EIN 62-1014756

International Storytelling Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
24
Year formed
1973
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
International Storytelling Center infuses storytelling into society, enriching human experience, and enhancing quality of life through festivals and live performances.
Also known as...
National Storytelling Association
Total revenues
$1,526,666
2023
Total expenses
$1,516,528
2023
Total assets
$1,934,639
2023
Num. employees
24
2023

Program areas at International Storytelling Center

The annual Storytelling festival which features performances and concerts from a variety of featured storytellers. Historically, the annual event is held in historic jonesborough, Tennessee. However, due to the covid-19 pandemic, this event was converted to a online event with live streaming. In 2023, the annual Storytelling festival was held in person, but with virtual components to accomodate those unable to travel.
Storytelling live program featuring storytellers performing concerts at the Storytelling Center in historic jonesborough, Tennessee. The Storytelling live program was a live in-person program. This program did entail one virtual streaming event each week for those unable to travel.
Program development including creation and development of Storytelling programs, projects and teaching aids.

Grants made by International Storytelling Center

GranteeAmount
East Tennessee State University Foundation$46,545

Who funds International Storytelling Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$161,162
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$75,550
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$21,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at International Storytelling Center

NameTitleCompensation
Kiran SirahPresident$76,556
Sandy ReavesDirector of Finance and Operations
Alicestyne TurleyStories Project Director
Susan O'ConnorDirector of Programs
Lesley McDavidFacility Director
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for International Storytelling Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$650,838
Program services$690,379
Investment income and dividends$37,859
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$54,822
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-275
Net income from fundraising events$27,153
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$62,546
Miscellaneous revenues$3,344
Total revenues$1,526,666

Form 990s for International Storytelling Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-01990View PDF
2022-122023-09-08990View PDF
2021-122022-08-15990View PDF
2020-122021-06-09990View PDF
2019-122021-01-28990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $161,162 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
116 W Main St
Jonesborough, TN 37659
Metro area
Johnson City, TN
County
Washington County, TN
Phone
(423) 753-2171
Facebook page
StorytellingCenter 
Twitter profile
@storyconnect 
IRS details
EIN
62-1014756
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1973
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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