Wayword Inc
- Assets
- $149.1k
- Revenue
- $318.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 10/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-0277377
Organization Overview
Wayword Inc is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A34) the organization is classified as: Radio, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wayword Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wayword 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, Wayword Inc generated $318.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $273.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.2% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WAYWORD INC. PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES "A WAY WITH WORDS" -- THE POPULAR PUBLIC RADIO SHOW ABOUT LANGUAGE - THE PROGRAM REACHES HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF LISTENERS OVER THE AIR IN 336 CITIES AND THOUSANDS MORE ONLINE. WE HAVE BUILT A ROBUST ONLINE COMMUNITY OF 272,000+ FOLLOWERS VIA FACEBOOK, TWITTER, 3 MILLION PODCAST DOWNLOADS PER YEAR AND A 50,000+ QUARTERLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER. OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND CONNECT SPEAKERS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACROSS GENERATIONS -- AND AROUND THE WORLD. EACH WEEK ON "A WAY WITH WORDS," LANGUAGE EXPERTS MARTHA BARNETTE AND GRANT BARRETT ANSWER CALLERS' QUESTIONS ABOUT WORDS AND HOW WE USE THEM, INCLUDING: WORD AND PHRASE HISTORIES, DIALECTS, SLANG, GRAMMAR, BOOKS AND WRITING, THE INTERSECTION OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY, AND LINGUISTIC HEIRLOOMS PASSED DOWN AMONG FAMILIES. WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT INFORMED, THOUGHTFUL DISCUSSION ABOUT WORDS AND HOW WE USE THEM HELPS CONTRIBUTE TO THE LARGER GOAL OF CREATING A CIVIL SOCIETY. THE STORIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE AND ELEVATE THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY PROVIDING AUDIO WORKS TO EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING AND INFORMED DISCUSSION ABOUT LANGUAGE IN AN EXPANDING GLOBAL COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Grant Barrett Ceo/officer | Officer | 30 | $60,000 |
Martha Barnette Vp/officer | Officer | 30 | $60,000 |
Stefanie Levine Cfo/officer | Officer | 30 | $50,000 |
Michael Breslauer Vp/ofc/director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Rick Seidenwurm Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Betty Willis Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $118,785 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $185,101 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $303,886 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,640 |
| Investment income | $23 |
| 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 | $318,549 |
| 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. | $196,127 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,317 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $146 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,061 |
| All other expenses | $19,274 |
| Total functional expenses | $273,180 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $149,113 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $149,113 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $149,113 |
| 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 | $149,113 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Wayword Inc has recieved totaling $25,690.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $12,615 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $11,200 |
Amica Companies Foundation Lincoln, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,750 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $25 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Southern California Public Radio Pasadena, CA | $50,047,904 | $37,234,360 |
Capital Public Radio Inc Sacramento, CA | $20,160,077 | $17,628,890 |
Pacifica Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | $3,771,697 | $11,332,839 |
Sound Of Hope Radio Network Inc San Francisco, CA | $30,725,500 | $6,089,143 |
Hawaii Public Radio Honolulu, HI | $17,228,057 | $7,886,101 |
Nevada Public Radio Las Vegas, NV | $9,497,221 | $6,165,032 |
Hombre Nuevo El Monte, CA | $9,117,667 | $6,049,518 |
From The Heart Productions Inc Oxnard, CA | $1,796,568 | $3,988,646 |
American Radio Association Vacation Plan 1000 Alameda, CA | $1,147,322 | $2,928,620 |
Radio Bilingue Inc Fresno, CA | $4,987,602 | $4,162,015 |
Kalw Public Media Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,198,450 | $2,919,239 |
White Ash Broadcasting Inc Clovis, CA | $6,162,594 | $2,064,081 |