Youth Philosophy Education
Creating accessible philosophy programs that develop critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills in young people
Develops critical thinking and philosophical inquiry skills for students, educators, and families through ethics programs
About Organization
Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization nurtures young people's curiosity and critical thinking through philosophy and ethics programs. Based in Seattle, WA, the organization operates with 3 employees and 116 volunteers. With $223,267 in annual revenue, PLATO serves students, educators, and families across multiple program areas.
Youth Philosophy Education
Creating accessible philosophy programs that develop critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills in young people
Educator Development
Training teachers and facilitators to integrate philosophical inquiry and ethics discussions into educational settings
Family Engagement
Building programs that bring philosophical thinking into family conversations and help parents support children's intellectual curiosity
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$223K
-25.5% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$221K
-13.8% vs 2022
Assets (2023)
$66K
-39.2% vs 2022
Employees (2023)
3
+0% vs 2022
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $223,267 | $221,452 | $66,097 | 3 |
| 2022 | $299,802 | $256,782 | $108,678 | 3 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Students identify and explore big philosophical questions that spark curiosity and critical thinking
Trained educators guide structured dialogues where participants examine different perspectives and reasoning
Participants develop skills in logical reasoning, argument evaluation, and ethical consideration of complex issues
Students and families apply philosophical thinking to real-world situations and personal decision-making
Services and programs offered by Philosophy Learning And Teaching Org
Engaging students in philosophical discussions and critical thinking exercises to explore big questions and ethical concepts
Professional development for teachers to integrate philosophy and ethics into classroom instruction and curriculum design
Facilitated philosophical discussions for families to explore meaningful questions and develop critical thinking skills together
Meet the people behind Philosophy Learning And Teaching Org.
2014
2014
PLATO established in Seattle to bring philosophy education to young people
2022
2022
Reached highest annual revenue of $299,802 expanding program reach
2023
2023
Engaged 116 volunteers to support philosophy programs across communities
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$65K
Highest Paid
$58K
Jana Mohr Lone
Compensated Officers
4
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jana Mohr Lone | Executive DIR. | $57,500 | — | $57,500 | 30 |
| David Shapiro | Director | $5,600 | — | $5,600 | 1 |
| Ariel Sykes | Director | $1,250 | — | $1,250 | 1 |
| Aaron Yarmel | Treasurer | $750 | — | $750 | 1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jana Mohr Lone | Executive DIR. | $53,750 | — | $53,750 | 30 |
| Ariel Sykes | Director | $1,500 | — | $1,500 | 1 |
| David Shapiro | Director | $500 | — | $500 | 1 |
| Stephen Miller | Treasurer | $500 | — | $500 | 1 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.