Games For Change, Inc.
Games For Change, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 2004, Games for Change empowers game creators and social innovators to drive real-world change using games and technology that help people to learn, improve their communities, and contribute to make the world a better place.
About
STUDENT CHALLENGES - The National Games for Change Student Challenge invites public middle and high school students to create digital games on social issues impacting their local communities. The Challenge winners are selected by a blue-ribbon jury of gaming industry and civic leaders, and subject experts in each theme category, with prizes such as paid internships and mentorships with professional game designers. An awards ceremony and public exhibition of student games will be hosted at a leading cultural institution in each city.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “To provide support, visibilty and shared resources to individuals and organizations using digital games for social change in such areas as poverty, health reform and racial inequities.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “To provide support, visibilty and shared resources to individuals and organizations using digital games for social change in such areas as poverty, health reform and racial inequities.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as NY.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 205 E 42nd STREET 20th FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10017.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 7 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$48,305.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is not based on a review and endorsement process by an independent body.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization pays $518,033 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $66,734 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.