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EIN 46-4334785

The Story of Stuff Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
City
Berkeley
State
California
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
Description
The Story of Stuff Project aims to create a movement that alters our approach to manufacturing, consumption, and waste disposal. Through their community engagement program, they tell stories about crucial environmental and public healthcare topics via documentaries and animated movies, in addition to providing a library of films and extensive social media interaction with a worldwide network of communities.
Total revenues
$1,598,616
2023
Total expenses
$1,625,570
2023
Total assets
$1,078,964
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at The Story of Stuff Project

Through the community engagement program, Story of Stuff told stories about important environmental and public health issues through a documentary and animated movies, a library of movies, and robust social media engagement with a global network of community members. The organization campaigned to save water for the public good and prevent plastic from trashing the environment. Catalog Choice is a program that provides a free junk mail opt out service that saves environmental resources and helps people simplify their lives.

Grants made by The Story of Stuff Project

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
River Valley OrganizingSmall Grants Program$10,000

Who funds The Story of Stuff Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$229,900
Sustainable Markets FoundationEnvironmental Conservation$100,000
Park Foundation / The Northern Trust CoTroubled Waters Campaign$50,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $639,889

Personnel at The Story of Stuff Project

NameTitleCompensation
Elisa RingholmChief of Staff$104,953
Michael O'HeaneyExecutive Director$125,720
Sam PearseCampaigns Director
Miguel AstudilloDirector of Content
Allison TorresFinance and Operations Manager
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for The Story of Stuff Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,506,701
Program services$91,743
Investment income and dividends$172
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,598,616

Form 990s for The Story of Stuff Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-02990View PDF
2022-122023-11-03990View PDF
2021-122022-11-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Sustainable Markets Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Patagonia.org
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1442a Walnut St 272
Berkeley, CA 94709
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
storyofstuff.org/ 
Phone
(510) 883-1055
IRS details
EIN
46-4334785
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0211254
FTB Entity ID
3603585
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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