Story Boldly
Story Boldly is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization whose mission is to tell engaging stories using journalist practices to educate the public about important chapters in history and teach …
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Produced and distributed Season Two of a TV series called Faceism which explores race and discrimination in the US. Produced and distributed a TV documentary about climate change.
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Mission
Story Boldly is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization whose mission is to tell engaging stories using journalist practices to educate the public about important chapters in history and teach others how to use digital media to share stories that matter.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Story Boldly has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStory Boldly is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Toluca Lake, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 822612341. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $562K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Story Boldly's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 822612341. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Story Boldly has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Story Boldly is located in Toluca Lake, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 10647 Camarillo St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Story Boldly has $562K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Story Boldly is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $562K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Story Boldly. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Story Boldly holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Produced and distributed Season Two of a TV series called Faceism which explores race and discrimination in the US. Produced and distributed a TV documentary about climate change. Story Boldly is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $562K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Story Boldly are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Story Boldly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 822612341, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
STORY BOLDLY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (3)
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3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 9 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Story Boldly
- What is Story Boldly?
- Story Boldly is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Toluca Lake, United States. Produced and distributed Season Two of a TV series called Faceism which explores race and discrimination in the US. Produced and distributed a TV documentary about climate change.
- When was Story Boldly founded?
- Story Boldly was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Story Boldly?
- Jeff MacIntyre serves as Founder.
- Where is Story Boldly located?
- Headquartered in Toluca Lake, CA, United States.
- What is Story Boldly's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Story Boldly trustworthy?
- Story Boldly has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Story Boldly's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 822612341.
- What is Story Boldly's website?
- https://www.storyboldly.org