Civic Intelligence

Stories Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 47-3404006

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

Organization Profilewww.storiesfoundation.org
500 West Main Street Ste 23Anoka, MN 55303

(612) 987-9077

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

26th percentile

-9.5%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$66,875

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.6% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-3.8%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

37%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Down

$427,820

Down $16,675 (-3.8%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$407,151

Down $29,136 (-6.7%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$20,669

Up $12,461 (+152%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Up

$340,767

Up $92,518 (+37%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$373,098

Up $54,480 (+17%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$32,331

Up $38,038 (+54%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2018: $100,586Liabilities 2018: $4,912Net Assets 2018: $95,6742018Assets 2019: $68,255Liabilities 2019: $6,324Net Assets 2019: $61,9312019Assets 2020: $135,962Liabilities 2020: $6,357Net Assets 2020: $129,6052020Assets 2021: $483,557Liabilities 2021: $3,862Net Assets 2021: $479,6952021Assets 2022: $475,617Liabilities 2022: $8,561Net Assets 2022: $467,0562022Assets 2023: $514,181Liabilities 2023: $7,525Net Assets 2023: $506,6562023Assets 2024: $444,495Liabilities 2024: $8,208Net Assets 2024: $436,2872024Assets 2025: $427,820Liabilities 2025: $20,669Net Assets 2025: $407,1512025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$427,820
Liabilities$20,669
Net Assets$407,151
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2018: $138,414Expenses 2018: $70,569Net Income 2018: $67,8452018Revenue 2019: $67,368Expenses 2019: $101,110Net Income 2019: -$33,7422019Revenue 2020: $169,529Expenses 2020: $101,855Net Income 2020: $67,6742020Revenue 2021: $473,457Expenses 2021: $123,367Net Income 2021: $350,0902021Revenue 2022: $272,841Expenses 2022: $263,348Net Income 2022: $9,4932022Revenue 2023: $293,668Expenses 2023: $262,506Net Income 2023: $31,1622023Revenue 2024: $248,249Expenses 2024: $318,618Net Income 2024: -$70,3692024Revenue 2025: $340,767Expenses 2025: $373,098Net Income 2025: -$32,3312025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$340,767
Expenses$373,098
Net Income-$32,331
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 16, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$355,566
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Stories Foundation exists to empower communities to end the cycle of human trafficking by starting and supporting social enterprises that raise awareness, offer opportunities for economic independence, and fund the fight against human trafficking.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$98,260$234,063▲ $135,803
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$177,308$175,163▼ $2,145
Investments Other Securities$155,634$0▼ $155,634
Inventories for Sale or Use$11,976$10,888▼ $1,088
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$1,358▲ $1,358
Accounts Receivable$0$31▲ $31
Total Assets$444,495$427,820▼ $16,675
Other Assets Total$1,317$6,317▲ $5,000
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,208$18,508▲ $10,300
Deferred Revenue$0$2,161▲ $2,161
Other Liabilities$0--
Total Liabilities$8,208$20,669▲ $12,461
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$158,693$407,151▲ $248,458
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$277,594$0▼ $277,594
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$436,287$407,151▼ $29,136
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$444,495$427,820▼ $16,675

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$88,500$0$0
Land$0-$0
Equipment$33,888$5,723$0
Leasehold Improvements$111,675$6,048$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Stephanie PageExecutive DirectorFT$65,000$1,875$66,875

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jan EitzenBoard Chair
Mark ThurstonVice Chair
Scott Van DaalenMember
Sherrill ThurstonMember
Tami FreedMember
Tony LoydMember
Kim TannerSecretary
Shannon ZimheltTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$205,917
Program Service Revenue
$135,365
Investment Income
$-5,246
Other Revenue
$4,731
All Other Contributions
$205,737
Change in Net Assets
$-32,331
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$206,104
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$164,681
Total Fundraising Expense$21,519
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,313
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$69,031$6,432$6,432$81,895
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$52,000$6,500$6,500$65,000
Occupancy$37,115$15,874$0$52,989
Information Technology$15,772$1,451$1,452$18,675
Fees for Services Accounting$0$14,798$0$14,798
Fees for Services Other$5,727$8,000$0$13,727
Payroll Taxes$10,772$1,030$1,030$12,832
Depreciation Depletion$11,771$0$0$11,771
All Other Expenses$4,064$1,868$2,788$8,720
Other Expenses$5,654$341$2,683$8,678
Other Employee Benefits$4,136$409$409$4,954
Travel$3,088$1,207$0$4,295
Insurance$2,963$225$225$3,413
Grants to Domestic Orgs$2,313--$2,313
Advertising$249$920$0$1,169
Office Expenses$121$234$0$355
Interest$0$47$0$47
Total Functional Expenses$292,243$59,336$21,519$373,098
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$543
Fundraising Direct Expenses$137
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
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Mark Thurston (Vice Chair) and Sherrill Thurston (Member) are married and are also the parents of Stephanie Page (Executive Director).”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the 990 is presented to the Board of Directors prior to submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The Board of Directors reviews and approves the Executive Director's compensation. The compensation is based on comparable market rates.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The returns are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Stories Foundation
EIN
47-3404006
Phone
6129879077
Address
500 West Main Street Ste 23, Anoka, MN 55303
Doing Business As
Storyteller Cafe

Signing Officer

Name
Stephanie Page
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6129879077
Signed
2026-03-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stephanie Page
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
10
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Adam Baker CPA
Address
32508 Turkey Loop, Underwood, MN 56586
Preparer
Adam Baker
Phone
3177482640
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$427,820
Liabilities
$20,669
Net assets
$407,151
Revenue
$340,767
Expenses
$373,098
Net income
-$32,331
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.28$0.21$4.07$3.41$3.73$0.32
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.44$0.08$4.36$2.48$3.19$0.70
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.14$0.08$5.07$2.94$2.63$0.31
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.76$0.09$4.67$2.73$2.63$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.84$0.04$4.80$4.73$1.23$3.50
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.06$1.30$1.70$1.02$0.68
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.06$0.62$0.67$1.01$0.34
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.05$0.96$1.38$0.71$0.68