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Firstperson Narratives

EIN 84-5184645 · Winnetka, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FIRSTPERSON NARRATIVES OFFERS HOLISTIC, TRAUMA-SENSITIVE, PERSONAL-STORYTELLING, EXPRESSIVE ARTS, AND POSTERITY PROGRAMS IN CHICAGOLAND. WITH PROGRAMMING THAT PROMOTES, ENCOURAGES, AND SUPPORTS THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITIES.

Income
$14,150
Spending
$14,447
Spent on programs
49%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. 2024 PROGRAM MODEL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SECONDARY MARKET RESEARCH OF: EVIDENCE-BASED AND PROMISING CLINICAL THERAPY MODULES AND PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT ADULTS WHO EXPERIENCED FAMILY SYSTEM TRAUMA WHILE GROWING UP WITHIN FAMILIES AND EXPERIENCING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES THAT CAUSED CHRONIC STRESS, AND RESULTED IN RELATIONAL, ATTACHMENT, AND DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA. RESOURCE MATERIALS DOCUMENTING LIVED EXPERIENCE PERCEPTIONS, OBSERVATIONS, AND NEEDS RELATED TO CLINICAL TRAUMA THERAPIES, COMMUNITY PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS, AND GAPS WITHIN EXISTING SYSTEMS. STAKEHOLDER MAPPING OF EXISTING COMMUNITY ACTORS WHO HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CO-DESIGN OUR PROGRAM MODEL. RESOURCE MATERIALS FOR HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN THINKING, CO-DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORKS. RESOURCE MATERIALS DOCUMENTING FRAMEWORKS AND PRACTICES FOR COMMUNITY CO-DESIGN MODELS FOR PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING. HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN AGENCIES WHO CAN FACILITATE CO-DESIGN, PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT, AND PILOT PROGRAMS
  2. $7,000 spent. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS CREATIVE CONCEPT OVERVIEW, PROJECT PLAN, AND IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP WEBSITE OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PACKAGES DESCRIBING THE CO-DESIGN PROJECT
  3. FACILITATOR TRAINING IN FIRST-PERSON NARRATIVE LIFE STORYTELLING, IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE GAMES, DESIGN THINKING AND COLLABORATION, VISUAL STORYTELLING PROGRAM ACTIVITY RESEARCH, DESIGN, PROTOTYPING, DEVELOPMENT ITERATIONS, TESTING PROGRAM PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL RESOURCES RESEARCH, DESIGN, PROTOTYPING, DEVELOPMENT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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