People And Stories - Gente Y Cuentos Inc
- Assets
- $325.2k
- Revenue
- $258.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Lawrence Township, NJ
- Founding
- 04/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-3260895
Organization Overview
People And Stories - Gente Y Cuentos Inc is located in Lawrence Township, NJ. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. People And Stories - Gente Y Cuentos 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 12/2021, People And Stories - Gente Y Cuentos Inc generated $258.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $168.2k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PEOPLE & STORIES/GENTE Y CUENTOS IS DEDICATED TO OPENING DOORS TO LITERATURE FOR NEW AUDIENCES. THROUGH ORAL READINGS AND RIGOROUS DISCUSSIONS OF ENDURING SHORT STORIES, WE INVITE UNDERSERVED PARTICIPANTS TO FRESH UNDERSTANDINGS OF THEMSELVES, OF OTHERS, AND OF THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PEOPLE & STORIES / GENTE Y CUENTOS IS AN INNOVATIVE READING AND DISCUSSION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS. FOR 8-10 WEEKS,90-120 MINUTES PER WEEK, PROGRAM COORDINATORS MEET WITH PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE CLIENTS OR RESIDENTS OF COLLABORATING REHABILITATION CENTERS,HOMELESS SHELTERS, PRISONS, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, REENTRY PROJECTS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS,TO READ, CRITICALLY DISCUSS, AND WRITE ABOUT SHORT STORIES. OUR METHOD, THE ORAL READING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF LITERARY STORIES, CREATES A NEW, BROADER, FRAME OF REFERENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS. AT THE SAME TIME,THE PROGRAM IMPROVES READING COMPREHENSION, WRITING, COMMUNICATION, AND ANALYTICAL THINKING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, ASSISTS IN THE QUESTIONING OF SELF-IMPOSED LIMITATIONS,ADVANCES THE ABILITY TO HEAR THE IDEAS OF OTHERS, AND ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS. FUTHERMORE, IN OUR "CROSSING BORDERS WITH LITERATURE" PROGRAMS WE INVITE PEOPLE FROM A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONS TO JOIN THE PROGRAM WITH URBANITES. CROSS-CULTURAL CONVERSATIONS EVOLVE THAT BRIDGE DIFFERENCES OF ETHNICITY, GENDER, SOCIOECONOMIC CLASS, AGE AND GEOGRAPHY AND HELP OVERCOME BARRIERS TO SOCIAL JUSTICE.
PEOPLE & STORIES / GENTE Y CUENTOS IS AN INNOVATIVE READING AND DISCUSSION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS. FOR 8-10 WEEKS,90-120 MINUTES PER WEEK, PROGRAM COORDINATORS MEET WITH PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE CLIENTS OR RESIDENTS OF COLLABORATING REHABILITATION CENTERS,HOMELESS SHELTERS, PRISONS, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, REENTRY PROJECTS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS,TO READ, CRITICALLY DISCUSS, AND WRITE ABOUT SHORT STORIES. OUR METHOD, THE ORAL READING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF LITERARY STORIES, CREATES A NEW, BROADER, FRAME OF REFERENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS. AT THE SAME TIME,THE PROGRAM IMPROVES READING COMPREHENSION, WRITING, COMMUNICATION, AND ANALYTICAL THINKING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, ASSISTS IN THE QUESTIONING OF SELF-IMPOSED LIMITATIONS,ADVANCES THE ABILITY TO HEAR THE IDEAS OF OTHERS, AND ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS. FUTHERMORE, IN OUR "CROSSING BORDERS WITH LITERATURE" PROGRAMS WE INVITE PEOPLE FROM A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONS TO JOIN THE PROGRAM WITH URBANITES. CROSS-CULTURAL CONVERSATIONS EVOLVE THAT BRIDGE DIFFERENCES OF ETHNICITY, GENDER, SOCIOECONOMIC CLASS, AGE AND GEOGRAPHY AND HELP OVERCOME BARRIERS TO SOCIAL JUSTICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Aaron Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Charlotte Friedman Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Andrea Honore Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Anne Seltzer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Julie Denny Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Barbara Flythe Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $85,285 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $55,903 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,188 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $115,561 |
| Investment income | $1,948 |
| 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 | $258,697 |
| 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. | $64,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,584 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,540 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,219 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,403 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,651 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,975 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $919 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,074 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,750 |
| Travel | $246 |
| 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 | $546 |
| Insurance | $2,603 |
| All other expenses | $9,937 |
| Total functional expenses | $168,181 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,950 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,997 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,684 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,980 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $165,555 |
| Total assets | $325,166 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,494 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $9,494 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $164,800 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $150,872 |
| 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 | $325,166 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that People And Stories - Gente Y Cuentos Inc has recieved totaling $36,030.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc Lawrenceville, NJ PURPOSE: the Annual Fund | $36,030 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $153,000 |
| Earnings | $13,474 |
| Admin Expense | $919 |
| Ending Balance | $165,555 |
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