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EIN 27-0277377

Wayword

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A34: Radio
Description
Wayword Inc. produces and distributes "A Way with Words" - a popular public radio show about language, reaching hundreds of thousands of listeners over the air in 336 cities and thousands more online. The company has built a robust online community, promoting and elevating the public's understanding of the English language by providing audio works to educational organizations including public radio stations and educational institutions. They are committed to promoting lifelong learning and informed discussions, based in San Diego, CA.
Total revenues
$236,141
2022
Total expenses
$281,936
2022
Total assets
$103,318
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at Wayword

To promote and elevate the public's understanding of the English Language by providing audio works to educational organizations, including public radio stations and educational institutions. We are committed to promoting lifelong learning and informed discussion about language in an expanding global community.

Who funds Wayword

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
PayPal Giving FundGeneral Support$12,615
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$11,200
Amica Companies FoundationGeneral Purpose$1,750
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Wayword

NameTitleCompensation
Grant BarrettChief Executive Officer and Officer / Executive Director$60,000
Stefanie LevineChief Financial Officer$50,000
Michael BreslauerVice President and Officer and Director$0
Martha BarnetteVice President and Officer / Director$60,000

Financials for Wayword

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$162,688
Program services$73,453
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$236,141

Form 990s for Wayword

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-10-13990View PDF
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122019-08-17990View PDF
2017-122018-06-16990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 20, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,615 from PayPal Giving Fund
August 4, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 632721
San Diego, CA 92163
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
waywordradio.org/ 
Phone
(619) 890-4275
IRS details
EIN
27-0277377
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A34: Radio
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
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