Story Of Stuff Project
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-4334785
Organization Overview
Story Of Stuff Project is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Story Of Stuff Project employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Story Of Stuff Project 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 12/2023, Story Of Stuff Project generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE STORY OF STUFF PROJECT IS TO BUILD A MOVEMENT TO CHANGE THE WAY WE MAKE, USE, AND THROW AWAY STUFF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, STORY OF STUFF TOLD STORIES ABOUT IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH A DOCUMENTARY AND ANIMATED MOVIES, A LIBRARY OF MOVIES, AND ROBUST SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT WITH A GLOBAL NETWORK OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION CAMPAIGNED TO SAVE WATER FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD AND PREVENT PLASTIC FROM TRASHING THE ENVIRONMENT. CATALOG CHOICE IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A FREE JUNK MAIL OPT OUT SERVICE THAT SAVES ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND HELPS PEOPLE SIMPLIFY THEIR LIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael O'heaney Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $125,720 |
Carolina Gonzales Sr. Comm Officer | 40 | $106,986 | |
Elisa Ringholm Chief Of Staff | 40 | $104,953 | |
Andre Carothers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Michael Silberman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jen Sokolove Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $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 | $1,506,701 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,506,701 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $91,743 |
| Investment income | $172 |
| 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 | $1,598,616 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $97,081 |
| 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. | $128,769 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,754 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $626,325 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $147,873 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,747 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $44,041 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,210 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $176,807 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,259 |
| Information technology | $102,136 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $57,172 |
| Travel | $27,768 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $16,648 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,558 |
| Insurance | $10,433 |
| All other expenses | $3,342 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,625,570 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $372,604 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $569,580 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $110,720 |
| 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 | $22,020 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $2,805 |
| Other assets | $1,235 |
| Total assets | $1,078,964 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,554 |
| 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 | $69,554 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $759,150 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $250,260 |
| 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 | $1,078,964 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Story Of Stuff Project has awarded $97,081 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RIVER VALLEY ORGANIZING PURPOSE: small grants program | $10,000 |
MISC GRANTS 5K AND UNDER PURPOSE: small grants program | $87,081 |