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COMPLETE PLAYGROUND INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 850857137 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N31 · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · completeplayground.org
revenue
$2.5M
expenses
$3.3M
net assets
$407K
employees
57
volunteers
3
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

COMPLETE PLAYGROUND INC. IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER (SPD) BY PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, FOSTERING SOCIAL INTEGRATION, AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT AUTISM. OUR EXPANDED MISSION FOR 2024 IS TO CREATE THE FIRST AND ONLY NETWORK OF PLAYGROUNDS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES DESIGNED TO UNITE NEURODIVERGENT AND NEUROTYPICAL CHILDREN THROUGH INCLUSIVE, SENSORY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTS. WE AIM TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING, ACCEPTANCE, AND MEANINGFUL INTERACTION BY BUILDING SPACES AND PROGRAMS THAT EMBRACE NEURODIVERSITY AND SUPPORT ALL CHILDREN IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

profile · synthesized from sources

Complete Playground Inc. operates a 45,000-square-foot inclusive indoor playground in New York City designed for children of all ages and abilities, with a focus on neurodivergent children including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing disorder (SPD). The organization provides therapeutic and recreational programs, school visits, summer camp, and sensory-friendly hours, while hosting conferences on neurodiversity. It serves families, schools, and communities through direct services and events.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $54K
    IN 2024, COMPLETEPLAYGROUND HOSTED OVER 260 SCHOOL VISITS FROM ALL FIVE NYC BOROUGHS, INCLUDING 21 SCHOOLS WEEKLY SERVING 1,150 STUDENTS PER MONTH. TITLE 1 AND LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS RECEIVED DISCOUNTS OF UP TO 65% OFF ADMISSION, WITH 7 SCHOOLS RECEIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. WE SERVED 500+ FAMILIES WEEKLY, WITH 20% RETURNING REGULARLY, AND HELD SENSORY-ADAPTED HOLIDAY EVENTS TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION. OUR PROGRAMS WERE SUPPORTED BY A TEAM OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING 23 NEURODIVERGENT INDIVIDUALS WEEKLY, WHO PARTICIPATED IN STRUCTURED, SKILL-BUILDING ROLES.
  2. #2 $21K
    IN 2024, COMPLETEPLAYGROUND HOSTED THE COMPLETEPLAYGROUND CONFERENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YALE, NYU, CUNY, AND HUNTER COLLEGE. THE EVENT FOCUSED ON NEURODIVERSITY IN PUBLIC SPACES AND WELCOMED OVER 1,000 EDUCATORS, CLINICIANS, AND ADVOCATES. ATTENDEES SHARED RESEARCH, POLICY IDEAS, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING MORE INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS, RECREATIONAL SETTINGS, AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS. THE CONFERENCE ALSO FOSTERED COLLABORATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES TO SUPPORT INNOVATION IN INCLUSIVE DESIGN AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Birthday Parties and Private Events
Hosts themed birthday parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate family days, and parent social events with customizable packages and on-site catering
Classes and Enrichment
Offers structured classes in gymnastics, martial arts, robotics, music, storytelling, and mindfulness for children of all neurotypes
CompletePlayground Conference
Annual conference in partnership with Yale, NYU, CUNY, and Hunter College that brings together educators, clinicians, and advocates to share research and best practices on neurodiversity in public spaces
Open Play Sessions
Unstructured playtime in a 45,000-square-foot indoor playground with sensory-friendly hours on weekend mornings featuring reduced lighting and no background music
School Visit Program
Hosts school groups from all five NYC boroughs, including Title 1 and low-income schools with discounted admission, serving over 1,150 students monthly
Summer Camp
Full-day summer camp program from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM featuring robotics, dance, art, STEM activities, and field trips for children of all abilities
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Inclusive Playground Development 1 activity
    • Conducting research on neuro-inclusive environments
      Conducts research on the inclusivity of its playground for neurodiverse and neurotypical children and families, and hosts the annual CompletePlayground Conference in partnership with academic institutions to advance understanding of neurodiversity in public spaces.
  • Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
    • Hosting private and group events
      Hosts birthday parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, school celebrations, and corporate family days featuring themed packages, dedicated hosts, immersive activity stations, and on-site catering through Complete Café; offers over 30 themed birthday options and premium packages including glow-in-the-dark experiences.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Hosting school visits and educational programs
      Hosts school trips and group visits for active learning and inclusivity, offering structured 2-hour weekday visits with private rooms and dedicated hosts; served over 260 school visits in 2024 from all five NYC boroughs, including 21 schools visiting weekly and serving 1,150 students monthly.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Offering early childhood enrichment classes
      Provides monthly memberships that include access to four weekly classes such as robotics, coding using Minecraft Education Edition, soccer, dance, and art; classes are offered to children with and without caregivers as part of early childhood development programming.
  • Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
    • Operating inclusive indoor playground
      Operates a 45,000-square-foot indoor playground designed for children of all ages and abilities, providing unlimited open play access through memberships and daily passes, serving over 500 families weekly with 20% returning regularly.
  • Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
    • Providing sensory-inclusive programming
      Offers sensory-friendly hours on weekend mornings with reduced lighting and no background music, hosts sensory-adapted holiday events, and provides a sensory room to support neurodivergent children and families as part of an inclusive environment.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Providing structured volunteer opportunities for neurodivergent individuals
      Engages 23 neurodivergent individuals weekly in structured, skill-building volunteer roles as part of program operations to support personal development and workforce readiness.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Running summer day camp with structured programming
      Operates a full-day summer day camp featuring supervised play, robotics, dance, art, and STEM activities to promote creative and social engagement among children.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Supporting parent and caregiver community engagement
      Hosts Parent Social Events that provide a supervised, kid-friendly space for parents to connect, network, and build community, with catering, music, and customized activities arranged for these gatherings.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.51M
Contributions & grants$265K11%
Program service revenue$2.19M87%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$57K
expenses
Total expenses$3.34M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$742K
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.75M
Cash$15K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.35M
Net assets$407K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +82.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ALEX REZNIK — PRESIDENT
  • NATALIA LEHMAN — SECRETARY
  • ROMAN FURMAN — TREASURER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Alex and his team Partner — Team led by Alex involved in operating and managing Complete Playground, contributing to its development and daily activities.
  • CUNY Partner — Co-hosted the CompletePlayground Conference to promote innovation in inclusive design and therapeutic programming.
  • Complete Cafe Partner — On-site dining partner providing discounted catering options and managing food service for birthday celebrations at Complete Playground.
  • Houston Universities Partner — Collaborated on the inaugural CompletePlayground Conference: The Power of Neurodiversity in 2023.
  • Hunter College Partner — Partnered with Complete Playground Inc. in 2024 to host the CompletePlayground Conference on neurodiversity.
  • NY Stock Exchange Partner — Located less than a block away from the NY Stock Exchange.
  • NYU Partner — Partnered on the CompletePlayground Conference to advance research and best practices in inclusive environments.
  • Taste of the Seaport Committee Partner — Co-organized an event where children participated in games and activities promoting inclusion.
  • Yale Partner — Collaborated on hosting the CompletePlayground Conference focused on neurodiversity in public spaces.
  • leading universities across the USA Partner — Collaborates on integrating scientific research into play-based programming
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community Building Through Supervised Shared Space
    methodology: community_building_through_shared_space
    By providing a supervised, welcoming play environment, we enable parent connection and school community building because shared physical space during children’s activities creates natural opportunities for adult engagement and social support.
  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Integrated Play
    methodology: neurodiversity_affirming_inclusion
    By uniting neurodivergent and neurotypical children in shared, structured play environments designed with inclusive principles, we foster social connection and mutual acceptance because integrated experiences reduce stigma and build empathy through direct interaction.
  • Research-Integrated Play-Based Development
    methodology: research_integrated_play
    By embedding scientific research into play-based learning and program design through university partnerships, we advance neuro-inclusive child development because evidence-informed practices enhance developmental outcomes and program efficacy.