Public Narrative is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Public Narrative employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Narrative is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Public Narrative generated $543.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $622.2k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC NARRATIVE TEACHES JOURNALISTS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO TELL BETTER STORIES IN ORDER TO FULFILL OUR MISSIONS TO SUPPORT A FREE AND INFORMED PRESS, AND TO ENSURE THAT NON-PROFIT AND NEIGHBORHOOD VOICES ARE HEARD, AND ARE PART OF THE CONVERSATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ENGAGED OUR AUDIENCE IN HYBRID SPACES DURING FY23. WE LAUNCHED SEASON 2 OF THE PUBLIC NARRATIVE PODCAST, HOSTED "PUBLIC NARRATIVE: A WORD WITH JHMIRA ALEXANDER'' ON CAN TV AND A CONVERSATION SERIES AMONG JOURNALISTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, 'UNPACKING NARRATIVES'. WE PARTICIPATED IN A HOST OF CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING AND/OR CONFERENCES HOSTED BY THE INSTITUTE 2 INNOVATE (I2I), THE CENTER FOR JOURNALISM & DEMOCRACY AND THE INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS (INN). ADDITIONALLY, WE FACILITATED A SERIES OF COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS ADVANCING THE WORK OF NONPROFIT LEADERS, COMMUNITY-ACADEMIC HEALTH RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Derrick Fleming Jr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brenda Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brent Rolland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jhmira Alexander President | Officer | 40 | $124,800 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $455,568 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $460,568 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77,929 |
Investment income | $11 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $543,060 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,480 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $188,519 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $47,844 |
Payroll taxes | $25,979 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $45,719 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $112,919 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,759 |
Office expenses | $1,814 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $29,290 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $9,646 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $577 |
Total functional expenses | $622,190 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,887 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $49,355 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,258 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $109,500 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,290 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $76,430 |
Total liabilities | $116,720 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$91,570 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $84,350 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $109,500 |