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Timpanogos Storytelling Institute

  • Lindon, UT
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2012
  • EIN: 16-1783103

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Theater (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$370k (2023)

Expenses
$302k (2023)

Total Assets
$181k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$87 (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$370,415
Expenses
$301,724
Net Income
$68,691
Net Assets
$180,979
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $157,719
42.6%
Interest Revenue $443
0.1%
Dividends $2,378
0.6%
Sales of Assets $24,703
6.7%
Other Income $185,172
50.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $271,370
89.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $181,066
Total Liabilities $87
Net Assets $180,979
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (Secretary) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Debi Richan (President) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dale Burns (Officer) $0 $0
Jennifer Nelson (Festival Dir) $0 $0
Robbiann Sorenson (Officer) $0 $0
Rebecca Swindle (Officer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$308,753
Expenses
$302,308
Net Income
$6,445
Net Assets
$112,288
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $136,100
44.1%
Interest Revenue $263
0.1%
Dividends $1,457
0.5%
Sales of Assets $1,609
0.5%
Other Income $169,324
54.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $271,928
90.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,444
Total Liabilities $156
Net Assets $112,288
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (Secretary) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Debi Richan (President) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dale Burns (Officer) $0 $0
Jennifer Nelson (Festival Dir) $0 $0
Robbiann Sorenson (Officer) $0 $0
Rebecca Swindle (Officer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$262,403
Expenses
$282,857
Net Income
-$20,454
Net Assets
$105,843
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $114,200
43.5%
Interest Revenue $47
0.0%
Dividends $1,788
0.7%
Sales of Assets $10,910
4.2%
Other Income $135,458
51.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $248,667
87.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,243
Total Liabilities $5,400
Net Assets $105,843
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (President) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Debi Richan (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dale Burns (Officer) $0 $0
Jennifer Nelson (Festival Dir) $0 $0
Robbiann Sorenson (Officer) $0 $0
Rebecca Swindle (Officer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$113,213
Expenses
$30,047
Net Income
$83,166
Net Assets
$125,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $61,200
54.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,495
1.3%
Sales of Assets $766
0.7%
Other Income $49,752
43.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,259
67.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,722
Total Liabilities $174
Net Assets $125,548
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (President) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Debi Richan (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dale Burns (Officer) $0 $0
Jennifer Nelson (Festival Dir) $0 $0
Robbiann Sorenson (Officer) $0 $0
Rebecca Swindle (Officer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$583,115
Expenses
$617,233
Net Income
-$34,118
Net Assets
$42,382
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $255,937
43.9%
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $1,505
0.3%
Sales of Assets $848
0.1%
Other Income $324,824
55.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $275,804
44.7%
Compensation of Officers* $150,504
24.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,040
Total Liabilities $37,658
Net Assets $42,382
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marilee Clark (Program Dire) $96,070 $0
Jennifer Nelson (Festival Dir) $54,434 $0
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (President) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Kimberly Lohner (Program Dire) $0 $0
Debi Richan (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dale Burns (Officer) $0 $0
Robbiann Sorenson (Officer) $0 $0
Rebecca Swindle (Officer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$620,472
Expenses
$626,839
Net Income
-$6,367
Net Assets
$88,559
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $314,321
50.7%
Interest Revenue $49
0.0%
Dividends $901
0.1%
Sales of Assets $1,238
0.2%
Other Income $303,963
49.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $210,658
33.6%
Compensation of Officers* $109,065
17.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,347
Total Liabilities $1,788
Net Assets $88,559
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marilee Clark (Program Dire) $59,693 $0
Jennifer Nelson (Festival Dir) $49,372 $0
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (President) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Kimberly Lohner (Program Dire) $0 $0
Debi Richan (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dale Burns (Officer) $0 $0
Steffani Raff (Programmer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$536,921
Expenses
$548,182
Net Income
-$11,261
Net Assets
$109,502
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $267,300
49.8%
Interest Revenue $93
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $269,528
50.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $278,455
50.8%
Compensation of Officers* $82,680
15.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,777
Total Liabilities $1,275
Net Assets $109,502
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Eliot Wilcox (Key Employee) $82,680 $0
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (President) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Kimberly Lohner (Program Dire) $0 $0
Deborah Mccurdy (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dee Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0
Laura Folkman (Program Dire) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$350,445
Expenses
$230,999
Net Income
$119,446
Net Assets
$120,763
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $263,000
75.0%
Interest Revenue $6
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $87,439
25.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $143,554
62.1%
Compensation of Officers* $67,201
29.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,453
Total Liabilities $690
Net Assets $120,763
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Eliot Wilcox (Key Employee) $67,201 $9,718
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (President) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Kimberly Lohner (Program Dire) $0 $0
Deborah Mccurdy (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dee Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0
Laura Folkman (Program Dire) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$162,504
Expenses
$171,001
Net Income
-$8,497
Net Assets
$1,317
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $152,500
93.8%
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $10,003
6.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $160,997
94.1%
Compensation of Officers* $63,017
36.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,078
Total Liabilities $3,761
Net Assets $1,317
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Eliot Wilcox (Key Employee) $63,017 $1,925
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (President) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Kimberly Lohner (Program Dire) $0 $0
Deborah Mccurdy (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Wendy Gorley (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dee Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$121,073
Expenses
$151,474
Net Income
-$30,401
Net Assets
$9,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,500
86.3%
Program Services $16,572
13.7%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,911
Total Liabilities $97
Net Assets $9,814
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Eliot Wilcox (Key Employee) $34,966 $0
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (President) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Kimberly Lohner (Program Dire) $0 $0
Deborah Mccurdy (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Wendy Gorley (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dee Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,118
Expenses
$97,786
Net Income
-$38,668
Net Assets
$40,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,000
84.6%
Program Services $9,117
15.4%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,215
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,215
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$59,118
Expenses
$97,786
Net Income
-$38,668
Net Assets
$40,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $50,000
84.6%
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $9,117
15.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $88,668
90.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,215
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,215
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Ashton (Founding Dir) $0 $0
Karen Acerson (President) $0 $0
Marianne Hunt (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Kimberly Lohner (Program Dire) $0 $0
Deborah Mccurdy (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Ashton (Program Dire) $0 $0
Wendy Gorley (Program Dire) $0 $0
Dee Buffington (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ

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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$165,644
Expenses
$102,747
Net Income
$62,897
Net Assets
$78,883
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,100
90.6%
Program Services $15,542
9.4%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,883
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $78,883
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$165,644
Expenses
$102,747
Net Income
$62,897
Net Assets
$78,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $150,100
90.6%
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $15,542
9.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $87,203
84.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,883
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $78,882

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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