The Story Project
Promoting Literacy Through After-School Programs
The Story Project at a glance
In short: The Story Project gave $238K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $238K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,495
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $238,495
- Median grant
- $238,495
- Total assets
- $15,114
- +133.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Story Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Liberated Learning Community LLC ($238K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Story Project gives
- Giving grew 529% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $382K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberated Learning Community LLC Venice, CA | Fiscal Sponsorship | $238,495 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,114 | $248,035 | $239,901 | $238,495 | 1 | $613 |
| 2023 | $6,461 | $63,745 | $75,333 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $18,049 | $68,036 | $75,635 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $25,648 | $55,050 | $43,335 | $37,900 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $13,933 | $300,427 | $396,593 | $382,194 | 2 | — |
About The Story Project
Based on IRS filings
The Story Project is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Venice, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $238K. Net investment income was $613.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Story Project is led by Todd Felderstein, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Felderstein
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Rodriguez
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Le
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackelyn Quintanilla-Alvarez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nico Conanan
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Yochim
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richmond Edmond-Vargas (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Story Project
How much does The Story Project give each year?
The Story Project gave $238K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Story Project?
The Story Project reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $248K.
What is The Story Project?
The Story Project is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Venice, CA. It holds $15K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Story Project operate?
The Story Project has awarded grants in California.
What is The Story Project's EIN?
The Story Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4684376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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