The mission of The Story of Stuff Project is to build a movement to change the way we make, use, and throw away stuff.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+31.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
+3.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+3.0% YoY
About The Story of Stuff Project
Based on IRS filings
The Story of Stuff Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BERKELEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,414,191 | $1,078,964 | $1,118,190 |
| Revenue | $2,232,188 | $1,598,616 | $1,103,181 |
| Expenses | $1,956,944 | $1,625,570 | $1,616,453 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $172 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Story of Stuff Project
Grassroots Grants Program
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Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Pilot Reuse Fund
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Amount
Up to $5,000 (estimated based on program structure)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
The Story of Stuff: Grassroots Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Misc grants 5K and Under ($90,000), Save Our Forest Assn Inc ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc grants 5K and Under BERKELEY, CA | small grants program | $90,000 |
| Save Our Forest Assn Inc Rimforest, CA | small grants program | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael O'Heaney | Executive Dir. | 40 | $131,603 |
| Elisa Ringholm | Chief of Staff | 40 | $111,211 |
| Andre Carothers | Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| Eleni Sotos | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Michael Silberman | Secretary | 1.5 | — |
| Jen Sokolove | Vice Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Annie Leonard | Board Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Jericho Apo | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Judith Enck | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Tommy McDonald | Director | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Story of Stuff Project?
The Story of Stuff Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BERKELEY, CA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Story of Stuff Project?
As of 2024, The Story of Stuff Project holds $1.4M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $100K in 2024.
Where does The Story of Stuff Project operate?
The Story of Stuff Project has awarded grants in California, Ohio.
What size grants does The Story of Stuff Project award?
In 2024, The Story of Stuff Project awarded 2 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Story of Stuff Project's EIN?
The Story of Stuff Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4334785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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