We Tell Stories Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, 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. We Tell Stories Inc 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 08/2023, We Tell Stories Inc generated $101.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $86.0k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 8 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 Mission:
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PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN'S STORYTELLING, EMPHASIZING THE RICHNESS OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY. OUR STORIES ARE ORIGINAL ADAPTATIONS OF CLASSIC MYTHS, LEGENDS, FAIRY TALES, AND LITERATURE REPRESENTING HUMANITYS COLLECTIVE WISDOM MADE RELEVANT TO TODAYS SOCIETY. THEY ELUCIDATE THE VALUES OF COMPASSION, HUMOR, VALOR, AND RESPONSIBILITY THAT EXPRESS THE UNIVERSALITY OF THE HUMAN CONDITION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
WE TELL STORIES IS A MULTI-ETHNIC THEATRE TROUPE THAT EDUCATES, NURTURES, BONDS, AND STRENGTHENS OUR ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES BY ENRICHING THE ART AND SUMMONING THE POWER OF STORYTELLING AND THEATRE. OUR GOALS ARE TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY, TO ENHANCE LITERACY, TO CULTIVATE INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS AND HARMONY AND TO SPARK A LOVE FOR THEATRE AND THE SPOKEN WORD. OUR STORIES ARE ORIGINAL ADAPTATIONS OF CLASSIC MYTHS, LEGENDS, FAIRY TALES, AND LITERATURE REPRESENTING HUMANITYS COLLECTIVE WISDOM MADE RELEVANT TO TODAYS SOCIETY. THEY ELUCIDATE THE VALUES OF COMPASSION, HUMOR, VALOR, AND RESPONSIBILITY THAT EXPRESS THE UNIVERSALITY OF THE HUMAN CONDITION. WE PERFORM IN AN EXTEMPORANEOUS STYLE MUCH AKIN TO CHILDREN AT PLAY. IN SO DOING, THE PROCESS OF THEATRE IS REVEALED, AND CHILDREN FIND THEIR OWN VOICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carl Weintraub President | 0 | $0 | |
Dennis Carter Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Larry Guzin Director | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,860 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $80,530 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $10 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $101,400 |
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 | $72,179 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,780 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $3,870 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $8,169 |
Total expenses | $85,998 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $45,143 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $45,143 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $45,143 |