Spellbinders
Spellbinders
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About this organization
Mission
Spellbinders is dedicated to restoring the art of oral storytelling to connect elders to youth, weaving together the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout time.
About
Spellbinders trains individuals (mostly 60 years of age and better) in the art of oral storytelling and places these individuals as volunteer storytellers in public schools. Volunteers return to the same classrooms each month throughout the school year, forming strong and caring connections with the school children. We reached a total audience of 300,000 children through 399 senior storytellers.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Spellbinders is dedicated to restoring the art of oral storytelling to connect elders to youth, weaving together the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout time.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Spellbinders is dedicated to restoring the art of oral storytelling to connect elders to youth, weaving together the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout time.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CO.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 2601 S LEMAY STE 7-415, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 5 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$42,252.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1980.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $115,106 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $27,555 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.