2023-11-13T20:33:05-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 813953396 STORYBRIDGE INC STOR 8062829082 P O Box 50524 Amarillo TX 79159 Shelly Wilson accountant 8066746965 2023-11-13 1 1 11 0 AAL2 X 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Chandra Perkins 5016 Erik Ave Amarillo TX 79109 799850 0 X www.storybridgeama.org X 2016 TX The primary exempt purpose of Storybridge is to provide free books to area children (newborn through elementary age) to help remove the barriers to early literacy. 6 6 4 150 0 0 643316 798015 0 0 0 0 0 1835 643316 799850 48556 0 0 0 41090 112218 0 0 79999 36447 234860 126093 347078 517223 452772 657163 1107672 2263 0 654900 1107672 X The mission of Storybridge is for every child in the Amarillo area to own at least 20 age-appropriate books from birth through elementary school, enters Kindergarten ready to learn to read, and unlocks all the benefits of literacy. 1 0 113336 0 0 Program to facilitate the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL). Storybridge helps to enroll children from birth to 5 years old in the DPIL program and then they are eligible to receive one free book every month until the age of 5. Storybridge pays a portion of the books for the children enrolled and manages the input of information in the DPIL data network. In 2022, there were 46,883 books distributed to 5,901 area children through this program. 49191 0 0 Storybridge has free book fairs at Title 1 Elementary schools and other public community events in both Amarillo and Dumas allowing for the selection of books for school children and their families. During the 2022 year, 35,665 books were distributed to over 5,900 children. 28208 0 132000 The Kinderbridge program began in 2022 and was established to provide guided playgroups for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The program provides free space, crafts, snacks, and instructional items to model reading and creative play that helps to prepare children for kindergarten. This program is provided as a billed service to the local school district's communities. Approximately 620 kids and their caregivers were served in 2022. 10249 0 0 Born to Read 806 provides newborn infants with their first book before they leave the hospital. Approximately 4,000 books and infants have been served through this program in 2022. 2351 0 0 Summer Storytimes launched in June 2022 and consists of approximately 9 events during the summer that provide a learning opportunity to participate in a storytime and craft at different venues throughout the community. In 2022 it provided enrichment for hundreds of families. 1146 0 0 Storybridge provides various community events such as a costume parade and a dream and donate book drive. These programs help to raise public awareness and serve as an opportunity to collect used books for donation at book fairs. 1035 0 0 Storybridge little free libraries program builds and establishes little libraries at high need areas and neighborhoods to provide free access to books in an effort to improve early literacy. Storybridge has established 30 little free libraries since the program began in 2019. The libraries provide around 250 books a week to area families. 14781 0 0 205516 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X Shelly Wilson 8066746965 6405 W Chenot Dr Amarillo TX 79109 X Brent McClure President 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Ashley York Secretary 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Ryan Monroe Treasurer 0.25 0 X X 0 0 0 Katie Niegos Director 0.25 0 X 0 0 0 Meaghan Collier Director 0.25 0 X 0 0 0 Matt Morgan Director 1.0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36146 0 76745 0 132000 553124 0 798015 0 0 0 0 0 1835 76745 0 1835 0 1835 0 799850 0 0 1835 104243 42953 18495 42795 7975 3286 1415 3274 15776 1607 14169 10037 10037 1565 1565 11101 11101 90 90 1883 1883 1092 1092 14789 14789 2661 2661 Books purchased 142375 142375 0 0 LIVE event entertainment 12445 0 0 12445 Kinderbridge Program Supplies 8613 8613 0 0 Other program costs 5117 5117 0 0 7316 0 7316 347078 205516 61563 79999 619621 761017 0 0 0 0 0 13200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 353869 20414 37542 333455 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 657163 1107672 2263 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2263 0 X 297400 830235 357500 277437 654900 1107672 657163 1107672 452772 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 52730 94319 139929 288316 667850 1243144 0 0 0 0 132000 132000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52730 94319 139929 288316 799850 1375144 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1375144 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 355000 0 355000 52730 94319 139929 643316 799850 1730144 0.79481 0.63313 0 0 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 2021 - Multiple unusual grants were received as capital contributions for the 2021 capital campaign to purchase a building for the storage and distribution of books. Amount of each unusual grant was 165,000; 50,000; 50,000; 35,000; 30,000; 25,000. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 281542 5631 275911 0 5312 241 5071 0 31744 7488 24256 0 35271 7054 28217 333455 LIVE Storybridge 68474 0 68474 0 1320 3780 563 12152 3799 0 0 68474 0 68474 0 1320 3780 563 12152 3799 21614 46860 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 The Kinderbridge program began in 2022 and was established to provide guided playgroups for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The program provides free space, crafts, snacks, and instructional items to model reading and creative play that helps to prepare children for kindergarten. This program is provided as a billed service to the local school district's communities. Approximately 620 kids and their caregivers were served in 2022. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The review of the Form 990 is performed at the most recent Board meeting (or a special meeting is called) with a quorum of directors present. Any concerns or questions are reviewed and discussed among the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Storybridge has an extensive conflict of interest policy in the bylaws. All major expenditures are reviewed for issues prior to purchase. There are currently no known potential conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The entity's bylaws, policies, and financial statements are all available upon request. Any requests can be made on the website or through social media accounts or personal email.