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EIN 52-2003382 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC
Profile
Stone soup productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that sponsors trailblazing documentary films and innovative outreach initiatives that help bring an astonishingly diverse body of american art, culture and achievement into focus, opening pathways for rich exploration of human themes. The organization approaches every project with a commitment to engage, educate and inspire, and is backed by a long history of producing high-caliber films, digital transmedia and engagement strategies targeted to create impact
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Net Margin
10th percentile
Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
23rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
50th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$131,727
Down $67,654 (-34%) from 2023
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$131,727
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
Down$79,100
Down $889 (-1.1%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$146,754
Up $317 (+0.2%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$67,654
Down $1,206 (-1.8%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Stone soup productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that sponsors trailblazing documentary films and innovative outreach initiatives that help bring an astonishingly diverse body of american art, culture and achievement into focus, opening pathways for rich exploration of human themes. The organization approaches every project with a commitment to engage, educate and inspire, and is backed by a long history of producing high-caliber films, digital transmedia and engagement strategies targeted to create impact
Stone soup productions creates educational multimedia that;a) highlights the rich cultural diversity of the u.s. B) inspires understanding by helping audiences see through multiple perspectives and find common ground; and c) empowers people to drive positive, inclusive and healthy societal change
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|---|---|---|
| Program Name: The Peoples Recorder PodcastDescription: Creating The Peoples Recorder podcast, inspired by the Federal Writers Project of the 1930s. This podcast advances Stone Soups mission to transform storytelling into social impact and to foster empathy through the humanities by illuminating shared histories. The series connects past and present through stories of ordinary Americans.Accomplishments: 1) In 2024, funded by National Endowment for the Humanities Development and Production Grants, Stone Soup released 10 full episodes and 6 bonus episodes, reaching over 25,000 downloads. The team collaborated with the American Library Association and the Library of Congress to plan exhibitions and public programs, and began development on Season 2, supported by an NEH Production Grant.2) With support from California Humanities and Humanities Nebraska, Stone Soup produced two California episodes exploring the Great Depressions migration stories and WPA artists legacies, garnering nearly 3,000 listens. The Nebraska finale, celebrating the states literary renaissance, reached 1,000 listeners.3) In coordination with The Peoples Recorder podcast, Stone Soup hosted virtual events about the Federal Writers Projects relevance today. Three panel discussions with the Library of Virginia, Los Angeles Public Library, and FDR Presidential Library reached over 1,000 viewers, featuring historians, authors, and descendants of Writers Project members. | $1,000 | $119,813 |
| Program Name: Book Donation Drive for Prison LibrariesDescription: In partnership with the documentary Public Defender, Stone Soup launched a national book drive to support prison libraries and literacy programs. This initiative embodies Stone Soups belief in the power of stories to foster empathy, bridge divides, and create opportunities for learning and rehabilitation.Accomplishments: Across 11 film festivals in 10 states, the drive collected nearly 2,000 donated books for incarcerated individuals and their families. Partners included DC Books to Prisons, Free Minds Book Club, and the MLK Jr. Library in Washington, DC. | - | $11,456 |
| Program Name: Scattering CJ Outreach InitiativeDescription: Building on its award-winning documentary Scattering CJ, Stone Soup continued outreach efforts promoting suicide prevention and mental wellness. This initiative advances Stone Soups mission to use storytelling as a catalyst for healing and dialogue, reducing stigma and building compassionate communities.Accomplishments:In 2024, the film broadcast nationally on public television and internationally in Scotland, reaching new audiences through partnerships with mental health organizations. Stone Soup also produced digital content for Mental Health Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Month, and Veterans Day. | - | - |
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| STEPHANIE WILSON | Secretary | PT | $0 | - | - |
| LINDA WATTS | Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
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