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Harrisons Playmakers

Public charity · Grantmaker Elkhorn, NE EIN: 88-0827702 Website

The mission of harrison's playmakers is to engage in activities exclusively for charitable or educational purposes within the meaning of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3), as amended. The mission of harrison's playmakers includes the following objectives: (a) to assist developmentally disadvantaged, special needs, and at-risk individuals in the community; (b) to teach at-risk and special needs youth the skills and provide the resources needed to become leaders in the community and to act responsibly in society as the youth develop into adulthood; (c) to promote the social welfare and education; (d) to lessen and relieve the burdens of government by providing services that would otherwise be provided by federal, state, or local government; and (e) to make distributions to other community organizations that share our goals of making a positive impact in our community.

Key facts about Harrisons Playmakers

In short: Harrisons Playmakers reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
88-0827702
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Grants paid (2025)
$5,109 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$279,383

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$279K

+1.7% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$5K

-62.0% YoY

Revenue

$181K

-43.3% YoY

Net Investment Income

$157

-4.3% YoY

About Harrisons Playmakers

Based on IRS filings

Harrisons Playmakers is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Elkhorn, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $279K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $157.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Omaha

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K0 grants20221 grants2023Total only2024Total only2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $13K (2024). In 2025 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$279,383$274,610$174,487
Revenue$181,389$320,182$217,489
Expenses$176,616$220,059$170,432
Net Investment Income$157$164$93

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Harrisons Playmakers is led by Harrison Phillips, President on every filing since 2022; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Harrison Phillips

    President

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Deborah Cavers

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    15 hrs/week

    $8K (2022) → $14K (2025)

  • Delanie Phillips

    Assistant Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    $3K (2023) → $6K (2025)

  • Paul Phillips

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    18 hrs/week

    $575 (2025)

  • Tammie Phillips

    Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    $575 (2025)

  • Shae Spady Phillips

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Shae Spady (2022) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Deborah Cavers — Secretary: $14KDeborah CaversSecretary$14KDelanie Phillips — Asst. Treasurer: $6KDelanie PhillipsAsst. Treasurer$6KPaul Phillips — Treasurer: $575Paul PhillipsTreasurer$575Tammie Phillips — Vice President: $575Tammie PhillipsVice President$575

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Deborah Cavers (Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Harrisons Playmakers

How much does Harrisons Playmakers give each year?

Harrisons Playmakers reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $13K in grants paid.

How large is Harrisons Playmakers?

Harrisons Playmakers reported $279K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $181K.

What is Harrisons Playmakers?

Harrisons Playmakers is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Elkhorn, NE. It holds $279K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Harrisons Playmakers operate?

Harrisons Playmakers has awarded grants in Nebraska.

What is Harrisons Playmakers's EIN?

Harrisons Playmakers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0827702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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