Civic Intelligence

Stories Matter Foundation

EIN 47-4664604 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

We build communities of storytellers trained to question, explore, celebrate, and change their worlds using the power of story.

4043 N Ravenswood Ave 222Chicago, IL 60613

www.storystudiochicago.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.48x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

62nd percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

89th percentile

44%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

36%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$767,910

Up $234,516 (+44%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$369,768

Up $334,405 (+946%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$398,142

Down $99,889 (-20%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,178,792

Up $314,653 (+36%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,049,865

Up $255,220 (+32%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$128,927

Up $59,433 (+86%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2019: $62,623Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $62,6232019Assets 2020: $261,278Liabilities 2020: $34,442Net Assets 2020: $226,8362020Assets 2021: $368,485Liabilities 2021: $1,775Net Assets 2021: $366,7102021Assets 2022: $511,150Liabilities 2022: $82,613Net Assets 2022: $428,5372022Assets 2023: $533,394Liabilities 2023: $35,363Net Assets 2023: $498,0312023Assets 2024: $767,910Liabilities 2024: $369,768Net Assets 2024: $398,1422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$767,910
Liabilities$369,768
Net Assets$398,142
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2019: $431,102Expenses 2019: $389,533Net Income 2019: $41,5692019Revenue 2020: $519,460Expenses 2020: $355,247Net Income 2020: $164,2132020Revenue 2021: $619,933Expenses 2021: $517,988Net Income 2021: $101,9452021Revenue 2022: $800,756Expenses 2022: $679,928Net Income 2022: $120,8282022Revenue 2023: $864,139Expenses 2023: $794,645Net Income 2023: $69,4942023Revenue 2024: $1,178,792Expenses 2024: $1,049,865Net Income 2024: $128,9272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,178,792
Expenses$1,049,865
Net Income$128,927
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$767,910
Liabilities
$369,768
Net assets
$398,142
Revenue
$1,178,792
Expenses
$1,049,865
Net income
$128,927
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.77$0.37$0.40$1.18$1.05$0.13
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.53$0.04$0.50$0.86$0.79$0.07
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.51$0.08$0.43$0.80$0.68$0.12
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.62$0.52$0.10
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.26$0.03$0.23$0.52$0.36$0.16
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.43$0.39$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,178,792
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We build communities of storytellers trained to question, explore, celebrate, and change their worlds using the power of story.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$426,904$469,509▲ $42,605
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$67,287$208,350▲ $141,063
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$27,603$90,051▲ $62,448
Pledges and Grants Receivable$11,600--
Total Assets$533,394$767,910▲ $234,516
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$273,197-
Other Liabilities$29,152$90,051▲ $60,899
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,211$6,520▲ $309
Total Liabilities$35,363$369,768▲ $334,405
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$498,031$398,142▼ $99,889
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$498,031$398,142▼ $99,889
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$533,394$767,910▲ $234,516

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$90,051$82,808$172,859
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jessica KellerExecutive DiFT$68,335$68,335

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jill PollackPresident
Beth JohnsonBoard Member
Elizabeth NeukirchBoard Member
Linsey MaughanBoard Member
Marlo HinesBoard Member
Matthew SingerBoard Member
Michael ZapataBoard Member
Randy RomanoBoard Member
Rodney JordanBoard Member
Andre SmithSecretary
Deborah WaltersTreasurer
Ansley SchrimpfVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$173,251
Program Service Revenue
$990,010
Investment Income
$15,531
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$173,251
Change in Net Assets
$128,927

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,178,792
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,178,792
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,178,792
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$852,256
Other Expenses$197,609
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$783,921--$783,921
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$68,335--$68,335
Depreciation Depletion$27,603--$27,603
Insurance-$24,288-$24,288
Fees for Services Management$22,593--$22,593
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,150-$20,150
Office Expenses$18,735--$18,735
Travel$13,777--$13,777
Advertising$12,306--$12,306
Occupancy$8,951--$8,951
Fees for Services Legal-$1,247-$1,247
Other Expenses$2,260$947-$947
All Other Expenses$476--$476
Total Functional Expenses$976,009$73,856$0$1,049,865

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,049,865
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,049,865
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,049,865
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Payable$90,051
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewd by the executive director and fiscal manager for completeness. A copy of form 990 is presented to the finance committee for review and approval prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Stories Matter Foundation
EIN
47-4664604
Phone
7734777710
Address
4043 N RAVENSWOOD AVE 222, CHICAGO, IL 60613

Signing Officer

Name
Andre Smith
Title
Secretary
Phone
7734777710
Signed
2025-08-11

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jill Pollack
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Lauterbach & Amen Llp
Address
668 N RIVER RD, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Preparer
Ronald J Amen CPA
Phone
6304166900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Prior period adjustment is due to a correction of deferred revenues in the previous year.”

Form 990, Page 12, Part XII, Line 1

“The organization changed its accounting method from cash to accrual to comply with gaap requirements and better align with federal and state grant reporting standards.”

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