Narrative Method Group
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CONFRONT THE EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS AND ISOLATION BY EMPOWERING SELF-EXPRESSION AND ACTIVATING SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND TO CARRY ON OTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PURPOSE.
- Income
- $186,445
- Spending
- $194,501
- Reserves
- -0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 11 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 249% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (1)
- $134,480 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FREE ONLINE CREATIVE WRITING SALONS AND DISTRIBUTES RESOURCES THAT EDUCATE AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO BETTER EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND FORGE STRONGER CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS. THE SALONS AND RESOURCES TEACH "THE NARRATIVE METHOD," A RESEARCH-BASED GROUP EXPERIENCE THAT FOCUSES ON STORYTELLING, RELATIONAL EXERCISES, AND CREATIVE WRITING IN ORDER TO INCREAE AWARENESS OF ONE'S SELF AND GREATER EMPATHY FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS, RESULTING IN A MORE UNITED WORLD. THE MATERIALS DISTRIBTED INCLUDE CARD DECKS CONTAINING CONVERSATION AND WRITING PROMPTS BASED ON THE NARRATIVE METHOD AND JOURNALS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PERSONAL JOURNALING. THE APPLICANT IS ALSO PLANNING TO PUBLISH A BOOK ON THE NARRATIVE METHOD IN ORDER TO EDUCATE A WIDER AUDIENCE. IN ADDITIONL TO ITS FREE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAS, THE APPLICANT WILL ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS FOR A TUITION FEE. THE APPLICATE ALSO PLANS TO DEVELOP LONGER-TERM PARTNERSHIPS TO BRING ITS PROGRAMS TO CHARITABLE CONSTITUENTS WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM ITS TRAININGS, INCLUDING VETERAN GROUPS, UNHOUSED COMMUNITIES, AND STUDENT POPULATIONS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 September 2024.
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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