Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.
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Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
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Liabilities / Revenue
53rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
92nd percentile
Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
76th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 9.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
99th percentile
Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
91st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$497,887
Up $462,875 (+1322%) from 2019
Net Assets
Up$446,282
Up $417,106 (+1430%) from 2019
Liabilities
Up$51,605
Up $45,769 (+784%) from 2019
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$719,683
Up $322,730 (+81%) from 2019
Expenses
Down$303,512
Down $146,978 (-33%) from 2019
Net Income
Up$416,171
Up $469,708 (+877%) from 2019
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
- Signed
- May 6, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.1
- Gross Receipts
- $719,683
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Traveling Stores empowers kids to outsmart poverty by helping them fall in love with reading by the 4th grade.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $22,072 | $266,256 | ▲ $244,184 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $225,015 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | $6,000 | - | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $5,830 | $4,571 | ▼ $1,259 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $2,045 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $1,110 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $35,012 | $497,887 | ▲ $462,875 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | - | $46,830 | - |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $5,836 | $4,775 | ▼ $1,061 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,836 | $51,605 | ▲ $45,769 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $17,172 | $446,282 | ▲ $429,110 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $12,004 | - | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $29,176 | $446,282 | ▲ $417,106 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $35,012 | $497,887 | ▲ $462,875 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $4,571 | $1,722 | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Moberly | CEO & Founder | FT | $69,290 | $69,290 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Windus Fernandez Brinkford | Chair |
| Chris Ly | Director |
| Jennifer Abma | Director |
| Katie Blomberg | Director |
| Michelle Lord | Director |
| Ned DeWitt | Director |
| Rebekah Cahalin | Director |
| Sarah Sternberg | Secretary |
| Cara Morrison | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $714,763
- Program Service Revenue
- $1,908
- Investment Income
- $3,012
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $693,291
- Change in Net Assets
- $416,171
Noncash Contribution Practices
- Property subject to holding requirements
- No
- Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
- No
- Third parties used for noncash contributions
- No
Noncash Contributions
| Contribution Type | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|
| Books and Publications | $5,787 | Retail cost |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | $4,194 | Retail cost |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | $3,540 | Retail cost |
| Total Noncash Contributions | $13,521 | - |
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $225,252 |
| Other Expenses | $78,260 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $27,925 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $102,876 | $15,146 | $13,339 | $131,361 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $54,739 | $7,622 | $6,929 | $69,290 |
| All Other Expenses | $39,250 | $1,761 | $822 | $41,833 |
| Payroll Taxes | $13,456 | $2,101 | $1,790 | $17,347 |
| Fees for Services Other | $3,156 | $5,110 | $907 | $9,173 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $5,198 | $1,028 | $1,028 | $7,254 |
| Travel | $2,447 | $1,209 | $1,209 | $4,865 |
| Occupancy | $3,453 | $330 | $330 | $4,113 |
| Insurance | $1,392 | $806 | - | $2,198 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $1,259 | - | - | $1,259 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $885 | - | $885 |
| Fees for Services Management | $675 | - | - | $675 |
| Advertising | $556 | $50 | $27 | $633 |
| Office Expenses | $544 | $56 | $29 | $629 |
| Other Expenses | $336 | $30 | $30 | $396 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $52 | $22 | - | $74 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $238,877 | $36,710 | $27,925 | $303,512 |
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
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- No
- 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
- Yes
- 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 governing body review Part VI line 11
“990 will be distributed electronically to all Board Members for review and comment.”
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C
“The Board of Directors has adopted a Conflict of Interest Policy”
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A
“Utilitizies studies prepared by local agencies or comparable organizations.”
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B
“Utilized local studies and surveys of comparable organizations.”
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
“Governing documents are available to the public upon written request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Traveling Stories
- EIN
- 32-0298884
- Address
- 1240 E Plaza Blvd Ste 604 STE 302, National City, CA 91950-3664
Signing Officer
- Name
- Emily Moberly
- Title
- CEO & Founder
- Phone
- 6199195115
- Signed
- 2021-05-06
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Emily Moberly
- Formed
- 2009
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 9
- Independent Board Members
- 9
- Employees
- 9
Preparer
- Firm
- Online Bookkeeping
- Address
- PO Box 13601, San Diego, CA 92170
- Preparer
- Michael Lanier
- Phone
- 8585692425
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G
“Volunteer hours and donated services Consulting fees (see Overflow Statement)”
List of other expenses Part IX line 24E
“Other expenses (see Overflow Statement)”
Part III response or note to any other line in Part III
“2020 Accomplishments/Updates: February/March - Traveling Stories restructured the organization and reduced the budget. Two full time staff and 2 part time staff members were let go. Traveling Stories moved out of its office and had remaining employees work virtually from home. March - COVID-19 required us to close all our in-person StoryTent programs. Traveling Stories created the new Reading Raffle app, an app that lets children submit written and illustrated book reviews for chances to win a weekly prize giveaway. The app is free to download on the app store or google play. May - began developing a new online program called the Virtual StoryTent. The Virtual StoryTent matches children in Kindergarten through second grade with mentors for weekly, one-on-one reading sessions via video. Children earn virtual Book Bucks for books read and use their Bucks to buy prizes through the organizations new online prize shop. Prizes are then delivered to children by mail. Got the PPP loan and hired a full-time web developer and full-time program staff member. Was named Humble Bundles Feature Charity for May which resulted in a one-time donation of apx. $520,000.August and November - conducted 2 pilot programs with nearly 100 participants to test the new Virtual StoryTent program. November - redesigned its website to reflect its new programs. Adopted a new mission statement: Empowering children to achieve their dreams. This replaced the old mission statement which was empowering children to outsmart poverty.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | 990 will be distributed electronically to all Board Members for review and comment. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The Board of Directors has adopted a Conflict of Interest Policy |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Utilitizies studies prepared by local agencies or comparable organizations. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Utilized local studies and surveys of comparable organizations. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Governing documents are available to the public upon written request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Volunteer hours and donated services Consulting fees (see Overflow Statement) |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Other expenses (see Overflow Statement) |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | 2020 Accomplishments/Updates: February/March - Traveling Stories restructured the organization and reduced the budget. Two full time staff and 2 part time staff members were let go. Traveling Stories moved out of its office and had remaining employees work virtually from home. March - COVID-19 required us to close all our in-person StoryTent programs. Traveling Stories created the new Reading Raffle app, an app that lets children submit written and illustrated book reviews for chances to win a weekly prize giveaway. The app is free to download on the app store or google play. May - began developing a new online program called the Virtual StoryTent. The Virtual StoryTent matches children in Kindergarten through second grade with mentors for weekly, one-on-one reading sessions via video. Children earn virtual Book Bucks for books read and use their Bucks to buy prizes through the organizations new online prize shop. Prizes are then delivered to children by mail. Got the PPP loan and hired a full-time web developer and full-time program staff member. Was named Humble Bundles Feature Charity for May which resulted in a one-time donation of apx. $520,000.August and November - conducted 2 pilot programs with nearly 100 participants to test the new Virtual StoryTent program. November - redesigned its website to reflect its new programs. Adopted a new mission statement: Empowering children to achieve their dreams. This replaced the old mission statement which was empowering children to outsmart poverty. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Part III response or note to any other line in Part III |
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $497,887
- Liabilities
- $51,605
- Net assets
- $446,282
- Revenue
- $719,683
- Expenses
- $303,512
- Net income
- $416,171