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Wayword Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 27-0277377

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 13, 2015

PO Box 632721San Diego, CA 92163

(619) 890-4275

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2014

Net Margin

88th percentile

37%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$23,224

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.0% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

82nd percentile

43%

Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Assets

Up

$236,608

Up $71,304 (+43%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$236,608

Up $71,304 (+43%) from 2013

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Up

$192,772

Up $31,399 (+19%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$121,468

Up $27,521 (+29%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$71,304

Up $3,878 (+5.8%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $59,257Net Assets 2011: $59,2572011Assets 2012: $97,878Net Assets 2012: $97,8782012Assets 2013: $165,304Net Assets 2013: $165,3042013Assets 2014: $236,608Net Assets 2014: $236,6082014Assets 2016: $226,005Net Assets 2016: $226,0052016Assets 2017: $206,659Liabilities 2017: $2,309Net Assets 2017: $204,3502017Assets 2018: $195,958Liabilities 2018: $4,697Net Assets 2018: $191,2612018Assets 2019: $144,596Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $144,5962019Assets 2021: $149,113Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $149,1132021Assets 2022: $103,318Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $103,3182022Assets 2024: $117,759Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $117,7592024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$236,608
Liabilities-
Net Assets$236,608

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $60,405Expenses 2011: $50,707Net Income 2011: $9,6982011Revenue 2012: $135,131Expenses 2012: $96,510Net Income 2012: $38,6212012Revenue 2013: $161,373Expenses 2013: $93,947Net Income 2013: $67,4262013Revenue 2014: $192,772Expenses 2014: $121,468Net Income 2014: $71,3042014Revenue 2016: $114,554Expenses 2016: $182,192Net Income 2016: -$67,6382016Revenue 2017: $290,080Expenses 2017: $311,735Net Income 2017: -$21,6552017Revenue 2018: $355,697Expenses 2018: $368,786Net Income 2018: -$13,0892018Revenue 2019: $337,167Expenses 2019: $383,832Net Income 2019: -$46,6652019Revenue 2021: $318,549Expenses 2021: $273,180Net Income 2021: $45,3692021Revenue 2022: $236,141Expenses 2022: $281,936Net Income 2022: -$45,7952022Revenue 2024: $263,967Expenses 2024: $270,652Net Income 2024: -$6,6852024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$192,772
Expenses$121,468
Net Income$71,304
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 13, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$192,772
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Wayword Inc. produces and distributes "A Way with Words" -- the popular public radio show about language - The program reaches hundreds of thousands of listeners over the air in 280 cities and thousands more online. We have built a robust online community of 272,000+ followers via Facebook, Twitter, 2.2 million Podcast downloads per year and a 10,000+ quarterly email newsletter. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and connect speakers of the English language across generations -- and around the world. Each week on "A Way with Words," language experts Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett answer callers' questions about words and how we use them, including: word and phrase histories, dialects, slang, grammar, books and writing, the intersection of language and cultural diversity, and linguistic heirlooms passed down among families. We firmly believe that informed, thoughtful discussion about words and how we use them helps contribute to the larger goal of creating a civil society. The stori

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
To promote and elevate the public's understanding of the English Language by providing audio works to educational organizations, including public radio stations and educational institutions. We are committed to promoting lifelong learning and informed discussion about language in an expanding global community.$113,547-
Speaking Engagements$7,920-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Martha BarnettePres/ProductionPT$23,224-$23,224
Stefanie LevineTreas/ProducerPT$17,100-$17,100
Grant BarrettSec/ProductionPT$14,630-$14,630
Michael BreslauerVice President-$0--
Rick SeidenwurmDirector-$0--
Betty WillisDirector-$0--
Bruce RogowDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wayword Inc
EIN
27-0277377
Phone
6198904275
Address
PO Box 632721, San Diego, CA 92163

Signing Officer

Name
Stefanie Levine
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2015-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Kornfeld and Levy CPAs
Address
2067 First Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Preparer
Gary Kornfeld
Phone
6195638000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $312

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $757

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2975

Other Expenses.1

EPISODE FEES $46350

Other Expenses.2

PRODUCTION COSTS $33525

Other Expenses.3

Speaking engagement $7920

Other Expenses.4

STUDIO TIME $6670

Other Expenses.5

INTERNET/WEB $6628

Other Expenses.6

DISTRIBUTION FEE $6558

Other Expenses.7

Fundraising expenses $3150

Other Expenses.8

Credit card fees/charges $2354

Other Expenses.9

TELEPHONE $1749

Other Expenses.10

MEALS $170

Other Expenses.11

TAXES AND LICENSES $60

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