Civic Intelligence

Wayword Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 27-0277377

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 15, 2018

Organization Profilewww.waywordradio.org
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

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

26th percentile

-7.5%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$62,600

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-8.6%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

153%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Down

$206,659

Down $19,346 (-8.6%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$204,350

Down $21,655 (-9.6%) from 2016

Liabilities

$2,309

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Up

$290,080

Up $175,526 (+153%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$311,735

Up $129,543 (+71%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

-$21,655

Up $45,983 (+68%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth30th percentile

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

2017

Assets$206,659
Liabilities$2,309
Net Assets$204,350
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

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

2017

Revenue$290,080
Expenses$311,735
Net Income-$21,655
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$290,080
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

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 336 cities and thousands more online. We have built a robust online community of 272,000+ followers via Facebook, Twitter, 3 million Podcast downloads per year and a 50,000+ 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 stories

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$226,005$206,659▼ $19,346
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$226,005$204,350▼ $21,655
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$226,005$206,659▼ $19,346
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$2,309-
Total Liabilities$0$2,309▲ $2,309
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$226,005$204,350▼ $21,655
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$226,005$206,659▼ $19,346
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Martha BarnettePres/ProductionPT$62,600$62,600
Grant BarrettSec /ProductionPT$54,999$54,999
Stefanie LevineTreas/ProducerPT$26,850$26,850

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael BreslauerVice President
Allie AkmalDirector
Betty WillisDirector
Bruce RogowDirector
Rick SeidenwurmDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$156,500
Program Service Revenue
$15,630
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$117,950
All Other Contributions
$156,500
Change in Net Assets
$-21,655
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$291,841
Total Fundraising Expense$82,755
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$19,894
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$62,089$6,637$3,481$72,207
Other Expenses$32,923-$39,318$32,923
Other Salaries and Wages$18,189--$18,189
Insurance-$3,980-$3,980
Office Expenses-$2,258-$2,258
Payroll Taxes$1,705--$1,705
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,200-$1,200
Total Functional Expenses$214,905$14,075$82,755$311,735
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$117,950
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Word by Word Event$117,950$117,950-$117,950
Total Events$117,950$117,950-$117,950
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Taxes Payable$2,309
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Michael breslauer and stefanie levine are husband and wife”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The treasurer reviews the return filing and cordinates all comments from the board”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Conflicts of interest are review at every regular board meeting”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Board approves and reviews comparable data in setting compensation amounts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

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
2018-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
2

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“BANK CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $30; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $30; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“DISTRIBUTION FEE: Column (A) - Total = $6019; Column (B) - Program Services = $6019; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“DONOR DATABASE: Column (A) - Total = $2870; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $2870; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“EPISODE FEES: Column (A) - Total = $26850; Column (B) - Program Services = $26850; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“INTERNET/WEB: Column (A) - Total = $3657; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3657; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MARKETING: Column (A) - Total = $3917; Column (B) - Program Services = $3917; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MEALS: Column (A) - Total = $80; Column (B) - Program Services = $80; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MERCHANT FEES: Column (A) - Total = $3481; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $3481”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT: Column (A) - Total = $17180; Column (B) - Program Services = $17180; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“STUDIO TIME: Column (A) - Total = $5650; Column (B) - Program Services = $5650; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“TAXES AND LICENSES: Column (A) - Total = $80; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $80; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $2393; Column (B) - Program Services = $2393; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$206,659
Liabilities
$2,309
Net assets
$204,350
Revenue
$290,080
Expenses
$311,735
Net income
-$21,655
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.18$0.00$1.18$2.64$2.71$0.07
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.03$0.00$1.03$2.36$2.82$0.46
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.49$0.00$1.49$3.19$2.73$0.45
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.45$0.00$1.45$3.37$3.84$0.47
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.96$0.05$1.91$3.56$3.69$0.13
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.02$2.04$2.90$3.12$0.22
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$2.26$1.15$1.82$0.68
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.37$2.37$1.93$1.21$0.71
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$1.65$1.61$0.94$0.67
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.98$0.98$1.35$0.97$0.39
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.59$0.59$0.60$0.51$0.10