Civic Intelligence

Stories Matter Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-4664604

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 06, 2024

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

63rd percentile

0.07x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

57th percentile

8.0%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

51st percentile

4.4%

Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

7.9%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$533,394

Up $22,244 (+4.4%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$498,031

Up $69,494 (+16%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$35,363

Down $47,250 (-57%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Up

$864,139

Up $63,383 (+7.9%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$794,645

Up $114,717 (+17%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$69,494

Down $51,334 (-42%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth51st 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

2023

Assets$533,394
Liabilities$35,363
Net Assets$498,031
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth50th 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

2023

Revenue$864,139
Expenses$794,645
Net Income$69,494
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 6, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$864,139
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$444,874$426,904▼ $17,970
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$67,287-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$66,276$27,603▼ $38,673
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$11,600-
Total Assets$511,150$533,394▲ $22,244
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$28,455$29,152▲ $697
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$54,158$6,211▼ $47,947
Total Liabilities$82,613$35,363▼ $47,250
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$428,537$498,031▲ $69,494
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$428,537$498,031▲ $69,494
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$511,150$533,394▲ $22,244

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$27,603$55,205$82,808
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jill PollackBoard Chair
Ansley SchrimpfVice Chair
Gerald NowakBoard Member
Laura FischerBoard Member
Linsey MaughmBoard Member
Michael ZapataBoard Member
Randy RomanoBoard Member
Rodney JordanBoard Member
Andre SmithSecretary
Deborah WaltersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$74,909
Program Service Revenue
$789,230
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$63,309
Change in Net Assets
$69,494

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$864,139
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$864,139
Total Revenue per Form 990
$864,139
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$615,792
Other Expenses$178,853
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$615,792--$615,792
Depreciation Depletion$38,633--$38,633
Fees for Services Management$29,616--$29,616
Office Expenses$23,229--$23,229
Occupancy$18,193--$18,193
Insurance-$14,991-$14,991
Travel$10,718--$10,718
Advertising$10,071--$10,071
All Other Expenses$1,325$871-$2,196
Other Expenses$7,376$1,760-$1,760
Total Functional Expenses$756,003$38,642$0$794,645

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$794,645
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$794,645
Total Expenses per Form 990$794,645
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$29,152
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
Phone
7734777710
Address
4043 N RAVENSWOOD AVE 222, CHICAGO, IL 60613

Signing Officer

Name
Deborah Walters
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7734777710
Signed
2024-05-06

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

“Fundraising expense 0 fundraising expense 0”

Form 990, Page 12, Part XII, Line 1

“Prior years erroneously showed the foundation as accrual basis accounting. The foundation is a cash basis organization.”

Financial Statement Notes

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

“FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 0”

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

“FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 0”

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Filings

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$533,394
Liabilities
$35,363
Net assets
$498,031
Revenue
$864,139
Expenses
$794,645
Net income
$69,494
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
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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