About Unlimited Play
Works to increase play opportunities for children with disabilities by supporting the design, construction, and programming of inclusive playgrounds and play spaces.
Focus Areas
inclusive playgroundsdisability serviceschildren and youthrecreation and playcommunity development
Who They Fund
children with disabilitieschildren of all abilities (play equity)families and caregiverslocal communities / neighborhood parksschools and early childhood centers
Funding Style
capital project fundingbuilt-environment accessibility
About Unlimited Play
Unlimited Play Inc’s recent giving is centered on one clear outcome: helping communities design and build inclusive playgrounds. The largest recent award in the dataset was $855,673 to the City of Gautier in Gautier, MS, followed closely by $833,339 to the City of Reeds Spring in Reeds Spring, MO, both for assistance in the development of inclusive playgrounds. That pattern appears across the grant list, where cities, counties, churches, and community organizations receive support for play spaces that are intended to be accessible to children with disabilities and usable by children of all abilities. The foundation’s work combines capital project funding with capacity-building support for project development, reflecting a focus on the built environment rather than direct service delivery. Recent awards also show that the same purpose can be supported at multiple scales, from six-figure construction-oriented grants to smaller awards that still point to the same inclusive-play agenda. The recurring emphasis on playground development makes the funder easy to identify: it backs the physical spaces, planning, and educational tools that expand access to play.
What Unlimited Play Funds
Inclusive playground development is the foundation’s core funding area. Recent grants include $549,230 to County of St Louis in Clayton, MO, $298,763 to City of St James in St James, MO, and $173,215 to City of Riverside in Riverside, MO, all to assist in the development of inclusive playgrounds. The work reaches across public and civic partners, not just parks departments. For example, the foundation gave $264,551 to St Johns United Church of Christ in Greenwood, MO, and $200,000 to Raymore Community Foundation in Raymore, MO for the same purpose. The grant list also shows support for sites in different parts of the Midwest and beyond, including $291,747 to City of Kenner in Kenner, LA and $241,752 to City of Anna in Anna, IL. Its active school program adds another layer, supporting adoption of Unlimited Play’s K-12 inclusive play curriculum and educational materials for schools and educators.
How Unlimited Play Gives
Typical grants fall between $76,986 at the 25th percentile and $287,685 at the 75th percentile, with a median grant of $197,548. The distribution includes both larger project awards and smaller follow-on grants, suggesting support for phased development rather than one-time token gifts. The same grantees appear across multiple years: City of York, City of Kenner, City of Mt Vernon, City of St James, City of Lathrop, City of Northbridge Church, and Variety of Greater Kansas City all received more than one award in the recent list. Unlimited Play Inc does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. It also operates an active school grant program, and that program does not accept unsolicited applications.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.2M
Total Assets
$3.2M
Total Revenue
$3.4M
Total Expenses
$3.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $77K and $288K, with a median of $198K.
25th Percentile
$77K
Median
$198K
75th Percentile
$288K
Geographic Reach
Regional7 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
NATALIE MACKAY
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