Storyville Center For The Spoken Word Inc
- Assets
- $12.4m
- Revenue
- $12.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 48
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 07/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-3880953
Organization Overview
Storyville Center For The Spoken Word Inc, operating under the name The Moth, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Moth employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Moth is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Moth generated $12.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE ART AND CRAFT OF STORYTELLING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MOTH MAINSTAGECURATED STORYTELLING PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY FOCUSED ON A PARTICULAR THEME. STORYTELLERS DEVELOP A 10-12 MINUTE STORY WITH MOTH ARTISTIC STAFF. IN 2021, THERE WERE 20 MAINSTAGE SHOWS WITH 100 STORIES TOLD IN CITIES, REACHING AN AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
THE MOTH RADIO HOURTHE MOTH, TOGETHER WITH PARTNERS PRX AND ATLANTIC PUBLIC MEDIA, PRODUCE 25+ NEW EPISODES OF "THE MOTH RADIO HOUR" EACH YEAR. EPISODES AIR ALTERNATELY WITH A BACK-CATALOG OF ARCHIVE EPISODES TO ENSURE A WEEKLY OFFERING. EVERY EPISODE FEATURES THREE TO SEVEN STORIES, EACH BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 5 AND 15 MINUTES IN DURATION. THE RADIO HOUR IS 53-MINUTES IN DURATION WITH A NEWS-HOLE FORMAT. "THE MOTH RADIO HOUR" IS BROADCAST ON 580 RADIO STATIONS, ACROSS THE U.S. AND AUSTRALIA, REACHING A BROAD AUDIENCE.
PODCASTTHE MOTH PODCAST RELEASES FREE STORIES EACH WEEK FROM OUR ARCHIVE, AND WAS DOWNLOADED MORE THAN 85 MILLION TIMES IN 2021.
COMMUNITY PROGRAM, EDUCATION PROGRAM, CORPORATE PROGRAM, MOTH STORYSLAM, MOTH BOOK PUBLICATION, GLOBAL PROGRAM, AND MERCHANDISE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Catherine Burns Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $247,570 |
Sarah Haberman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $235,318 |
Marina Klutse Dir. Of Finance And Administration | Officer | 40 | $157,036 |
Sarah Austin Jenness Executive Producer | 40 | $154,360 | |
Jennifer Birmingham Managing Director Of Programs | 40 | $146,865 | |
Kate Tellers Director Of Mothworks Program | 40 | $146,530 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $225,392 |
| Fundraising events | $145,735 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,734,604 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,172,496 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,245 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,278,227 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,839,331 |
| Investment income | $122,506 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $16,687 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,256,751 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $707,672 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $305,147 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,042,176 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $78,949 |
| Other employee benefits | $645,772 |
| Payroll taxes | $464,695 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $62,127 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,471 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $887,952 |
| Advertising and promotion | $101,805 |
| Office expenses | $78,350 |
| Information technology | $133,704 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $575,783 |
| Travel | $108,491 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,249 |
| Insurance | $47,690 |
| All other expenses | $12,930 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,405,933 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,793,814 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,027,325 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,643,372 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,070,850 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $34,530 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $83,852 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $205,561 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,502,796 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $12,362,100 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $499,078 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $713,769 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $575,829 |
| Total liabilities | $1,788,676 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,610,509 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,962,915 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,362,100 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Storyville Center For The Spoken Word Inc has recieved totaling $3,467,696.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS; GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $2,097,403 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS; GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $1,000,000 |
Kate Spade New York Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $51,875 |
The Paul And Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation Waltham, MA PURPOSE: FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
National Book Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc New York, NY | $199,499,593 | $19,952,200 |
American Repertory Theatre Cambridge, MA | $28,732,151 | $12,990,237 |
Signature Theatre Company New York, NY | $62,849,854 | $11,675,589 |
Playwrights Horizons Inc New York, NY | $27,151,743 | $13,749,281 |
Huntington Theatre Company Inc Boston, MA | $85,399,357 | $14,500,477 |
Manhattan Theatre Club Inc New York, NY | $95,784,807 | $15,978,594 |
Hartford Stage Company Hartford, CT | $23,293,519 | $12,254,112 |
Stella Adler Studio Of Acting New York, NY | $5,616,573 | $9,953,377 |
Storyville Center For The Spoken Word Inc New York, NY | $12,362,100 | $12,256,751 |
Second Stage Theatre New York, NY | $62,708,833 | $8,654,071 |
Atlantic Theater Company New York, NY | $26,591,945 | $8,396,675 |
Geva Theatre Center Inc Rochester, NY | $17,333,733 | $8,117,861 |