The Sing Me A Story Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Sing Me A Story Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Woodbury, Minnesota, registered in 2012, with $230,556 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
11482 Balsam Way, Woodbury, MN, 55129 EIN 45-2872153 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$231K
▼ 6.3% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$231K
Net assets
$191K
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 The Sing Me A Story Foundation— 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 · -0% 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 The Sing Me A Story Foundation: 10 mo reserves · -0% 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 The Sing Me A Story Foundation— 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 The Sing Me A Story Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11482 Balsam Way, Woodbury, MN, 55129
- City
- Woodbury
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6,048 (FY2011) to $231K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,685Net assets $191K
Operating margin
-0.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$194K
Total liabilities
$2,685
Net assets
$191K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,556▼6.3% | $230,881▲18.9% | $191,176▲27.9% | $193,861▲30.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $246,070▲18.8% | $194,251▼25.0% | $149,494▲61.6% | $148,514▲60.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $207,176▼23.3% | $259,123▲59.5% | $92,490▼39.7% | $92,490▼39.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $270,167▲90.4% | $162,411▲31.1% | $153,290▲237% | $153,290▲237% | 990 |
| 2020 | $141,889▼7.4% | $123,873▼16.2% | $45,534▲65.5% | $45,534▲65.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $153,215▲72.0% | $147,814▲81.3% | $27,518▲24.4% | $27,518▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $89,068▲65.1% | $81,524▲36.2% | $22,117▲26.6% | $27,617▲58.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $53,946▼11.7% | $59,876▲4.5% | $17,469▼25.3% | $17,469▼25.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $61,076▲21.3% | $57,298▲28.9% | $23,399▲19.2% | $23,399▲19.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $50,362▲13.4% | $44,444▲11.7% | $19,622▲43.2% | $19,622▲43.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $44,406▼8.0% | $39,801▼47.1% | $13,705▲95.8% | $13,705▲95.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $48,250▲2.9% | $75,202▲480% | $7,000▼79.4% | $7,000▼79.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $46,907▲676% | $12,955▲114% | $33,952 | $33,952 | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $6,048 | $6,048 | $0 | $0 | 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 · $259K total
20 grants to The Sing Me A Story Foundation totaling $259K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $21,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $11,250 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Provide general operating support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,189 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $23,400 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $7,239 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $7,464 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $17,250 |
| Marin Community Foundation | General operating support | 2020 | $13,375 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $18,500 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Provide general operating support | 2019 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Sing Me A Story Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Sing Me A Story Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-2872153, based in Woodbury, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Sing Me A Story Foundation's EIN?
- The Sing Me A Story Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-2872153.
- How much revenue does The Sing Me A Story Foundation report?
- The Sing Me A Story Foundation reported $230,556 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Sing Me A Story Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Sing Me A Story Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Sing Me A Story Foundation (EIN 45-2872153) 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.