Smartmeme DBA Center for Story-based Strategy

EIN: 201897585 501(c)(3) Education

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$4,218,156
Total Expenses
$2,036,399
Total Assets
$5,309,193
Net Assets
$4,999,789
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
Reuben Tihi Hayslett
Phone
4752422348
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

Smartmeme DBA Center for Story-based Strategy, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 151% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.2M, a strong 52% operating margin.

Mission

SMARTMEME, INC. DBA CENTER FOR STORY-BASED STRATEGY (CSS) CULTIVATES IMAGINATION SPACES WHERE STORY, GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZING, AND DEMOCRACY ARE INTERWOVEN STRATEGIES TO BUILD POWER.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,967,578
Program Service Revenue $230,579
Investment Income $19,879
Other Revenue $120
TOTAL REVENUE $4,218,156

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $211,697
Salaries & Benefits $1,096,189
Fundraising Expenses $190,341
Program Expenses $1,590,171
Other Expenses $728,513
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,036,399

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,218,156 $1,678,377 +1.5%
Expenses $2,036,399 $1,598,407 +0.3%
Net Income $2,181,757 $79,970 +26.3%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
10
Employees
12
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
11
$135,000
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Paul Castro Interim ED 32.00
Officer
$135,000 $0 $135,000
Zakiya Scott Strategy Director 40.00
$100,556 $0 $100,556
Reuben Tihi Hayslett Board President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jamila Brown Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Yee Won Chong OutgngTreasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Angus Maguire Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Seng So Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kedar Reddy Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Dillon Outgng Secretar 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Premo Outgng Treasure 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dallas Goldtooth Outgoing Pres. 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ivy Brashear Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nayantara Sen Executive Dir. 32.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $4,218,156 $2,036,399 $5,309,193 $2,181,757
2023 $1,678,377 $1,598,407 $3,119,879 $79,970
2022 $1,968,605 $1,368,806 $2,961,906 $599,799
2021 $1,981,299 $1,295,608 $2,683,742 $685,691
2020 $1,843,727 $1,239,359 $1,842,700 $604,368
2019 $1,121,149 $1,195,366 $983,527 $-74,217
2018 $1,095,990 $1,067,567 $987,000 $28,423
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