Traveling Stories is located in National City, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Traveling Stories employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Traveling Stories 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, Traveling Stories generated $328.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $406.3k 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
TRAVELING STORIES EMPOWERS CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO LITERACY SUPPORT AND MENTORSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE VIRTUAL STORYTENT MATCHES STUDENTS WITH TRAINED MENTORS FOR WEEKLY, ONE-ON-ONE READING SUPPORT VIA VIDEO. STUDENTS READ AND PLAY READING GAMES WITH THEIR MENTOR AND EARN BOOK BUCKS, WHICH CAN BE REDEEMED FOR PRIZES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Emily Moberly CEO & Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $70,828 |
Cara Morrison Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Sternberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Windus Fernandez President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rebekah Cahalin Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Abma Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $111,315 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $211,523 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $322,838 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,445 |
Investment income | $1,448 |
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 | $328,486 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $209,248 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,520 |
Payroll taxes | $16,959 |
Fees for services: Management | $21,015 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $770 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,002 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,275 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,502 |
Travel | $4,830 |
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 | $1,259 |
Insurance | $2,853 |
All other expenses | $123,488 |
Total functional expenses | $406,346 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,678 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,024 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,000 |
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 | $3,312 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $201,694 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $371,708 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,286 |
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 | $3,286 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $368,422 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $371,708 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Traveling Stories has recieved totaling $58,455.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
United Way Of San Diego County San Diego, CA PURPOSE: LEVEL UP SAN DIEGO | $18,097 |
Conrad Prebys Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: VIRTUAL STORYTENT | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $322 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $36 |
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Magnolia Educational & Research Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $67,129,472 | $66,230,945 |
Panda Cares Foundation Inc Las Vegas, NV | $37,372,072 | $45,451,718 |
Xq Institute Oakland, CA | $14,589,368 | $51,717,404 |
Room To Read San Francisco, CA | $51,354,748 | $61,954,261 |
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Inc Hawthorne, CA | $7,623,488 | $36,083,167 |
Compass Charter Schools Thousand Oaks, CA | $14,467,036 | $29,961,787 |
New Teacher Center Santa Cruz, CA | $27,814,525 | $27,076,985 |
Alpha Public Schools Inc San Jose, CA | $20,794,542 | $26,321,038 |
Give To Learn To Grow Foundation Culver City, CA | $40,470 | $188,892 |
Live Oak A Learning Center For Children San Francisco, CA | $40,489,721 | $19,594,406 |
Biocomx Dana Point, CA | $308,692 | $15,969,949 |
Open Up Resources Menlo Park, CA | $29,661,554 | $16,279,319 |