Liabilities / Assets
84th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.31x
Liabilities / Revenue
84th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
22nd percentile
Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
94th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 27.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
49th percentile
Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
31st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$149,358
Up $4,762 (+3.3%) from 2019
Net Assets
Down$103,744
Down $40,852 (-28%) from 2019
Liabilities
Up$45,614
Up $45,614 from 2019
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$216,849
Down $120,318 (-36%) from 2019
Expenses
Down$257,701
Down $126,131 (-33%) from 2019
Net Income
Up-$40,852
Up $5,813 (+12%) from 2019
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
- Signed
- Sep 10, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $216,849
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 | $144,596 | $149,358 | ▲ $4,762 |
| Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds | $144,596 | $103,744 | ▼ $40,852 |
| 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 | $144,596 | $149,358 | ▲ $4,762 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | - | $45,614 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $45,614 | ▲ $45,614 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $144,596 | $103,744 | ▼ $40,852 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $144,596 | $149,358 | ▲ $4,762 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Barrett | CEO/Officer | PT | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Martha Barnette | VP/Officer | PT | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Stefanie Levine | CFO/Officer | PT | $50,000 | $50,000 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Betty Willis | Director |
| Bruce Rogow | Director |
| Rick Seidenwurm | Director |
| Allie Akmal | Sec/Ofc/Director |
| Michael Breslauer | VP/Ofc/Director |
| Josh Eckels | Dir/Pres of Brd |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $204,742
- Program Service Revenue
- $11,972
- Investment Income
- $135
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $204,742
- Change in Net Assets
- $-40,852
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $212,775 |
| Other Expenses | $44,926 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $609 |
| 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 | $170,000 | - | - | $170,000 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $26,004 | - | - | $26,004 |
| Payroll Taxes | $16,771 | - | - | $16,771 |
| All Other Expenses | $2,075 | $7,535 | $609 | $10,219 |
| Insurance | - | $5,587 | - | $5,587 |
| Other Expenses | $4,868 | $6,765 | - | $4,868 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $1,310 | - | $1,310 |
| Travel | $900 | - | - | $900 |
| Office Expenses | - | $300 | - | $300 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $235,595 | $21,497 | $609 | $257,701 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
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 | - |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ppp Loan | $45,614 |
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
- CFO
- Signed
- 2021-09-10
- 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 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
- Preparer
- Gary Kornfeld
- Phone
- 6195638000
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| 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. |
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| 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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Filings
Displayed year
2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $149,358
- Liabilities
- $45,614
- Net assets
- $103,744
- Revenue
- $216,849
- Expenses
- $257,701
- Net income
- -$40,852