Storycenter is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Storycenter employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Storycenter 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 06/2021, Storycenter generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $986.1k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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STORYCENTER IS AN INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT TRAINING, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ASSISTING PEOPLE IN USING DIGITAL MEDIA TO TELL MEANINGFUL STORIES FROM THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STORYCENTER OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE WORLD IN PURSUING THEIR OWN DIGITAL STORYTELLING WORK.WE TEACH OPEN WORKSHOPS IN LOCATIONS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA, AND IN VARIOUS CITIES IN EUROPE. THESE SESSIONS ALLOW INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS TO EXPLORE THE CREATIVE PROCESS OF PRODUCING THEIR OWN STORIES.THE MAJORITY OF OUR WORK IS CARRIED OUT IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, IN THE FORM OF CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR DIGITAL STORYTELLING. THIS APPROACH ALLOWS US TO DRAW UPON OUR EXPERTISE AS PIONEERS IN THE FIELD, AS WE WORK CLOSELY WITH CLIENTS TO IDENTIFY AND MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS IN UNIQUE CONTEXTS AROUND THE WORLD.
WE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING & STORY SCREENINGS. OUR STAFF MEMBERS HAVE GREAT DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE IN PRESENTING AT CONFERENCES AND SHARING STORIES, EXPLORING THE HISTORICAL, THEORETICAL, METHODOLOGICAL, AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING, FROM UNIVERSITY TO COMMUNITY.FINALLY, OUR KNOWLEDGE OF HUMAN INTERFACE DESIGN, INTERACTION DESIGN, STORY AND DRAMATIC THEORY, AND THE LATEST TOOLS IN DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO OFFER A RANGE OF WEB/MEDIA DESIGN & PRODUCTION SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joe Lambert Exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $70,894 |
Andrea Spagat Program Dir | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $68,994 |
Nina Shapiro-Perl Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Walt Jacobs Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Ferguson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maritza DE La Trinidad Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $153,750 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $144,370 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $298,120 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $829,315 |
Investment income | $47 |
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 | -$19,084 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,108,690 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $136,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,256 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $433,125 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $100,243 |
Payroll taxes | $43,453 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,065 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,120 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,043 |
Office expenses | $200 |
Information technology | $31,879 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,236 |
Travel | $408 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,825 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,179 |
Insurance | $658 |
All other expenses | $3,858 |
Total functional expenses | $986,129 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $160,252 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $410,509 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $190,479 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $10,146 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,333 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,740 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,200 |
Total assets | $791,659 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,582 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $162,652 |
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 | $152,203 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $154,262 |
Total liabilities | $504,699 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $266,210 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,750 |
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 | $791,659 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Storycenter has recieved totaling $66,050.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Seedworks Fund Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $50,000 |
Wallace Global Fund Ii Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR WORK TO END FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION | $15,000 |
Imagination Foundation For The Arts Education And The Environment Petaluma, CA PURPOSE: CHARITY | $945 |
Carolyn W And Charles T Beaird Family Foundation Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES | $100 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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Teach Inc Los Angeles, CA | $46,053,689 | $17,904,465 |
Transcendence Theater Company Sonoma, CA | $1,498,299 | $4,201,604 |
Foundation For Traditional Cultureinc Mesa, AZ | $308,713 | $3,836,447 |
New Earth Organization Culver City, CA | $3,011,328 | $2,352,178 |
Muse-Ique Pasadena, CA | $2,379,427 | $2,164,576 |
A Noise Within Pasadena, CA | $12,904,846 | $2,707,072 |
Grand Performances Los Angeles, CA | $1,649,335 | $1,940,001 |
Arizona Academy Of The Performing Arts Inc Tempe, AZ | $1,249,723 | $1,575,057 |
Pioneer Center For The Performing Arts Reno, NV | $12,422,546 | $490,309 |
Valley Youth Theatre Phoenix, AZ | $6,747,995 | $6,073,336 |
Childrens Creativity Museum San Francisco, CA | $909,867 | $1,014,568 |
State Theater Of Modesto Inc Modesto, CA | $3,395,163 | $1,010,614 |