Civic Intelligence

Stories Matter Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 47-4664604

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Mar 03, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.STORYSTUDIOCHICAGO.ORG
4043 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 222Chicago, IL 60613

(773) 477-7710

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

81st percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

66th percentile

$49,000

Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.4% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

97th percentile

317%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$261,278

Up $198,655 (+317%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$226,836

Up $164,213 (+262%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$34,442

Up $34,442 from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue51st percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$519,460

Up $88,358 (+20%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$355,247

Down $34,286 (-8.8%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$164,213

Up $122,644 (+295%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$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

2020

Assets$261,278
Liabilities$34,442
Net Assets$226,836
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2020

Revenue$519,460
Expenses$355,247
Net Income$164,213
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Mar 3, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$560,740
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
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$20,500$169,031▲ $148,531
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$42,123$92,247▲ $50,124
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$62,623$261,278▲ $198,655
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$34,442▲ $34,442
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$34,442▲ $34,442
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$62,623$226,836▲ $164,213
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$62,623$226,836▲ $164,213
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$62,623$261,278▲ $198,655
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay66th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jessica KellerManaging DirectorFT$49,000$49,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ansley SchrimfBoard Vice President
Gerald NowakBoard Member
Laura FischerBoard Member
Rodney JordanBoard Member
Alan T KercinikBoard Memeber
Andre SmithBoard Secretary
Jacqueline LoeweBoard Treasurer
Jill PollackPrincipal Officer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$62,728
Program Service Revenue
$478,115
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-21,383
All Other Contributions
$59,041
Change in Net Assets
$164,213
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$260,658
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$94,589
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$174,858$10,720$0$185,578
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$49,000$0$49,000
Other Salaries and Wages$0$31,446$0$31,446
Occupancy$0$30,728$0$30,728
Office Expenses$15,607$5,982$0$21,589
Other Employee Benefits$0$7,161$0$7,161
Payroll Taxes$0$6,982$0$6,982
Fees for Services Accounting$0$6,708$0$6,708
Information Technology$2,314$1,938-$4,252
Insurance$0$4,201$0$4,201
Other Expenses$3,853$0$0$3,853
Advertising$1,238$401$0$1,639
All Other Expenses$771$760-$1,531
Conferences and Meetings$282$297$0$579
Total Functional Expenses$198,923$156,324$0$355,247
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$41,280
Fundraising Gross Income$19,897
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Festival$19,897$19,897$25,750$-5,853
Total Events$19,897$19,897$25,750$-5,853
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
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
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

“The president Jill Pollack is married to the Board Treasurer Jacqueline Loewe”

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

“The board reviews financial statements on a monthly basis. The return will be reviewed by the Director prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Stories Matter Foundation
EIN
47-4664604
Phone
7734777710
Address
4043 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 222, Chicago, IL 60613

Signing Officer

Name
Jessica Keller
Title
Director
Phone
7733183576
Signed
2021-03-03

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jill Pollack
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
2
Volunteers
25
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“The StoryBoard program is a weeklong intensive workshop.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“The other services are consultants, instructors, and contracted staff providing services for programs, and events.”

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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Summer Camps
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2Consultations
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt10
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IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
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IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
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IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt00
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IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$261,278
Liabilities
$34,442
Net assets
$226,836
Revenue
$519,460
Expenses
$355,247
Net income
$164,213
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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