True Story
- Assets
- $181.7k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Arlington, MA
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 51-0479487
Organization Overview
True Story is located in Arlington, MA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, 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. True Story 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 06/2022, True Story generated $75.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $78.7k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
TRUE STORY INC IS A MASSACHUSETTS BASED NONPROFIT WITH THREE PRIMARY PROGRAM AREAS, TRUE STORY THEATER (TST), TRUE STORY CULTURAL SKILLS TRAINING (CST) AND PLAYBACK NORTH AMERICA (PNA). ALMOST ALL FY22 PROGRAMS WERE DELIVERED ONLINE, AND ONE WAS DELIVERED IN PERSON IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. TST HELD 24 SHOWS WITH 536 PARTICIPANTS AND 148 PLAYBACK CLASSES AT 3 PER WEEK SERVING 1055 PARTICIPANTS. CST HELD 12 SOCIAL JUSTICE CULTURAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS ON ACTIVE BYSTANDER SKILLS, DIFFICULT DIALOGUE SKILLS, IDENTITY AWARENESS, AND DIALOGUES ACROSS IDEOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES, SERVING 293 PARTICIPANTS. PNA IS A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM WITH 43 PLAYBACK THEATRE COMPANIES AND 54 INDIVIDUAL PLAYBACK PRACTITIONERS. PNA OFFERS WORKSHOPS AND DISCUSSION GROUPS AND HAS CREATED AND PUBLISHED 4 BOOKS ON PLAYBACK THEATRE ACTING SKILLS AND COMPANY DEVELOPMENT-IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND SWEDISH, ACTING SKILLS FOR SOCIAL IMPACT, HOW TO TEACH PLAYBACK THEATRE, AND A GUIDE FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS. PNA HOSTED AN ONLINE CONFERENCE FOR OVER 100 ATTENDEES IN MARCH 2022 WITH 20 SESSIONS AND 8 PERFORMANCES OFFERED BY ITS MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Ellinger Executive Director | 25 | $12,000 | |
Tonia Maria Pinheiro Treasurer | 5 | $5,700 | |
Amy Tai Board President | 1 | $0 | |
Max Roberts-Zirker Clerk | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,298 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $54,495 |
| Membership dues | $4,959 |
| Investment income | $337 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $75,154 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $70,511 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $8,212 |
| Total expenses | $78,723 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $181,654 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $181,654 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $181,654 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that True Story has recieved totaling $45.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New Haven Center For Performing Arts Inc Waterbury, CT | $12,801,705 | $9,109,828 |
Shen Yun Performing Arts Inc Cuddebackville, NY | $196,627,077 | $30,836,971 |
Foundation For Contemporary Arts Inc New York, NY | $44,020,214 | $7,582,108 |
National Comedy Center Operator Inc Jamestown, NY | $24,581,570 | $2,926,105 |
World Trade Center Performing Arts Center Inc New York, NY | $505,865,812 | $148,493,145 |
Stadium Theatre Foundation Woonsocket, RI | $8,192,971 | $3,878,181 |
As 220 Providence, RI | $18,007,342 | $2,188,031 |
Rosies Theater Kids Inc New York, NY | $7,813,636 | $2,330,340 |
Patchogue Village Center For The Performing Arts Inc Patchogue, NY | $1,959,065 | $2,916,141 |
Young Audiences Inc New York, NY | $8,115,904 | $1,935,453 |
Roulette Intermedium Inc Brooklyn, NY | $2,527,656 | $2,724,059 |
Chashama Inc New York, NY | $1,226,837 | $1,928,554 |