Playa Foundation
Playa Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Summer Lake, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $28K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $12K.
Playa Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $12,412
- -92.7% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $28,033
- -80.6% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $67,525
- -65.2% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who Playa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2021) to $140K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Summer Lake, OR | Unrestricted Donation | $140,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $12,412 | $67,525 | — | — | $28,033 | $12,412 |
| 2022 | $2,856,610 | $170,855 | $194,177 | $140,000 | 1 | $144,513 | $3,726 |
| 2021 | $2,889,899 | $102,159 | $225,882 | $135,600 | 1 | $175,487 | $75 |
| 2020 | $3,003,655 | $204,807 | $66,413 | — | — | — | $798 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Playa Foundation is led by Craig Compiano, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Craig Compiano
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Law
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pepper Trail
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Attila Jurecska
Teasurer
Director → Teasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Becky Evans (2020) — Director
- Former: Charles Goodrich (2020) — Director
- Former: Jay Noller (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Playa Foundation
What is Playa Foundation?
Playa Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Summer Lake, OR.
Where does Playa Foundation operate?
Playa Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Playa Foundation's EIN?
Playa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0494578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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