Telling Room
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $915.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Portland, ME
- Founding
- 09/2006
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 74-3136956
Organization Overview
Telling Room is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Telling Room employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Telling Room 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 06/2022, Telling Room generated $915.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $877.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: AT THE TELLING ROOM, WE EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH WRITING AND SHARE THEIR VOICES WITH THE WORLD. FOCUSED ON YOUNG WRITERS AGE 6 TO 18, WE SEEK TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, STRENGTHEN LITERACY SKILLS, AND PROVIDE AUDIENCES FOR STUDENTS. AS A LITERARY ARTS EDUCATION AND YOUTH PUBLISHING ORGANIZATION, WE BELIEVE THAT THE POWER OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION CAN CHANGE COMMUNITIES FOR THE BETTER AND HELP YOUTH SUCCEED NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE A WRITING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WRITERS AND STORYTELLERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 18.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristina Powell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $20,449 |
Anya Endsley Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chelsea Delorme Vice President Of Board | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Donna Simonetti Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ninette Irabaruta Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rob Gould Vice President Of Board | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $622,412 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $28,080 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $622,412 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $128,027 |
| Investment income | $340 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $49,084 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $915,425 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $58,865 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,298 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $525,261 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,549 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,810 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $55,959 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,636 |
| Office expenses | $27,755 |
| Information technology | $431 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,588 |
| Travel | $5,921 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,786 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $877,277 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $353,889 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $647,222 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,549 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,137 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $863 |
| Total assets | $1,008,660 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,524 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $50,524 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $886,136 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $72,000 |
| 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 | $1,008,660 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Telling Room has recieved totaling $11,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mimi Foundation Scarborough, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vermont Permanency Initiative Inc Plymouth, NH | $11,154,700 | $16,308,251 |
Ymca Alliance Of Maine Boothbay Harbor, ME | $858,962 | $3,334,346 |
Hurricane Island Foundation Rockland, ME | $2,589,539 | $2,820,272 |
Timanous Foundation South Portland, ME | $8,529,924 | $2,326,657 |
4 Leaf Lacrosse New England Hooksett, NH | $433,064 | $832,320 |
Tree Street Youth Inc Lewiston, ME | $4,002,831 | $1,476,944 |
Telling Room Portland, ME | $1,008,660 | $915,425 |
Hitters Count Inc Gorham, ME | $178,368 | $628,090 |
Oyster River Youth Association Madbury, NH | $490,758 | $376,563 |
Makin It Happen Coalition For Resilient Youth Inc Manchester, NH | $224,160 | $456,330 |
Apex Youth Connection Biddefrord, ME | $1,123,636 | $568,546 |
Maine Youth Alliance Belfast, ME | $113,521 | $413,922 |