Story Boldly
- Assets
- $716.7k
- Revenue
- $754.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- West Hills, CA
- Founding
- 11/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-2612341
Organization Overview
Story Boldly is located in West Hills, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, 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 Boldly 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 Boldly generated $754.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 65.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $518.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 72.4% per year over the past 4 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
STORY BOLDLY IS A 501(C)(3) NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO TELL ENGAGING STORIES USING JOURNALIST PRACTICES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT IMPORTANT CHAPTERS IN HISTORY AND TEACH OTHERS HOW TO USE DIGITAL MEDIA TO SHARE STORIES THAT MATTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
"DEFINING COURAGE", A LIVE STAGE SHOW THAT USES LIVE STORYTELLING, VIDEO AND LIVE MUSIC TO TELL THE STORY OF THE JAPANESE AMERICAN SOLDIERS OF WORLD WAR II. IN 2023, WE PERFORMED THE SHOW TO OVER 10,000 PEOPLE. FROM LOS ANGELES TO HAWAII TO WASHINGTON D.C., EACH PERFORMANCE WAS 80-100% SOLD OUT. THIS HAS BEEN A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANT HISTORY/LEGACY OF THE JAPANESE AMERICAN SOLDIERS OF WORLD WAR II.
CREATED AN HOUR LONG TV SHOW ABOUT OUR LIVE SHOW, 'DEFINING COURAGE'.
PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED TWO TV NEWS STORIES ABOUT THE HUMAN TOLL OF THE MAUI FIRES IN AUGUST 2023.
ONGOING TV NEWS SERIES CALLED "FACEISM" WHICH HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANT STORIES RELATED TO DISCRIMINATION, PREJUDICE AND HISTORY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Macintyre Cfo/co-Founder | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
David Johnston Ceo/co-Founder | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Vanessa Yuille Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $233,916 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $519,940 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $753,856 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $716 |
| 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 | $754,572 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,791 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $190,319 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $19,892 |
| Information technology | $2,741 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,358 |
| Travel | $30,182 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,406 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,858 |
| All other expenses | $3,558 |
| Total functional expenses | $518,808 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $716,714 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $716,714 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $716,714 |
| 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 | $716,714 |