Unreported Story Society is located in Marina Del Ray, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Unreported Story Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unreported Story Society 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 12/2021, Unreported Story Society generated $3.0m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO INVESTIGATING AND REPORTING STORIES THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA NEGLECTS AND PROVIDING THOSE STORIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FILMS, PODCASTS, VIDEOS, PLAYS AND OTHER MEDIA WHICH REPORT ON IMPORTANT NEGLECTED STORIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Magdalena Segieda Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $120,000 |
Ann Mcelhinney President & Sec | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $100,000 |
June Thornton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tana Sherwood Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Paoletta Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Harpole Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Brandon Patterson Fundraising Consultant | 12/30/21 | $156,739 |
Ann & Phelim Media Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $100,000 |
Alcove Entertainment Limited Production | 12/30/21 | $150,000 |
Group Seven Llp Production | 12/30/21 | $150,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $38,593 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,978,938 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $54,826 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,017,531 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $29 |
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 | $3,017,560 |
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. | $317,440 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $160,662 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $20,736 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $21,122 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,924 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $156,739 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $422,671 |
Advertising and promotion | $121,628 |
Office expenses | $54,115 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,117 |
Travel | $1,949 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,862 |
Insurance | $56,675 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,750,166 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $392,590 |
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 | $6,513 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $399,103 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,797 |
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 | $46,582 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $59,379 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $339,724 |
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 | $399,103 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Unreported Story Society has recieved totaling $239,400.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Thomas W Smith Foundation Boca Raton, FL PURPOSE: PUBLIC POLICY | $100,000 |
Jack Roth Charitable Foundation Pacific Palisades, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $30,400 |
Schiffer Family Foundation Inc Reston, VA PURPOSE: MY SON HUNTER - THE HUNTER BIDEN MOVIE | $25,000 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $11,500 |
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund Cranbury, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Planetary Society Pasadena, CA | $9,508,979 | $4,905,895 |
Prevention Institute Oakland, CA | $12,910,812 | $7,921,442 |
Society For The Study Of Native Arts & Sciences Berkeley, CA | $8,524,775 | $6,247,781 |
Undercurrent Inc San Rafael, CA | $5,890,053 | $8,348,585 |
Solve Me Cfs Initiative Inc Glendale, CA | $1,880,953 | $2,192,325 |
Unreported Story Society Marina Del Ray, CA | $399,103 | $3,017,560 |
Truthout Sacramento, CA | $881,852 | $2,314,333 |
Heyday Berkeley, CA | $2,111,683 | $2,251,217 |
Capital & Main Los Angeles, CA | $794,047 | $1,843,155 |
University Of California Press Foundation Oakland, CA | $23,332,542 | $983,531 |
Center For Accessible Technology Berkeley, CA | $1,757,069 | $1,896,017 |
Small Press Distribution Inc Berkeley, CA | $663,310 | $1,098,757 |