More Than A Single Story Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
More Than A Single Story Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, registered in 2022, with $190,220 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2700 University Avenue N 429, Saint Paul, MN, 55114 EIN 85-4358806 Since 2022
Revenue (FY2024)
$190K
▼ 10.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$148K
Net assets
$118K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for More Than A Single Story Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For More Than A Single Story Inc: 10 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for More Than A Single Story Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For More Than A Single Story Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2700 University Avenue N 429, Saint Paul, MN, 55114
- City
- Saint Paul
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $101K (FY2021) to $190K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,666Net assets $118K
Operating margin
22.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$124K
Total liabilities
$6,666
Net assets
$118K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,220▼10.2% | $147,614▼13.3% | $117,791▲56.7% | $124,457▲53.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $211,860▲110% | $170,245▲37.3% | $75,185▲124% | $80,882▲74.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $100,852▼0.2% | $124,005▲179% | $33,570▼40.8% | $46,250▼18.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $101,100 | $44,377 | $56,723 | $56,723 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $45K total
2 grants to More Than A Single Story Inc totaling $45K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is More Than A Single Story Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. More Than A Single Story Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-4358806, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is More Than A Single Story Inc's EIN?
- More Than A Single Story Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-4358806.
- How much revenue does More Than A Single Story Inc report?
- More Than A Single Story Inc reported $190,220 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does More Than A Single Story Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades More Than A Single Story Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for More Than A Single Story Inc (EIN 85-4358806) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.