SPELLBINDERS
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Plain text SPELLBINDERS. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2010–2020. https://furp.org/org/spellbinders-841157832. Retrieved 2026-11-11.
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2020 · Form 990EZ · revenue $27K · expenses $14K · assets $80K
- EIN
- 84-1157832
- Address
- 1200 HAYS ST, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524-4318
- Website
- WWW.SPELLBINDERS.ORG
- NTEE code
- A20 Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- May 2014 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (covered by a group exemption) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- Philip Murphy (its 2025 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2025 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
SPELLBINDERS IS DEDICATED TO RESTORING THE ART OF ORAL STORYTELLING TO CONNECT ELDERS TO YOUTH, WEAVING TOGETHER THE WISDOM OF DIVERSE CULTURES THROUGHOUT TIME.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Johnson (former) | EX DIRECTOR | 2010-2017 | $53,986 | $311,855 | 1 |
| Maria Medina (former) | EXECUTIVE DI | 2017-2018 | $63,558 | $63,558 | 1 |
| Maria Medina - Resigned 33120 (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2019 | $52,770 | $52,770 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
40 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Lichty | CHAIR | 2019-2020 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Denise Rucks | SECRETARY | 2017-2020 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Denise Jurgens | TREASURER | 2012-2020 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Mccauley | TRUSTEE | 2016-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kate Fotopoulos | TRUSTEE | 2017-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Radford | TRUSTEE | 2019-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nora Heaton | TRUSTEE | 2010-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave Hooley | TRUSTEE | 2019-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gene Kozleski (former) | TRUSTEE | 2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Laura Deal (former) | TRUSTEE | 2017-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carol Heepke (former) | TRUSTEE | 2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Janny Henke (former) | TRUSTEE | 2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Hobbs (former) | TRUSTEE | 2013-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rob Kaufold (former) | TRUSTEE | 2015-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| July Lloyd (former) | TRUSTEE | 2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lise Nelson (former) | TRUSTEE | 2017-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Suzanne Opp (former) | TRUSTEE | 2016-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Harriet Hogue (former) | CHAIR | 2015-2018 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cheryl Heepke (former) | TRUSTEE | 2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Judy Lloyd (former) | TRUSTEE | 2012-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Mac Cauley (former) | TRUSTEE | 2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jenny Henke (former) | CHAIR | 2011-2016 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brian Berg (former) | TRUSTEE | 2015-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sandy Magnuson (former) | SECRETARY | 2013-2015 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Linda Brotman-Evans (former) | TRUSTEE | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ray Mohr (former) | TRUSTEE | 2010-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jan Tafoya (former) | TRUSTEE | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jackie Merrill (former) | CHAIR | 2010-2013 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Hartley Goldstone (former) | SECRETARY | 2012-2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Caroline Pearce (former) | TRUSTEE | 2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karen Hurst (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Washington (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bill Miller (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diana Sirko (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011-2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Judith Casey (former) | TRUSTEE | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Julie Herrera (former) | SECRETARY | 2010-2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jacquline Merrill (former) | CHAIR | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Donnie Ryan (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Judy Casey (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Ann Janson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2020 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHY LICHTY | CHAIR | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE RUCKS | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE JURGENS | TREASURER | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM MCCAULEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATE FOTOPOULOS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA RADFORD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NORA HEATON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE HOOLEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $53K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA MEDINA - RESIGNED 33120 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $52,770 | - | $0 | $52,770 | 1 |
| CATHY LICHTY | CHAIR | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE RUCKS | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE JURGENS | TREASURER | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GENE KOZLESKI | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM MCCAULEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATE FOTOPOULOS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA RADFORD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NORA HEATON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE HOOLEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $64K · 5 employees · 399 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA MEDINA | EXECUTIVE DI | 28 | $63,308 | $0 | $250 | $63,558 | 1 |
| LAURA DEAL | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATE FOTOPOULOS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL HEEPKE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANNY HENKE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM HOBBS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROB KAUFOLD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JULY LLOYD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM MCCAULEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISE NELSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUZANNE OPP | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HARRIET HOGUE | CHAIR | 6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE RUCKS | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE A JURGENS CPA | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $54K · 3 employees · 399 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE JOHNSON | EX DIRECTOR | 28 | $53,403 | $0 | $583 | $53,986 | 1 |
| LAURA DEAL | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATE FOTOPOULOS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHERYL HEEPKE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM HOBBS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROB KAUFOLD | TRUSTEE/DEVE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY LLOYD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM MAC CAULEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISE NELSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUZANNE OPP | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HARRIET HOGUE | CHAIR | 6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE RUCKS | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE A JURGENS CPA | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARIA MEDINA | EXECUTIVE DI | 28 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $54K · 4 employees · 386 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 28 | $53,975 | $0 | $0 | $53,975 | 1 |
| JENNY HENKE | CHAIR | 6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE JURGENS | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN BERG | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM HOBBS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HARRIET R HOGUE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROB KAUFOLD | TRUSTEE/ DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY LLOYD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JIM MCCAULEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUZANNE OPP | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $57K · 4 employees · 386 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 28 | $56,760 | $0 | $0 | $56,760 | 1 |
| JENNY HENKE | CHAIR | 6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDY MAGNUSON | SECRETARY | 6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE JURGENS | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA BROTMAN-EVANS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN BERG | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM HOBBS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HARRIET R HOGUE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROB KAUFOLD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY LLOYD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY MOHR | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAN TAFOYA | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $53K · 2 employees · 360 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 28 | $53,171 | $0 | $0 | $53,171 | 1 |
| JACKIE MERRILL | CHAIR | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HARTLEY GOLDSTONE | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE JURGENS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY MOHR | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNY HENKE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY LLOYD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SANDY MAGNUSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM HOBBS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROLINE PEARCE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 28 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACKIE MERRILL | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN HURST | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY MOHR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HARTLEY GOLDSTONE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNY HENKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE JURGENS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY LLOYD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BILL MILLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANA SIRKO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $50K · 2 employees · 351 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 28 | $50,072 | $0 | $0 | $50,072 | 1 |
| JUDITH CASEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NORA HEATON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNY HENKE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JULIE HERRERA | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN HURST | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACQULINE MERRILL | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY MOHR | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR DIANA SIRKO | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| REV DAVID WASHINGTON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $44K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 28 | $43,891 | - | $0 | $43,891 | 1 |
| DONNIE RYAN | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACKIE MERRILL | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY CASEY | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY ANN JANSON | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NORA HEATON | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JULIE HERRERA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN HURST | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RAY MOHR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $26,945 | $14,319 | $79,708 | $79,708 | $24,653 | $292 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $177,325 | $237,265 | $67,082 | $67,082 | $174,989 | $2,312 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $113,560 | $155,812 | $132,328 | $127,022 | $101,989 | $11,541 | $65,708 | 5 | 399 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $111,139 | $169,693 | $173,028 | $169,274 | $108,550 | $2,574 | $49,462 | 3 | 399 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $140,999 | $152,209 | $207,292 | $207,292 | $136,298 | $4,685 | $53,976 | 4 | 386 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $165,958 | $140,590 | $250,764 | $250,764 | $144,872 | $16,286 | $56,760 | 4 | 386 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $151,360 | $138,264 | $158,525 | $158,525 | $141,883 | $9,387 | $53,212 | 2 | 360 |
| 2012 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $146,588 | $126,584 | $124,826 | $124,826 | $140,405 | $6,177 | - | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $223,102 | $141,785 | $127,192 | $127,192 | $214,109 | $9,025 | $50,072 | 2 | 351 |
| 2010 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $130,711 | $134,872 | $45,875 | $45,875 | $123,289 | $7,373 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
16 grantors reported grants to this organization, $546,192 in all, tax years 2010 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN COLORADO | $313,000 | 7 | $18,000 | 2020 | 2014-2020 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| COLORADO GIVES FOUNDATION | $119,387 | 7 | $9,759 | 2021 | 2013-2018, 2021 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| THE STEVEN L MERRILL FAMILY FOUNDATION | $29,000 | 3 | $2,000 | 2016 | 2014-2016 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SPELLBINDERS” | show |
| ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $28,250 | 5 | $5,750 | 2013 | 2010-2013 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| KRESSER FOUNDATION | $15,000 | 4 | $4,000 | 2014 | 2011-2014 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SPELLBINDERS” | show |
| NEXTFIFTY INITIATIVE | $12,000 | 1 | $12,000 | 2021 | 2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SPELLBINDERS” | show |
| FORGOOD INC | $10,636 | 2 | $5,563 | 2013 | 2012-2013 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| W EARL RICHARDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | 2015 | 2015 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Spellbinders” | show |
| BARNARDFAIN FOUNDATION | $4,000 | 4 | $2,000 | 2015 | 2012-2015 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Spellbinders” | show |
| ARLINGTON PARTNERS CHARITABLE | $3,734 | 1 | $3,734 | 2016 | 2016 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SPELLBINDERS” | show |
| WHH FOUNDATION | $3,000 | 3 | $1,000 | 2021 | 2018-2019, 2021 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SPELLBINDERS” | show |
| ASPEN BUSINESS CENTER FOUNDATION | $1,000 | 2 | $500 | 2016 | 2015-2016 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SPELLBINDERS” | show |
| THE JAMES E AND ELIZABETH B HUGHES FAMILY FOUNDATION | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | 2015 | 2015 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Spellbinder's” | show |
| WILLIAM AND DIANE HUNCKLER FOUNDATION | $500 | 1 | $500 | 2015 | 2015 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SPELLBINDERS” | show |
| THE ADLER SCHERMER FOUNDATION | $500 | 1 | $500 | 2010 | 2010 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SPELLBINDERS” | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $185 | 6 | $30 | 2023 | 2020-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SPELLBINDERS” | show |
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| BUFFALO GAME SPACE LTD | NY | A20 | $24,028 | $21,496 | President & CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC | IL | A20 | $27,611 | $10,025 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| RIDGEFIELD INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL INCORPORATED | CT | A20 | $33,011 | $34,852 | EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | $10,139 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WOODCARVERS INC | FL | A20 | $18,898 | $12,375 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| TEXTILE STUDY GROUP OF NEW YORK | NY | A20 | $18,931 | $18,774 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| SOUTHWEST FLORIDA QUILTERS GUILD INC | FL | A20 | $27,593 | $19,911 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| HABITABLE SPACES | TX | A20 | $30,950 | $29,793 | VP/SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| PARTNERSHIPS IN LEARNING AND CREATIVE EXPLORATION INC | CT | A20 | $19,018 | $44,532 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| ED HAMILTON STUDIOS AND VISITORS CENTER INC | KY | A20 | $29,852 | $60,605 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| VIEWFINDER PROJECT INC | IN | A20 | $26,349 | $14,473 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| SPICA GLOBAL ARTS | CA | A20 | $25,978 | $14,022 | Chef Executive Officer | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| WAUPUN CITY OF SCULPTURE | WI | A20 | $35,229 | $5,124 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
| OK2BX FOUNDATION | TX | A20 | $27,756 | $36,167 | President, Director | $0 | Same NTEE code A20, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2020 · Form 990EZ · $14,319 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $8,925 | 62.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $5,394 | 37.7% | |
| Total | $14,319 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $237,265 spent · pay $89,358 · grants $98,989 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $98,989 | 41.7% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $89,358 | 37.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $19,359 | 8.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $18,950 | 8.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $7,338 | 3.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,271 | 1.4% | |
| Total | $237,265 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $155,812 spent · pay $115,106 · grants $0 · events $9,496
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $65,708 | $22,340 | $21,684 | $21,684 | 42.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $41,554 | $32,364 | $9,190 | - | 26.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $9,496 | $9,496 | - | - | 6.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $7,844 | $4,000 | $2,507 | $1,337 | 5.0% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL PROJECTS | $7,782 | $3,969 | $2,257 | $1,556 | 5.0% |
| Fees: accounting | $6,775 | - | $6,775 | - | 4.3% | |
| Travel | $5,691 | $2,902 | $1,651 | $1,138 | 3.7% | |
| Office expenses | $3,359 | $1,555 | $1,144 | $660 | 2.2% | |
| Occupancy | $3,029 | $1,545 | $878 | $606 | 1.9% | |
| Insurance | $1,962 | $1,001 | $569 | $392 | 1.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $910 | $464 | $264 | $182 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $875 | $875 | - | - | 0.6% |
| Other (as described) | CHAPTER PROGRAM SUPPORT | $812 | $812 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $15 | $15 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $155,812 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $169,693 spent · pay $113,095 · grants $0 · events $1,772
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $55,113 | $45,301 | $9,083 | $729 | 32.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $49,462 | $44,516 | $2,473 | $2,473 | 29.1% | |
| Travel | $10,089 | $10,089 | - | - | 5.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAININGS | $9,864 | $9,864 | - | - | 5.8% |
| Payroll taxes | $8,520 | $7,342 | $906 | $272 | 5.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $8,000 | - | $8,000 | - | 4.7% | |
| Office expenses | $7,592 | $3,928 | $2,238 | $1,426 | 4.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,859 | $5,859 | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,028 | - | $4,028 | - | 2.4% | |
| Occupancy | $2,698 | $1,749 | $949 | - | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $2,672 | $2,164 | $508 | - | 1.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,772 | - | $1,772 | - | 1.0% | |
| Payments to affiliates | $1,568 | $1,568 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $1,434 | $1,434 | - | - | 0.8% |
| Other (as described) | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $955 | $955 | - | - | 0.6% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $67 | $67 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $169,693 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $152,209 spent · pay $97,681 · grants $0 · events $3,157
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $53,976 | $48,778 | $2,599 | $2,599 | 35.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $37,241 | $34,232 | $3,009 | - | 24.5% | |
| Other (as described) | CHAPTER PROGRAMMING AND | $14,247 | $14,247 | - | - | 9.4% |
| Payroll taxes | $6,464 | $5,826 | $436 | $202 | 4.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,120 | $5,558 | - | $562 | 4.0% | |
| Travel | $6,120 | $6,120 | - | - | 4.0% | |
| Office expenses | $5,117 | $3,130 | $1,377 | $610 | 3.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,950 | - | $3,950 | - | 2.6% | |
| Insurance | $3,870 | $3,370 | $500 | - | 2.5% | |
| Occupancy | $3,846 | $1,923 | $1,923 | - | 2.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,157 | $3,157 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Information technology | $2,939 | $2,759 | $180 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $2,032 | $2,032 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Other (as described) | VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION | $1,219 | $1,219 | - | - | 0.8% |
| Fees: management | $1,037 | - | $1,037 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $807 | - | $807 | - | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $67 | $67 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $152,209 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $140,590 spent · pay $75,962 · grants $0 · events $5,005
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $56,760 | $51,284 | $2,738 | $2,738 | 40.4% | |
| Other (as described) | CHAPTER PROGRAMMING AND | $22,387 | $22,387 | - | - | 15.9% |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,816 | $11,791 | $2,025 | - | 9.8% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING | $8,909 | $8,909 | - | - | 6.3% |
| Office expenses | $6,313 | $4,679 | $1,634 | - | 4.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,015 | $6,015 | - | - | 4.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $5,386 | $4,807 | $368 | $211 | 3.8% | |
| Fees: management | $4,720 | $4,100 | $620 | - | 3.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $4,000 | $4,000 | - | - | 2.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,798 | - | $3,798 | - | 2.7% | |
| Occupancy | $2,879 | $1,439 | $1,440 | - | 2.0% | |
| Insurance | $2,858 | $1,814 | $1,044 | - | 2.0% | |
| Travel | $2,140 | $2,140 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Information technology | $542 | $148 | $394 | - | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $67 | $67 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $5,648 | $1,005 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $140,590 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $138,264 spent · pay $71,065 · grants $0 · events $10,509
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $53,212 | $50,651 | $2,561 | - | 38.5% | |
| Other (as described) | CHAPTER PROGRAMMING & S | $18,787 | $18,787 | - | - | 13.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,732 | $11,181 | $1,551 | - | 9.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $10,509 | $7,954 | $1,258 | $1,297 | 7.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $7,250 | $7,250 | - | - | 5.2% | |
| Office expenses | $5,696 | $4,546 | $1,150 | - | 4.1% | |
| Occupancy | $5,640 | $3,385 | $2,255 | - | 4.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $5,121 | $4,800 | $321 | - | 3.7% | |
| Fees: management | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,539 | $3,539 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Insurance | $3,216 | $2,716 | $500 | - | 2.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,203 | - | $3,203 | - | 2.3% | |
| Travel | $3,127 | $2,471 | $656 | - | 2.3% | |
| Information technology | $1,165 | $935 | $230 | - | 0.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $67 | $67 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $138,264 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990EZ · $126,584 spent · pay $66,836 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $66,836 | 52.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $40,920 | 32.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $10,327 | 8.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $5,141 | 4.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,360 | 2.7% | |
| Total | $126,584 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $141,785 spent · pay $66,350 · grants $0 · events $6,532
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $50,072 | $45,065 | $5,007 | - | 35.3% | |
| All other expenses | $18,208 | $15,508 | $2,700 | - | 12.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,563 | $8,961 | $2,602 | - | 8.2% | |
| Other (as described) | ROARING FORK VALLEY CHA | $9,156 | $9,156 | - | - | 6.5% |
| Other (as described) | JEFFCO PROGRAM | $8,503 | $8,503 | - | - | 6.0% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $6,532 | $5,153 | $779 | $600 | 4.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,408 | - | $5,408 | - | 3.8% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 3.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,715 | $4,157 | $558 | - | 3.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $4,600 | $4,600 | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,011 | $4,011 | - | - | 2.8% | |
| Office expenses | $3,700 | $2,849 | $851 | - | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING EXPENSES | $3,199 | - | - | $3,199 | 2.3% |
| Other (as described) | CHAPTER PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,163 | $3,163 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Insurance | $2,758 | $2,258 | $500 | - | 1.9% | |
| Information technology | $1,097 | $845 | $252 | - | 0.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $100 | $100 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $141,785 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990EZ · $134,872 spent · pay $72,839 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $72,839 | 54.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $48,143 | 35.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $11,646 | 8.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,755 | 1.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $489 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $134,872 | 100% |
State business registration
- SPELLBINDERS CO, DNC, Good Standing, formed 1990-12-13
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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