine Chase
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Carlile
Senior Director of Philanthropy
Director of Philanthropy & Partner Experiences → Director of Philanthropy, 2023
Director of Philanthropy → Senior Director of Philanthropy, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $124K (2024)
Angie Kelleher
Director of Philanthropy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Asher Marks
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mateo Messina
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Krahulik
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hayes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Talon Beesch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Barrentine
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Lee
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Donnelly
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mike Fehlauer (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Travis Eriksen (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Child's Play
How much does Child's Play give each year?
Child's Play gave $2.0M across 89 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 71 grants.
What is Child's Play's typical grant size?
Child's Play's median grant in 2024 was $12,181, and its average grant was $22,892, across 89 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Child's Play that year got $11K on average.
Where does Child's Play give grants?
Child's Play's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (12%) and Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Charlotte, NC (2 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Child's Play give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 89 grants with a stated purpose on Child's Play's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (54 grants), "Gift, Grant - Equipment" (29 grants) and "Gift, Grant - Pediatric Gaming Technology Specialist" (5 grants).
Who are Child's Play's largest grantees?
Child's Play's largest 2024 grantees include Childrens Hospital Los Angeles ($321,807), Atrium Health Foundation ($191,481) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center ($152,948), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Child's Play?
Child's Play reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What does Child's Play fund?
CHILD’S PLAY’s stated mission is to improve the lives of children and teens in pediatric hospitals and other child welfare facilities through the generosity of the gamer community and the power of play. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Child's Play?
Child's Play has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check childsplaycharity.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Child's Play's EIN?
Child's Play's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3584556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Child's Play funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/child-s-play-morg_80c3e667e6884a698742ea05c0ebd42e
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