Civic Intelligence

Halfthestory

EIN 82-5231180 • 501(c)3 • Western Springs, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

#HalfTheStory's mission is to empower the next generation's relationship with social media through advocacy, education, and providing access to resources for youth. We believe in digital wellbeing.

3954 Garden AvenueWestern Springs, IL 60558

halfthestoryproject.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

86th percentile

41%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

98th percentile

191%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

143%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets45th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,307,377

Up $986,057 (+307%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$56,872

Up $56,872 from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,250,505

Up $929,185 (+289%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,241,383

Up $1,414,118 (+171%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,312,811

Up $656,552 (+100%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$928,572

Up $757,566 (+443%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2021: $171,184Liabilities 2021: $600Net Assets 2021: $170,5842021Assets 2022: $154,449Liabilities 2022: $5,000Net Assets 2022: $149,4492022Assets 2023: $321,320Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $321,3202023Assets 2024: $1,307,377Liabilities 2024: $56,872Net Assets 2024: $1,250,5052024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,307,377
Liabilities$56,872
Net Assets$1,250,505
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2021: $210,056Expenses 2021: $41,859Net Income 2021: $168,1972021Revenue 2022: $380,200Expenses 2022: $408,989Net Income 2022: -$28,7892022Revenue 2023: $827,265Expenses 2023: $656,259Net Income 2023: $171,0062023Revenue 2024: $2,241,383Expenses 2024: $1,312,811Net Income 2024: $928,5722024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,241,383
Expenses$1,312,811
Net Income$928,572
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,307,377
Liabilities
$56,872
Net assets
$1,250,505
Revenue
$2,241,383
Expenses
$1,312,811
Net income
$928,572
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.06$1.25$2.24$1.31$0.93
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.32$0.83$0.66$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.01$0.15$0.38$0.41$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.21$0.04$0.17
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,241,383
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

#HalfTheStory's mission is to empower the next generation's relationship with social media through advocacy, education, and providing access to resources for youth. We believe in digital wellbeing.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$93,840$1,065,087▲ $971,247
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$223,100$213,120▼ $9,980
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$746$16,370▲ $15,624
Accounts Receivable$3,634$12,800▲ $9,166
Total Assets$321,320$1,307,377▲ $986,057
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$56,872▲ $56,872
Total Liabilities$0$56,872▲ $56,872
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$971,448▲ $971,448
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$321,320$279,057▼ $42,263
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$321,320$1,250,505▲ $929,185
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$321,320$1,307,377▲ $986,057

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$213,120$64,480$277,600
Other Securities$1,065,087--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Larissa MayExecutive DirectorFT$109,092$109,092

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jaclyn JohnsonDirector
Margaret HinesDirector
Neeti SanyalDirector
Robin RichDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,209,713
Program Service Revenue
$13,600
Investment Income
$16,054
Other Revenue
$2,016
All Other Contributions
$2,209,713
Change in Net Assets
$928,572
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$974,404
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$338,407
Total Fundraising Expense$57,980
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$588,483$47,296$9,584$645,363
Other Salaries and Wages$239,259$41,790$27,683$308,732
Travel$77,901$301$503$78,705
Information Technology$11,544$40,691$14,293$66,528
Depreciation Depletion-$49,580-$49,580
Payroll Taxes$19,245$3,402$2,200$24,847
Insurance-$14,003-$14,003
Advertising$163$6,879$2,184$9,226
Office Expenses$3,091$5,770-$8,861
Occupancy-$5,123-$5,123
Other Employee Benefits$1,929$2,565$334$4,828
Other Expenses$1,693$2,400$1,199$2,400
Total Functional Expenses$967,740$287,091$57,980$1,312,811
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
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
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“A draft copy of form 990 is provided to the board of directors for review and approval before final submission”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board reviews and approves the compensation of the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Https://www.guidestar.org/; https://www.irs.gov/charities-and-nonprofits”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No other documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Halfthestory
EIN
82-5231180
Phone
7083633981
Address
3954 GARDEN AVENUE, WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558

Signing Officer

Name
Larissa May
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7083633981
Signed
2025-07-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Larissa May
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Raffol and Company Inc
Address
105 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 11, NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Preparer
Jonathan Vitale
Phone
7814444926
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional fees and consultants: program service expenses 588,483. Management and general expenses 47,296. Fundraising expenses 9,584. Total expenses 645,363.”

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