2017-09-28T14:49:20-07:00 2016-12-31 HEALY AND ASSOCIATES 1200 CONCORD AVE STE 250 CONCORD CA 945204939 990 2016-01-01 464334785 THE STORY OF STUFF PROJECT STOR 5108831055 1442A WALNUT STREET BERKELEY CA 94709 Michael OHeaney Executive Dir. 2017-09-28 true Husne Siddiqui-Khan P01958878 9256030800 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Michael OHeaney 1442A WALNUT STREET 272 BERKELEY CA 94709 1100409 false false X STORYOFSTUFF.ORG X 2013 CA The mission of The Story of Stuff Project is to build a movement to change the way we make, use, and throw away stuff. 9 8 9 35 0 827382 1044806 27759 34898 0 10975 20705 866116 1100409 0 0 684555 566108 0 138183 298720 297536 983275 863644 -117159 236765 421691 667565 28964 38073 392727 629492 The mission of The Story of Stuff Project is to build a movement to change the way we make, use, and throw away stuff. false false 604551 Through the community engagement program, Story of Stuff told stories about important environmental and public health issues through a documentary movie, a library of movies, and robust social media engagement. The organization campaigned to save water for the public good and prevent plastic from trashing the environment. Catalog Choice is a program that provides a free junk mail opt out service that saves environmental resources and helps people simplify their lives. 604551 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 11 0 false 9 false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 9 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X THE ORGANIZATION 5108831055 1442A WALNUT STREET 272 BERKELEY CA 94709 Amir Talai Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Annie Leonard Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Howitt Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ken Geiser Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Andre Carothers Chairman 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Beverly Thorpe Vice-Chair 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennie Curtis Treasurer 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Darryl Young Secretary 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael OHeaney Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 100478 0 0 100478 1 false false false 0 1044806 1044806 Program Service Fees 562000 34898 34898 34898 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 900099 5 5 Rental Income / Sublease 532000 20700 20700 20705 1100409 55603 0 0 0 0 100477 70334 14067 16076 0 349117 244382 48876 55859 15737 11016 2203 2518 60644 42451 8490 9703 40133 28093 5619 6421 0 9317 6522 1304 1491 9380 6566 1313 1501 0 0 0 42598 29819 5964 6815 0 969 678 136 155 99592 69714 13943 15935 0 48410 33887 6777 7746 11623 8136 1627 1860 0 1678 1176 234 268 0 0 14462 10123 2025 2314 5197 3638 728 831 PROGRAM EXPENSES 40405 28283 5657 6465 Credit card processing fees 12127 8489 1698 1940 Printing and Publications 669 468 94 107 Tools and Equipment 451 316 63 72 658 460 92 106 863644 604551 120910 138183 287179 395914 88354 0 76250 75300 0 0 0 0 4079 9127 114148 16128 53333 98020 0 0 0 0 850 850 421691 667565 28964 12596 13991 11486 28964 38073 X 267094 177955 125633 451537 392727 629492 421691 667565 236765 X false false false X 416520 827382 1044806 2288708 0 0 416520 827382 1044806 2288708 583432 1705276 27504 27504 0 1200 10975 12175 2328387 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 954 6505 7459 856185 863644 154547 38637 false 172491 154547 327038 490557 4828 7459 12287 43123 38637 81760 122640 1808 954 2762 114148 16128 98020 98020 Accrued Vacation 11325 Other Current Liabilities 161 11486 1100409 1100409 1100409 863644 863644 863644 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with board-delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms such person received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, read and understands the policy, agreed to comply with the policy, and understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Executive Director's compensation is determined by the Board of Directors. The factors considered in determining compensation include seniority, experience and level of responsibility, including staff supervision and level of contact with our Community members, funders, media and other external partners. The Project also uses benchmark surveys for non-profit compensation to ensure we offer packages competitive with similar sized peer organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Staff compensation packages, including both annual salary and benefits, are determined and assigned by the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.