Liabilities / Assets
57th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
57th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
20th percentile
Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
96th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 20.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
17th percentile
Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
40th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$144,596
Down $51,362 (-26%) from 2018
Net Assets
Down$144,596
Down $46,665 (-24%) from 2018
Liabilities
Down$0
Down $4,697 (-100%) from 2018
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$337,167
Down $18,530 (-5.2%) from 2018
Expenses
Up$383,832
Up $15,046 (+4.1%) from 2018
Net Income
Down-$46,665
Down $33,576 (-257%) from 2018
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
- Signed
- Jul 3, 2020
- Return Version
- 2019v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $337,167
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
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $195,958 | $144,596 | ▼ $51,362 |
| Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds | $191,261 | $144,596 | ▼ $46,665 |
| 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 | $195,958 | $144,596 | ▼ $51,362 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $4,697 | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | $4,697 | $0 | ▼ $4,697 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $191,261 | $144,596 | ▼ $46,665 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $195,958 | $144,596 | ▼ $51,362 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Barnette | Director | PT | $69,672 | $69,672 |
| Grant Barrett | Director | PT | $67,070 | $67,070 |
| Stefanie Levine | Treas/Producer | PT | $50,000 | $50,000 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Josh Eckels | President & CEO |
| Michael Breslauer | Vice President |
| Allie Akmal | Director |
| Betty Willis | Director |
| Bruce Rogow | Director |
| Rick Seidenwurm | Director |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $155,227
- Program Service Revenue
- $83,224
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $98,716
- All Other Contributions
- $155,227
- Change in Net Assets
- $-46,665
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $236,134 |
| Other Expenses | $147,698 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $54,340 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $186,742 | - | - | $186,742 |
| All Other Expenses | $18,887 | $11,794 | $1,492 | $32,173 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $30,916 | - | - | $30,916 |
| Payroll Taxes | $18,476 | - | - | $18,476 |
| Travel | $6,274 | - | - | $6,274 |
| Insurance | - | $5,997 | - | $5,997 |
| Other Expenses | $5,959 | - | $52,848 | $5,959 |
| Office Expenses | - | $3,520 | - | $3,520 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $3,108 | - | $3,108 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $305,073 | $24,419 | $54,340 | $383,832 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- Yes
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $98,716 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Word by Word Event | $98,716 | $98,716 | - | $98,716 |
| Total Events | $98,716 | $98,716 | - | $98,716 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
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 35% controlled entity
- No
- 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
- 2020-07-03
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Formed
- 2009
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 9
- Independent Board Members
- 0
- Employees
- 5
Preparer
- Firm
- Kornfeld and Levy CPAs
- Address
- 2067 First Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
- Preparer
- Gary Kornfeld
- Phone
- 6195638000
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | MICHAEL BRESLAUER AND STEFANIE LEVINE ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE RETURN FILING AND CORDINATES ALL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEW AT EVERY REGULAR BOARD MEETING |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | BOARD APPROVES AND REVIEWS COMPARABLE DATA IN SETTING COMPENSATION AMOUNTS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | No documents available to the public. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available |
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Displayed year
2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $144,596
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $144,596
- Revenue
- $337,167
- Expenses
- $383,832
- Net income
- -$46,665