THE STORY OF STUFF PROJECT

EIN: 464334785 501(c)(3) Environment

BERKELEY, CA

Total Revenue
$2,235,976
Total Expenses
$1,963,799
Total Assets
$1,447,571
Net Assets
$1,316,330
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Michael OHeaney
Phone
5108831055
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE STORY OF STUFF PROJECT, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.0M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

The mission of The Story of Stuff Project is to build a movement to change the way we make, use, and throw away stuff.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,150,580
Program Service Revenue $42,923
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $42,473
TOTAL REVENUE $2,235,976

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,013,734
Fundraising Expenses $178,479
Program Expenses $1,665,151
Other Expenses $850,065
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,963,799

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,235,976 $1,598,616 +0.4%
Expenses $1,963,799 $1,625,570 +0.2%
Net Income $272,177 $-26,954 -11.1%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
11
Volunteers
500

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
5
$131,603
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Michael O'Heaney Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$131,603 $0 $131,603
Elisa Ringholm Chief of Staff 40.00
$111,211 $0 $111,211
Andre Carothers Treasurer 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Eleni Sotos Director 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Silberman Secretary 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jen Sokolove Vice Chair 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Annie Leonard Board Chair 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jericho Apo Director 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judith Enck Director 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tommy McDonald Director 1.50
Director
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,235,976 $1,963,799 $1,447,571 $272,177
2023 $1,598,616 $1,625,570 $1,078,964 $-26,954
2022 $1,103,181 $1,616,453 $1,118,190 $-513,272
2021 $1,862,693 $1,463,114 $1,643,551 $399,579
2020 $1,554,276 $1,351,223 $1,383,423 $203,053
2019 $1,691,052 $1,355,898 $1,517,019 $335,154
2018 $1,581,157 $1,529,947 $891,561 $51,210
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