The Word A Storytelling Sanctuary Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Thornton, Colorado, registered in 2019, with $470,305 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$470K
▲ 19.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$496K
Net assets
-$109K
Employees
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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 Word A Storytelling Sanctuary Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Word A Storytelling Sanctuary Inc: 0 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Word A Storytelling Sanctuary Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Word A Storytelling Sanctuary Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $102K (FY2020) to $470K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-5.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$46K
Total liabilities
$155K
Net assets
-$109K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $470,305▲19.9% | $495,957▲19.1% | -$109,175▼30.7% | $46,015▼43.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $392,138▲22.0% | $416,409▲13.5% | -$83,523▼41.0% | $81,843▼24.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $321,450▼11.2% | $367,012▼7.1% | -$59,252▼604% | $108,122▲45.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $361,942▲256% | $394,865▲300% | -$8,415▼134% | $74,211▲189% | 990 |
| 2020 | $101,549 | $98,739 | $24,508 | $25,707 | 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.
7 grants to The Word A Storytelling Sanctuary Inc totaling $105K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose, health | 2024 | $26,387 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Arts, culture & humanities n.e.c. | 2023 | $5,100 |
| Denver Foundation | Arts, culture & humanities nec | 2022 | $26,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $15,064 |
| Denver Foundation | Technical assistance - fund development | 2021 | $14,320 |
| Denver Foundation | General operating support | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Data for The Word A Storytelling Sanctuary Inc (EIN 83-1668794) 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.