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East Side Stories Inc
Astoria, NY · EIN 853379323 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · eastsidestories.org
revenue
$55K
expenses
$37K
net assets
$33K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

East Side Stories is dedicated to sharing authentic expressions of the Asian American & Pacific Islander experience through film, media, and education. We nurture and develop the skills of AAPI creatives, collaborate and support their projects. By connecting the storytellers to the stories and sharing the stories with wider audiences, ESS ensures a legacy of AAPI stories for the next generation and beyond.

profile · synthesized from sources

East Side Stories Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing authentic Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences through film, media, and education. The organization produces award-winning documentary films and digital content that highlight AAPI stories, supports emerging AAPI creatives in developing their craft, and fosters community engagement. It operates nationally with a focus on cultural representation and narrative ownership.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

An Essential Delivery
Documentary film following an Asian American woman who becomes a food delivery worker after losing her job during the pandemic, highlighting issues of economic insecurity and resilience
Digital Content Program
Produces original video series created by and for the AAPI community, exploring themes of identity, culture, entrepreneurship, family, and community resilience
In Full Bloom
Documentary showcasing Asian American women facing breast cancer, emphasizing courage, community support, and the power of shared personal stories
The Walk On
In-development documentary exploring determination, perseverance, and identity through the lens of the Asian American experience in athletics
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Documentary Film Production 2 activities
    • Producing documentary films on Asian American experiences
      Creates award-winning documentary films and video content that explore the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) experience, including themes of identity, health, resilience, and social challenges. Recent productions include feature-length documentaries such as "An Essential Delivery" (2023) and "In Full Bloom" (2023), as well as short films addressing issues like financial instability and breast cancer in the AAPI community.
    • Producing original video series amplifying AAPI voices
      Produces short-form video series that highlight AAPI perspectives on identity, creativity, culture, and social issues. Projects include interview series with AAPI artists and narratives on love, racism, and community resilience, distributed during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and other public engagement campaigns.
  • Asian and Asian American Art Support 1 activity
    • Supporting AAPI creatives through skills development
      Nurtures and develops the skills of AAPI creatives by supporting their creative projects and fostering authentic storytelling within the community.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$48K87%
Program service revenue$8K14%
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expenses
Total expenses$37K
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balance sheet
Total assets$33K
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Net assets$33K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • YouTube Partner — Hosts film content through YouTube platform
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts full video playlists for East Side Stories' original series.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Authentic Storytelling for Representation and Connection
    methodology: authentic_storytelling
    By centering authentic storytelling through film and community-created narratives, we amplify underrepresented AAPI voices and foster cross-community understanding, because sharing real lived experiences builds empathy, honors identity, and strengthens collective impact.
  • Community-Based Storytelling for Cultural Expression
    methodology: community-based_storytelling
    By using community-created video narratives, we explore AAPI identity and cultural expression, because stories generated from within the community reflect lived realities more accurately and foster deeper engagement than externally produced content.
  • Cultural Intentionality in Narrative Ownership
    methodology: cultural_intentionality
    By empowering AAPI creatives to shape and own their narratives, we ensure authentic representation, because creative control enables culturally grounded storytelling that challenges stereotypes and advances equity in media.