Collective Storytelling Group Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary purpose of the Collective Storytelling Group (CSG) is to use the power of storytelling to create meaningful human connection, inspire community impact, and support mental health and youth opportunity through the intersection of arts, sports, science, film, music, food, and creative leadership.
- Income
- $82,895
- Spending
- $40,253
- Reserves
- 12.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $40,253 spent. Collective Storytelling Group Inc. (CSG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community connection, supporting mental health awareness, and creating youth and family opportunities through storytelling-driven experiences that unite the arts, sports, film, music, culinary arts, science, and creative leadership.The organization fulfills its exempt purpose by developing and hosting educational, cultural, and charitable programs that bring together professionals, artists, filmmakers, athletes, musicians, medical professionals, and community leaders to share personal experiences, creative journeys, and leadership lessons in public and private community settings. These programs are designed to foster inspiration, empathy, mentorship, human connection, and access to creative and educational opportunities for underserved communities and families.CSGs primary program services include: Community storytelling events and panel discussions Youth and family-focused fundraising initiatives Educational and inspirational speaker programs Creative arts and leadership programming Charity fundraising events benefiting hospitals, arts organizations, and community nonprofits Collaborative cultural experiences connecting storytelling with wellness, creativity, and community engagementSince beginning fundraising initiatives in 2009, the organization and its small volunteer-led team have helped raise more than $1 million through storytelling-centered charitable events, auctions, sponsorships, and community partnerships.Examples of program activities include: Multiple large-scale Napa Valley storytelling and fundraising events bringing together leaders in film, medicine, sports, wine, and the arts Private educational and charitable events hosted in partnership with creative industry leaders and venues Fundraising and awareness efforts supporting organizations including childrens hospitals, youth arts organizations, music education foundations, and community wellness initiatives Creative speaker sessions featuring filmmakers, artists, animators, and industry professionals discussing storytelling, creativity, leadership, and personal growth Charity golf and community fundraising events benefiting nonprofit and youth-centered causesProgram service accomplishments include: Hosting more than a dozen community and fundraising events over the past several years For 2025, we hosted a major event in Napa on May 17, our 2nd annual Golf event at Oakhurst Country Club on October 24. Through the year we hosted small events collecting donations to support the organization. Engaging hundreds of attendees, donors, creatives, and community members through educational and charitable programming Supporting nonprofit beneficiaries focused on children, healthcare, arts education, and community wellness Creating collaborative spaces that connect diverse industries and communities through storytelling and shared experiencesThe organization operates with a small leadership and volunteer structure, with revenues primarily generated through donations, sponsorships, fundraising events, auctions, ticket sales, and community partnerships. Program expenses generally include venue costs, food and beverage service, event production, charitable programming, speaker support, auction management, marketing, audiovisual services, and administrative coordination.Revenue generated through fundraising programs is reinvested into charitable initiatives, future educational programming, operational support, and donations benefiting aligned nonprofit and community organizations in accordance with the organizations exempt charitable and educational mission.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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