Nonprofit · EIN 85-2485296
SPEAK STORYTELLING INC
Tax-exempt · SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $68,888 | $79,386 | -$10,498 | $45,652 | $0 | $45,652 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $60,939 | $63,886 | -$2,947 | $56,150 | $0 | $56,150 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $48,367
- Program service revenue
- $15,814
- Investment income
- $1,502
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,205
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $71,229
- Occupancy
- $1,000
- Printing, publications and postage
- $930
- Other expenses
- $6,227
- Program services (functional)
- $79,386
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,150
- Total assets, end of year
- $45,652
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $45,652
- Cash, savings and investments
- $45,652
- Gross receipts
- $71,618
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEUPREE | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN RODIS | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KATHRINE BUCHANAN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| ADAM BOOTH | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
| JENNIFER COGLE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY KRAMER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM THOMAS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC THOMPSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEUPREE | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN RODIS | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KATHRINE BUCHANAN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| ADAM BOOTH | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
| JENNIFER COGLE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY KRAMER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM THOMAS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC THOMPSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 827, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-0827
- In care of
- % JOHN DEUPREE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 827, Shepherdstown WV 25443
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Adam Booth, 155 Maddex Farm Dr, Shepherdstown WV 25443
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOHN DEUPREE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (571) 969-0668
- Website
- WWW.SPEAKSTORYSERIES.COM
- Return prepared by
- Kinnett CPAs Inc
Mission
STORYTELLING SERIES
Program accomplishments
- THE SPEAK STORY SERIES FEATURED 10 STORYTELLERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THE STORYTELLERS PRESENT THEIR STORIES TO THE PUBLIC AND ALSO WORK WITH CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOLS.Expenses $79,386
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2485296
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $45,652
- Income (IRS master file)
- $71,618
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $68,888 | $79,386 | $45,652 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $60,939 | $63,886 | $56,150 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Adam Booth | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Adam Booth | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: John Deupree | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 85-2485296).
Questions about SPEAK STORYTELLING INC
- What is the EIN of SPEAK STORYTELLING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPEAK STORYTELLING INC is 85-2485296.
- Is SPEAK STORYTELLING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to SPEAK STORYTELLING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPEAK STORYTELLING 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 SPEAK STORYTELLING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPEAK STORYTELLING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SPEAK STORYTELLING INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Adam Booth.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPEAK STORYTELLING INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SPEAK STORYTELLING INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,888, expenses of $79,386 and total assets of $45,652 at year end.
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