CENTER FOR SCHOLARS AND STORYTELLERS

EIN: 921663411 501(c)(3) Social Science

VENTURA, CA

Total Revenue
$1,081,197
Total Expenses
$735,891
Total Assets
$633,935
Net Assets
$620,435
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DR YALDA T UHLS
Phone
8056162510
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CENTER FOR SCHOLARS AND STORYTELLERS, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 239% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $345K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND MEDIA CREATION BY COLLABORATING WITH AND EDUCATING THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY TO CREATE POWERFUL STORYTELLING THAT HELPS YOUTH THRIVE AND GROW.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $236,143 Revenue: $212,500

TEENS AND SCREENS SUMMIT, AN INVITATION ONLY GATHERING OF STORYTELLERS, ENTERTAINMENT LEADERS, RESEARCHERS, AND TEENS TO COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES OF TODAY'S...

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TEENS AND SCREENS SUMMIT, AN INVITATION ONLY GATHERING OF STORYTELLERS, ENTERTAINMENT LEADERS, RESEARCHERS, AND TEENS TO COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES OF TODAY'S YOUTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $99,458 Revenue: $89,500

CONSULTING: CUSTOM RESEARCH, CUSTOM TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND SPEAKING FEES FOR MAJOR STUDIOS AND CONTENT COMPANIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $13,568 Revenue: $15,000

TEENS AND SCREENS RESEARCH REPORT SPONSORSHIP:OUR ANNUAL TEENS & SCREENS REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO TEENAGERS' PERSPECTIVES ON ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA. EACH YEAR, WE SURVEY...

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TEENS AND SCREENS RESEARCH REPORT SPONSORSHIP:OUR ANNUAL TEENS & SCREENS REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO TEENAGERS' PERSPECTIVES ON ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA. EACH YEAR, WE SURVEY AMERICAN TEENS TO UNDERSTAND: - THE TOPICS THEY WANT TO SEE - WHAT MEDIA THEY FIND MOST AUTHENTIC - THE REASONS BEHIND THEIR PREFERENCESWE COMPILE THESE KEY FINDINGS INTO OUR COMPREHENSIVE TEENS & SCREENS REPORT, WHICH ILLUMINATES THE SHIFTING TASTES OF TODAY'S YOUTH.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $760,411
Program Service Revenue $317,000
Investment Income $3,786
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,081,197

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $33,151
Salaries & Benefits $386,513
Fundraising Expenses $202,276
Program Expenses $349,169
Other Expenses $194,218
TOTAL EXPENSES $735,891

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,081,197 $318,552 +2.4%
Expenses $735,891 $43,423 +15.9%
Net Income $345,306 $275,129 +0.3%
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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
7
Volunteers
28

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
1
$132,000
Total Directors
7
$132,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR YALDA T UHLS CEO.DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer Director
$132,000 $0 $132,000
JENNIFER BLUM Chairman 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY KANTER Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AHRASH BISSELL PHD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAVIA ROBINSON Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNE DANIELS Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAEL AITOR Director 1.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,081,197 $735,891 $633,935 $345,306
2023 $318,552 $43,423 $320,429 $275,129
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