Civic Intelligence

Stories Matter Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 47-4664604

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Sep 12, 2023

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

(773) 477-7710

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

64th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

39%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

29%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Up

$511,150

Up $142,665 (+39%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$428,537

Up $61,827 (+17%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$82,613

Up $80,838 (+4554%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$800,756

Up $180,823 (+29%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$679,928

Up $161,940 (+31%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$120,828

Up $18,883 (+19%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd 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

2022

Assets$511,150
Liabilities$82,613
Net Assets$428,537
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th 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

2022

Revenue$800,756
Expenses$679,928
Net Income$120,828
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Sep 12, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$819,223
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$101,408$444,874▲ $343,466
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$267,077--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$66,276-
Total Assets$368,485$511,150▲ $142,665
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,775$54,158▲ $52,383
Other Liabilities-$28,455-
Total Liabilities$1,775$82,613▲ $80,838
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$366,710$428,537▲ $61,827
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$366,710$428,537▲ $61,827
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$368,485$511,150▲ $142,665

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$66,276$16,572$82,848
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jill PollackBoard Chair
Ansley SchrimpfVice Chair
Deborah WaltersBoard Member
Gerald NowakBoard Member
Heather MclellanBoard Member
Laura FischerBoard Member
Rodney JordanBoard Member
Andre SmithScretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$81,804
Program Service Revenue
$706,462
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$12,490
All Other Contributions
$81,804
Change in Net Assets
$120,828

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$800,756
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$18,467
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$819,223
Total Revenue per Form 990
$800,756
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$533,175
Other Expenses$146,753
Total Fundraising Expense$19,872
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$533,175--$533,175
Occupancy$14,109-$2,500$16,609
Depreciation Depletion$16,572--$16,572
Fees for Services Management$16,001--$16,001
Insurance-$13,832-$13,832
Office Expenses$4,644$8,044-$12,688
Travel$8,964--$8,964
Advertising$6,070--$6,070
Other Expenses$5,669$1,937$17,372$1,937
All Other Expenses$55--$55
Total Functional Expenses$609,588$50,468$19,872$679,928

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$698,395
Expenses per Audited Statements$679,928
Total Expenses per Form 990$679,928
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$18,467
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$30,957
Fundraising Direct Expenses$18,467
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Story Ball 2022$30,957$30,957$18,467$12,490
Total Events$30,957$30,957$18,467$12,490
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$28,455
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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

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
Address
4043 N RAVENSWOOD AVE 222, CHICAGO, IL 60613

Signing Officer

Name
Ansley Schrimpf
Title
Vice Chair
Signed
2023-09-12

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jill Pollack
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
4

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, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“OTHER”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Fundraising expense 18,467 fundraising expense -18,467”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

“Fundraising expense 18,467”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Fundraising expense 18,467”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$511,150
Liabilities
$82,613
Net assets
$428,537
Revenue
$800,756
Expenses
$679,928
Net income
$120,828
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
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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