Play 2 Dream Charitable Foundation Fka Kathy's Playground Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 26-3791607 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$611K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoo New England | Boston, MA | General | $215,086 |
| Wish Project | North Chelmsford, MA | General | $174,542 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | Newton, MA | General | $83,333 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess | Boston, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Shamrock Foundation | Boston, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation | Hatteras, NC | General | $15,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Curtis Island Lighthouse | Camden, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Dorrance Dance | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Kitty Hawk Baptist Church | Kitty Hawk, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | General | $750 |
| Hatteras Island Rescue | Buxton, NC | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $611,211 | 12 |
| 2024 | $327,285 | 16 |
| 2023 | $249,778 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101235
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3791607
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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