Smartmeme Inc

Organization Overview

Smartmeme Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2023, Smartmeme Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Smartmeme Inc 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 07/2023, Smartmeme Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.5% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SMARTMEME, INC. DBA CENTER FOR STORY-BASED STRATEGY (CSS) CULTIVATES IMAGINATION SPACES WHERE STORY, GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZING, AND DEMOCRACY ARE INTERWOVEN STRATEGIES TO BUILD POWER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TRAIN: PROVIDE TRAINING TO OVER 300 KEY NONPROFIT LEADERS AND GROW CSSS TRAINING CAPACITY AND PRACTITIONERS NETWORK.MOVEMENT BUILDING: STRENGTHEN BROADER NONPROFIT NETWORKS THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH AND BUILDING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS.NETWORK ENGAGEMENT: RESOURCE CSS NETWORK, ALUMNI AND FELLOWS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR MOVEMENT BUILDING.OUR WORK THIS YEAR HAS CONTINUED TO GROW, HONING OUR TRAINING TOOLS AND METHODS, ANDREACHING MORE AND MORE INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WORKING FOR CHANGE.


CSS BEGAN A PROGRAM OF FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, TO INCUBATE EMERGENT NARRATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE CSS NETWORK. THE PURPOSE IS TO STRENGTHEN MOVEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE BY PROVIDING A POLITICAL HOME FOR THE WORK. CSS WILL USE COMPREHENSIVE FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS AS A VEHICLE TO SUPPORT THESE PROJECTS. TWO SPONSORED PROJECTS IN FY 2021 INCLUDE BLACK CORNERSTONE PROJECT AND ANTI-MONOPOLY VIDEO SHORTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Paul Castro
Interim Ed
$33,750
Reuben Tihi Hayslett
Board President
$0
Cristobal Lagunas
Staff Rep
$0
Yee Won Chong
Treasurer
$0
Angus Maguire
Secretary
$0
Sara Dillon
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,365,670
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,365,670
Total Program Service Revenue$293,775
Investment income $10,033
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,678,377

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