Nonprofit · EIN 77-0283072
STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,727,508 | $3,045,159 | -$317,651 | $4,778,997 | $794,255 | $3,984,742 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,741,822 | $2,951,097 | -$209,275 | $4,993,933 | $781,752 | $4,212,181 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,741,531 | $2,127,207 | $614,324 | $5,132,172 | $736,249 | $4,395,923 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,362,344
- of which government grants
- $1,093,673
- Program service revenue
- $98,613
- Investment income
- $51,910
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$5,444
- Net income from fundraising events
- $214,641
- Other revenue
- $214,641
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $173,218
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,631,928
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,116,923
- Professional fundraising fees
- $18,644
- Legal fees
- $42,742
- Accounting fees
- $77,621
- Occupancy
- $153,098
- Depreciation
- $36,827
- Program services (functional)
- $2,315,802
- Management and general (functional)
- $414,834
- Fundraising (functional)
- $314,523
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,993,933
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,778,997
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $794,255
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,984,742
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,699,237
- Publicly traded securities
- $580,869
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,719,324
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $265,418
- Gross receipts
- $3,164,420
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriella Garcia | Executive Director | 40 | $161,716 | $11,502 |
| Erinn Lynch | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Dodds MD | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Wasserman | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig A Zimmerman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachael Stein | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen Horn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Kayser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Anna Kokotovic | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana P Lytel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danna McGrew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Patricia Madrigal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Pieramici | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Radtkey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyra Rogers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kenny Slaught | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriella Garcia | Executive Director | 40 | $160,000 | $8,099 |
| Erinn Lynch | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Dodds MD | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Wasserman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig A Zimmerman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachael Stein | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen Horn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Kayser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Anna Kokotovic | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana P Lytel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danna McGrew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Patricia Madrigal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Pieramici | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Radtkey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyra Rogers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenny Slaught | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erinn Lynch | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Peggy Dodds MD | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Wasserman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Craig A Zimmerman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Rachael Stein | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jessica Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Gretchen Horn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jon Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daisy Estrada Ochoa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Kayser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Kokotovic | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Madrigal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Pieramici | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Radtkey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kyra Rogers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kenny Slaught | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carrie Towbes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danna McGrew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2115 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-3555
- In care of
- % DONNA BARRANCO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Erinn Lynch, 2115 STATE STREET, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- Signed the 990
- Gabriella Garcia, Executive Director
- Phone
- (805) 682-9285
- Website
- WWW.STORYTELLERCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Stoltey & Associates
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0283072 or by the name STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Storyteller Childrens Center is a non-profit organization that provides high quality early childhood education for homeless and at risk children, as well as comprehensive support services for their families. These families fall well below the poverty guidelines and are living in shelters, cars or in multiple family environments, and nearly half of Storyteller children have special needs due to their traumatic early life experiences. Storytellers three-pronged approach to school readiness involves the parents, the teachers and the child. Our goals are for children to be prepared to enter Kindergarten ready to learn, their families able to support their childs learning and development, and that our teachers are trained as best in class and able to be effective therapeutic educators. Our seamless integration of all day services includes early childhood education, therapeutic counseling, 2.5 healthy meals a day, and medical screenings for our children; parent educations classes, home visit
Program accomplishments
- Comprehensive Developmental Screenings: Completed developmental and social-emotional screenings for 148 students, ensuring early identification of needs and successful referrals to partner agencies for additional support.High Environmental Quality: Maintained high environmental quality in classrooms, with ECERS/ITERS assessments yielding an average score of 6.5 across infant and toddler classrooms, reflecting strong care routines and safe, stimulating environments for children.Strengthened Instructional Support: Achieved an 86% score in Instructional Support on CLASS assessments, demonstrating effective practices in concept development and positive interactions that enhance childrens learning experiences.Positive Parent Feedback: Gained a 95% response rate in parent surveys, with 100% of families expressing satisfaction with program quality, indicating strong trust and appreciation for the services provided.Increased Family Engagement: Improved communication with families through the intentional use of the Learning Genie app, fostering greater parental involvement in children's daily activities and learning.Professional Development: Provided staff with targeted training sessions focused on understanding and addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), helping educators cultivate resilience and empathetic caregiving strategies.Data-Driven Decision Making: Initiated a structured approach to data usage for goal-setting and program direction, ensuring that outcomes from assessments inform future practices and strategies.Enhanced Classroom Environments: Responded to CLASS assessment feedback by implementing strategies to display childrens artwork and writing, and introduced multicultural materials into the classroom setting.Reflective Practice Initiatives: Fostered a culture of reflective practice through staff training, significantly enhancing educators ability to support diverse learning needs and improve educational outcomes.Collaboration with Community Agencies: Strengthened partnerships with community services, facilitating a holistic approach to child development that integrates educational, emotional, and familial support.Goals for the Storyteller Program in the 2025-2026 School YearMaintain High ECERS/ITERS Scores: Aim to enhance environmental quality further by striving for an average ECERS/ITERS score of 7.0 across all classrooms (Infants and toddler classrooms only). Improve CLASS Scores in Key Areas: Continue to build in strategies with staff around Instructional Support and Emotional Support on the CLASS assessments by implementing targeted strategies identified in feedback.Enhance Parent Engagement Programs: Increase parent participation in school events and initiatives through new outreach strategies and offerings tailored to family interests and schedules.Utilize Data for Program Improvement: Establish a bi-annual review process for data collected from evaluations and assessments, with actionable goals developed based on findings.Incorporate Multicultural Resources: Integrate at least five new multicultural resources or materials into the classroom within the first semester to reflect the diversity of the student body.Focus on Social-Emotional and Mental Health Training: Provide at least two trainings focusing on mental health and wellness for staff, enabling educators to better support children who are dealing with adversity.Launch Family Support Workshops (THRIVE Program): Implement at least three family support workshops throughout the year to further educate parents about child development and how to engage in their childs learning journey.Increase Staff Retention Rates: Enhance professional development opportunities and foster a supportive work environment to achieve a higher staff retention rate.Document and Share Success Stories: Regularly document and share success stories and impactful outcomes from programs with staff, parents, and the community to highlight the benefits of the Storyteller Program and encourage continued support.By focusing on these goals, the Storyteller Program can continue to strengthen its impact on children's development, family engagement, and community collaboration in the coming school year.Expenses $2,315,802 · revenue $98,613
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0283072
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,778,997
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,164,420
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,727,508 | $3,045,159 | $4,778,997 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,741,822 | $2,951,097 | $4,993,933 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,741,531 | $2,127,207 | $5,132,172 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,291,999 | $1,921,731 | $3,709,143 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 77-0283072).
Questions about STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC is 77-0283072.
- Is STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Erinn Lynch.
- Who are the officers and directors of STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $161,716 (Gabriella Garcia, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,727,508, expenses of $3,045,159 and total assets of $4,778,997 at year end.
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