Unreported Story Society is located in Marina Del Ray, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Unreported Story Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unreported Story Society 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 12/2022, Unreported Story Society generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 58.6% per year over the past 5 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:
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THE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO INVESTIGATING AND REPORTING STORIES THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA NEGLECTS AND PROVIDING THOSE STORIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FILMS, PODCASTS, VIDEOS, PLAYS AND OTHER MEDIA WHICH REPORT ON IMPORTANT NEGLECTED STORIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Mcelhinney President & Sec | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $250,000 | 
| Magdalena Segieda Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $229,500 | 
| June Thornton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Mark Paoletta Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Tana Sherwood Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| John Harpole Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Flo Communications Digital Marketing | 12/30/22 | $104,000 | 
| Ann & Phelim Media Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $100,000 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $46,582 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,778,488 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,825,070 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $2,873,561 | 
| 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. | $519,889 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $151,814 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $62,112 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,649 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,163 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $22,883 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $425,261 | 
| Office expenses | $66,805 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $18,204 | 
| Travel | $781 | 
| 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 | $1,869 | 
| Insurance | $28,256 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,862,079 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,359,790 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,643 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,364,433 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,227 | 
| 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 | $13,227 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,351,206 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $1,364,433 |