Playing at Learning
Educational enrichment for children, using technology. Inspire students to explore and understand educational and career pathways in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
Playing at Learning at a glance
In short: Playing at Learning gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,010
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,010
- Median grant
- $7,010
- Total assets
- $490,761
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Playing at Learning funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fremont High School Robotics ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont High School Robotics Sunnyvale, CA | support for robotics team and robotics team hosted events | $7,010 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $490,761 | $616,133 | $510,013 | $7,010 | 1 |
| 2024 | $384,910 | $490,807 | $484,765 | — | — |
| 2023 | $391,794 | $349,003 | $421,680 | — | — |
| 2022 | $429,129 | $353,304 | $310,319 | — | — |
| 2021 | $403,143 | $226,120 | $263,008 | — | — |
About Playing at Learning
Based on IRS filings
Playing at Learning is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $491K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Playing at Learning is led by Jill Wilker, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jill Wilker
President
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Van Cura
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rathish Jayabarathi
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Yu
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Greene
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sudsanshu Jain
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Edelman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert France (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: John Hollingsworth (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Playing at Learning
How much does Playing at Learning give each year?
Playing at Learning gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Playing at Learning?
Playing at Learning reported $491K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $616K.
What is Playing at Learning?
Playing at Learning is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $491K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Playing at Learning operate?
Playing at Learning has awarded grants in California.
What is Playing at Learning's EIN?
Playing at Learning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1241878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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