Civic Intelligence

Stories Matter Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 47-4664604

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 20, 2022

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

38th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

56th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$53,800

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.7% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

80th percentile

41%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$368,485

Up $107,207 (+41%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$366,710

Up $139,874 (+62%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$1,775

Down $32,667 (-95%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$619,933

Up $100,473 (+19%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$517,988

Up $162,741 (+46%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$101,945

Down $62,268 (-38%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th 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

2021

Assets$368,485
Liabilities$1,775
Net Assets$366,710
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th 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

2021

Revenue$619,933
Expenses$517,988
Net Income$101,945
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 20, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$619,933
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$169,031$267,077▲ $98,046
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$92,247$101,408▲ $9,161
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$261,278$368,485▲ $107,207
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$34,480$0▼ $34,480
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$1,775▲ $1,775
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$34,480$1,775▼ $32,705
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$226,798$366,710▲ $139,912
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$226,798$366,710▲ $139,912
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$261,278$368,485▲ $107,207
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jessica KellerExecutive DirectorFT$53,800$53,800

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$54,320
Program Service Revenue
$531,133
Investment Income
$37
Other Revenue
$34,443
All Other Contributions
$11,456
Change in Net Assets
$101,945
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$376,378
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$141,610
Total Fundraising Expense$37,361
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$260,379-$30,000$290,379
Other Salaries and Wages-$61,875-$61,875
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$53,800-$53,800
Occupancy-$30,022-$30,022
Payroll Taxes-$14,307-$14,307
Office Expenses$600$10,438$1,416$12,454
Pension Plan Contributions-$8,144-$8,144
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,553-$6,553
Travel$3,267$15$2,065$5,347
Information Technology$2,015$1,926-$3,941
Other Employee Benefits-$3,484-$3,484
Conferences and Meetings$0$340$2,144$2,484
All Other Expenses$998$232$1,135$2,365
Other Expenses$0$732$0$732
Total Functional Expenses$281,536$199,091$37,361$517,988
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraising Event$33,830$30,719$1,683$29,036
Festival$9,312$9,312$22,983$-13,671
Total Events$43,142$40,031$24,666$15,365
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
Executive Director
Phone
7733183576
Signed
2022-05-20
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jill Pollack
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
4
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Folden Financial Solutions
Address
590 Coopers Cloe, Duluth, GA 30097
Preparer
Noelle Folden-McDowell
Phone
7084668514
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

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

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Adjustment”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$368,485
Liabilities
$1,775
Net assets
$366,710
Revenue
$619,933
Expenses
$517,988
Net income
$101,945
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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