Wayword Inc.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Wayword inc. produces and distributes "a way with words" -- the popular public radio show about language - the program reaches hundreds of thousands of listeners over the air in 336 cities and thousands more online. we have built a robust online community of 272,000+ followers via facebook, twitter, 3 million podcast downloads per year and a 50,000+ quarterly email newsletter. our mission is to educate, inspire, and connect speakers of the english language across generations -- and around the world. each week on "a way with words," language experts martha barnette and grant barrett answer callers' questions about words and how we use them, including: word and phrase histories, dialects, slang, grammar, books and writing, the intersection of language and cultural diversity, and linguistic heirlooms passed down among families. we firmly believe that informed, thoughtful discussion about words and how we use them helps contribute to the larger goal of creating a civil society. the stories”.

When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Wayword inc. produces and distributes "a way with words" -- the popular public radio show about language - the program reaches hundreds of thousands of listeners over the air in 336 cities and thousands more online. we have built a robust online community of 272,000+ followers via facebook, twitter, 3 million podcast downloads per year and a 50,000+ quarterly email newsletter. our mission is to educate, inspire, and connect speakers of the english language across generations -- and around the world. each week on "a way with words," language experts martha barnette and grant barrett answer callers' questions about words and how we use them, including: word and phrase histories, dialects, slang, grammar, books and writing, the intersection of language and cultural diversity, and linguistic heirlooms passed down among families. we firmly believe that informed, thoughtful discussion about words and how we use them helps contribute to the larger goal of creating a civil society. the stories”.

• The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as CA.
• The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at PO Box 632721, San Diego, CA, 92163.
• The non-profit has reported 6 employees on their form as of 2019.
• 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
• Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$13,089.
• The CEO compensation structure within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
• The organization has 0 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 2009.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization pays $89,980 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $53,205 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has fundraising events.