Explore Their Stories is located in South Elgin, IL. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, 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. Explore Their 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 12/2022, Explore Their Stories generated $20.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $21.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.7% per year over the past 6 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
TO DEVELOP FILMS THAT INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND DOCUMENT INCLUSIVE NARRATIVES OF EXCELLENCE, PRESERVANCE, AND THE EXTRAORDINARY LIVES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joe Ahmad Director | 7 | $0 | |
Dr Nabeela Rasheed Director | 7 | $0 | |
Sadia Uqaili Executive Dir. | 70 | $0 | |
Dr Aisha Sethi Director | 7 | $0 | |
Zane Dalal President | 7 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,707 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $3 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $20,710 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $1,200 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $8,363 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $11,655 |
Total expenses | $21,383 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $35,232 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $37,495 |
Total liabilities | $3,275 |
Net assets or fund balances | $34,220 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Explore Their Stories has recieved totaling $10,014.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amgis Foundation Inc Medina, NY PURPOSE: FUND 501(C)(3) ORG. | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14 |
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Milwaukee Film Inc Milwaukee, WI | $11,142,698 | $5,451,115 |
Kartemquin Educational Films Chicago, IL | $3,174,379 | $4,498,578 |
Full Spectrum Features Nfp Chicago, IL | $1,176,346 | $2,082,694 |
The Historymakers Chicago, IL | $11,203,643 | $3,175,641 |
Filmscene Iowa City, IA | $4,227,743 | $1,496,173 |
Kindling Group Nfp Chicago, IL | $1,023,785 | $1,220,698 |
Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago Chicago, IL | $285,412 | $1,440,055 |
Facets-Multimedia Incorporated Chicago, IL | $1,131,562 | $1,233,585 |
Fresh Films Rock Island, IL | $1,182,090 | $1,432,613 |
Chicago Filmmakers Chicago, IL | $2,683,095 | $764,058 |
Indianapolis Film Project Inc Indianapolis, IN | $6,275,341 | $997,400 |
International Latino Cultural Center Of Chicago Chicago, IL | $476,518 | $1,040,320 |