The Dictionary Project
- Assets
- $326.7k
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Charleston, SC
- Founding
- 09/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 57-1029802
Organization Overview
The Dictionary Project is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Dictionary Project employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dictionary 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, Dictionary Project generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 9 years. 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 DICTIONARY PROJECT IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF OWNING A DICTIONARY. THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS PEOPLE IN BECOMING GOOD WRITERS, ACTIVE READERS, CREATIVE THINKERS AND RESOURCEFUL LEARNERS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THEIR OWN PERSONAL DICTIONARY. THE DICTIONARIES ARE A GIFT. EDUCATORS SEE THIRD GRADE AS THE DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN LEARNING TO READ AND READING TO LEARN. WE STRIVE TO INCLUDE EVERY THIRD GRADE STUDENT EACH YEAR. A DICTIONARY IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR A QUALITY EDUCATION. A CHILD CANNOT DO HIS OR HER BEST WORK WITHOUT ONE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DICTIONARY PROJECT FUNCTIONS AND STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD ARE ABLE TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF OWNING A DICTIONARY. PROGRAM EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON ASSISTING ALL PEOPLE IN BECOMING GOOD WRITERS, ACTIVE READERS, CREATIVE THINKERS, AND RESOURCEFUL LEARNERS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THEIR OWN PERSONAL DICTIONARY. AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE BELIEVE THAT A DICTIONARY IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR A QUALITY EDUCATION, AND THAT ONE CANNOT DO THEIR BEST WORK WITHOUT A DICTIONARY. THE DICTIONARY PROJECT MAKES PEOPLE SELF-RELIANT BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A RESOURCE THAT SERVES TO HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND THEM AND FURTHER DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION OF THE CONNECTIONS THAT ARE FORMED WITH WORDS. DURING 2023, APPROXIMATELY 816,000 DICTIONARIES WERE GIVEN TO STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. WITH THIS RESOURCE, PEOPLE CAN BECOME MORE SELF-RELIANT AND BE BETTER ABLE TO COMMUNICATE THEIR UNIQUE THOUGHTS AND IDEAS, BY SHARING THEIR MOST INNATE GIFTS WITH OTHERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary French Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $62,010 |
Douglas Boggie President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Brovarone Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Terry Lee Lacombe-Stevens Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Pollmiller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Carr Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $2,978,780 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,978,780 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6 |
| 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 | $2,980,849 |
| 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. | $62,010 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,101 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $93,002 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,750 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,858 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $691 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,288 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,347 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,244 |
| Information technology | $77,052 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,000 |
| Travel | $25,138 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,882 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,091 |
| Insurance | $11,665 |
| All other expenses | $6,019 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,904,844 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,369 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $264,412 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $354 |
| 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 | $8,857 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,754 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $326,746 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,604 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $16,964 |
| 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 | $80,568 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $246,178 |
| 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 | $326,746 |