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Wayword Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-0277377

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on May 15, 2019

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

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-3.7%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$64,144

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

36th percentile

-5.2%

Faster asset growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Assets

Down

$195,958

Down $10,701 (-5.2%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$191,261

Down $13,089 (-6.4%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$4,697

Up $2,388 (+103%) from 2017

Revenue

Up

$355,697

Up $65,617 (+23%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$368,786

Up $57,051 (+18%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$13,089

Up $8,566 (+40%) from 2017

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

2018

Assets$195,958
Liabilities$4,697
Net Assets$191,261

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

2018

Revenue$355,697
Expenses$368,786
Net Income-$13,089
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
May 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$355,697
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$206,659$195,958▼ $10,701
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$204,350$191,261▼ $13,089
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$206,659$195,958▼ $10,701
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,309$4,697▲ $2,388
Total Liabilities$2,309$4,697▲ $2,388
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$204,350$191,261▼ $13,089
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$206,659$195,958▼ $10,701
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Martha BarnetteDirectorPT$64,144$64,144
Stefanie LevineTreas/ProducerPT$60,417$60,417
Grant BarrettExecutive DirectorPT$56,210$56,210

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$188,825
Program Service Revenue
$47,369
Investment Income
$142
Other Revenue
$119,361
All Other Contributions
$188,825
Change in Net Assets
$-13,089
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$278,806
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$89,980
Total Fundraising Expense$53,205
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$82,289--$82,289
All Other Expenses$55,906$10,348$1,704$67,958
Other Expenses$35,098-$51,501$35,098
Payroll Taxes$7,691--$7,691
Insurance-$6,250-$6,250
Office Expenses-$2,573-$2,573
Travel$1,726--$1,726
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,200-$1,200
Total Functional Expenses$295,210$20,371$53,205$368,786
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$119,361
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Word by Word Event$119,361$119,361-$119,361
Total Events$119,361$119,361-$119,361
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$4,697
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
2019-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
6

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 = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

DISTRIBUTION FEE: Column (A) - Total = $6109; Column (B) - Program Services = $6109; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

DONOR DATABASE: Column (A) - Total = $3720; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3720; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

EPISODE FEES: Column (A) - Total = $12000; Column (B) - Program Services = $12000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

INTERNET/WEB: Column (A) - Total = $4426; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $4426; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

MARKETING: Column (A) - Total = $5676; Column (B) - Program Services = $5676; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

MEALS: Column (A) - Total = $172; Column (B) - Program Services = $172; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

MERCHANT FEES: Column (A) - Total = $1704; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1704

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

PAYROLL SERVICE FEES: Column (A) - Total = $61; Column (B) - Program Services = $61; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT: Column (A) - Total = $24330; Column (B) - Program Services = $24330; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

STUDIO TIME: Column (A) - Total = $6170; Column (B) - Program Services = $6170; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

TAXES AND LICENSES: Column (A) - Total = $85; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $85; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $2117; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $2117; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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

TOUR EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $1388; Column (B) - Program Services = $1388; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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