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Est.

2005

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE A WRITING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WRITERS AND STORYTELLERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 18. TO MEET EACH STUDENT'S PASSIONS FOR WRITING WITH EQUAL ENTHUSIASM, TO PROVIDE ROLE MODELS FOR THOSE LOOKING TO FURTHER THEIR WRITING, & TO PRIVILEGE THE ACT OF STORYTELLING AS VITAL MEANS OF EXPRESSION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Revenues
$959.9K
Expenses
$1M
Net Income:
-$89.6K
Assets
$567K
Liabilities
$29.9K
Net Assets:
+$537.1K
Operating Budget
$1M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
32
Median grant size
$9.7K
Largest grant received
$50K
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Kristina Powell
Board Member
B
Bob Zager
Board Member
S
Sara Crisp
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THE TELLING ROOM’s budget?
In 2025, THE TELLING ROOM reported an annual operating budget of around $1 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does THE TELLING ROOM support?
THE TELLING ROOM supports work in Arts and culture, Education, Youth mentoring, and Youth organizing.
Where does THE TELLING ROOM operate?
THE TELLING ROOM is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME.
Who funded THE TELLING ROOM recently?
In 2025, THE TELLING ROOM received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, THE WHITEHEAD FOUNDATION INC, and XERIC FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant THE TELLING ROOM received in 2024?
The largest grant to THE TELLING ROOM in 2024 exceeds $50 thousand.
What is THE TELLING ROOM’s reliance on government grants?
THE TELLING ROOM relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2025.