Story Boards is located in Redmond, WA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. Story Boards 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 Boards generated $7.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 25.2% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE ORAL HISTORIES THROUGH THE ARTS. THE CURRENT ENDEAVOR IS A 6 TO 7 EPISODE PODCAST TITLED BURIED ALIVE. EACH OF THE EPISODES TELL THE PERSONAL STORIES DEMONSTRATING THE PART THE ARTS PLAYED DURING THE CHINESE CULTURAL REVOLUTION IN THE STRUGGLE AGAINST REPRESSION AND FOR FINDING FREEDOM. WE HAVE PRODUCED THE PILOT EPISODE THAT IS AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND ON THE STORY BOARDS WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, A CURRICULUM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR TEACHERS TO USE WITH STUDENTS IN DISCOVERING AND PRESERVING THEIR OWN HISTORIES BEFORE THE STORIES ARE LOST OR FORGOTTEN. THE CURRICULUM OFFERS TOOLS FOR INTERVIEWING FAMILY MEMBERS AND OR OTHER INFLUENCIAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE INFORMED THEIR JOURNEY. THE STUDENT FINDINGS CAN BE EXPRESSED IN WRITTEN FORM, WITH RECORDINGS OT OTHER ARTISTIC MEANS. THE CURRICULUM MEETS STATE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSROOM USE AND WILL BE FREE TO ANY AND ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Barbara Jirsa President | 10 | $0 | |
Cheryll Leo-Gwin Secretary | 10 | $0 | |
Robert Fahrer Advisor | 2 | $0 | |
Arlene Naganawa Advisor | 5 | $0 | |
Cathy Lee Advisor | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,628 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,628 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $4,787 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $817 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total expenses | $5,604 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $4,923 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,923 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $4,923 |