Midstory is located in Toledo, OH. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Midstory 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, Midstory generated $231.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 59.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $176.9k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
MIDSTORY PROGRESSES THE NARRATIVE OF THE MIDWEST BY INCUBATING BRIGHT, DIVERSE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY THINKERS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND ENVISION THE FUTURE OF OUR REGION THROUGH MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLING AND SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS - COORDINATE WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO COLLECT, CURATE, AND CREATE MULTIMEDIA CONTENT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLING - PRODUCE LONGFORM, AUTHENTIC AND RESEARCH-BASED STORIES UNIQUE TO THE MIDWEST.
COLLEGE & YOUTH PROGRAM - MENTOR COLLEGE AGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS, DEVELOP INTEREST IN MIDWEST TOPICS AND COMMUNITIES AND ENVISION THE FUTURE OF OUR REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Samuel Chang President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Alex Lim Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Lauren Uhrman Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Tiffany Wang Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mingyang Liu Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
James Repp Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $188,933 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $188,933 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $42,975 |
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 | $231,908 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $96,738 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $7,200 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,500 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,350 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,072 |
Office expenses | $30,793 |
Information technology | $11,783 |
Royalties | $299 |
Occupancy | $3,605 |
Travel | $4,633 |
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 | $475 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $176,948 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $138,327 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,337 |
Total assets | $147,664 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,953 |
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 | $4,953 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $67,097 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $75,614 |
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 | $147,664 |