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Public Narrative

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 36-3759714

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Feb 07, 2023

Organization ProfilePUBLICNARRATIVE.ORG
1245 S Michigan Ave 121Chicago, IL 60605

(312) 585-8441

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.55x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

48th percentile

5.5%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$124,800

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.9% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

89%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Down

$161,245

Down $50,115 (-24%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$71,910

Up $29,810 (+71%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$89,335

Down $79,925 (-47%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$544,684

Up $256,571 (+89%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$514,874

Up $109,511 (+27%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$29,810

Up $147,060 (+125%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth9th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2020: $350,174Liabilities 2020: $190,824Net Assets 2020: $159,3502020Assets 2021: $211,360Liabilities 2021: $169,260Net Assets 2021: $42,1002021Assets 2022: $161,245Liabilities 2022: $89,335Net Assets 2022: $71,9102022Assets 2023: $109,500Liabilities 2023: $116,720Net Assets 2023: -$7,2202023Assets 2024: $81,288Liabilities 2024: $161,858Net Assets 2024: -$80,5702024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$161,245
Liabilities$89,335
Net Assets$71,910
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2020: $474,796Expenses 2020: $334,631Net Income 2020: $140,1652020Revenue 2021: $288,113Expenses 2021: $405,363Net Income 2021: -$117,2502021Revenue 2022: $544,684Expenses 2022: $514,874Net Income 2022: $29,8102022Revenue 2023: $543,060Expenses 2023: $622,190Net Income 2023: -$79,1302023Revenue 2024: $453,293Expenses 2024: $526,643Net Income 2024: -$73,3502024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$544,684
Expenses$514,874
Net Income$29,810
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Feb 7, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$544,684
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$148,009$108,041▼ $39,968
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$44,294$38,219▼ $6,075
Accounts Receivable$16,864$10,043▼ $6,821
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,931$4,942▲ $3,011
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$221--
Pledges and Grants Receivable$41--
Total Assets$211,360$161,245▼ $50,115
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$74,614$74,684▲ $70
Deferred Revenue$25,000--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,608$14,575▼ $15,033
Other Liabilities$40,038$76▼ $39,962
Total Liabilities$169,260$89,335▼ $79,925
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$70,500$49,350▼ $21,150
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-28,400$22,560▲ $50,960
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$42,100$71,910▲ $29,810
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$211,360$161,245▼ $50,115
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jhmira AlexanderPresidentFT$124,800$124,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Derrick Fleming JrChair
Brent RollandSecretary
Brenda WilliamsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$394,553
Program Service Revenue
$110,102
Investment Income
$32
Other Revenue
$39,997
All Other Contributions
$387,053
Change in Net Assets
$29,810

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$544,684
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$544,684
Total Revenue per Form 990
$544,684
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$285,448
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$229,426
Total Fundraising Expense$63,727
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$139,574$16,871$43,863$200,308
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$99,840$12,480$12,480$124,800
Other Salaries and Wages$69,684--$69,684
Fees for Services Accounting$14,279$28,557$4,760$47,596
Other Employee Benefits$15,855$1,246$1,246$18,347
Payroll Taxes$14,603$996$996$16,595
Interest-$4,704-$4,704
Advertising$2,508--$2,508
Travel$1,085$1,084-$2,169
Other Expenses$1,877$105$104$2,086
All Other Expenses$1,241$69$69$1,379
Office Expenses$1,304$44$22$1,370
Depreciation Depletion$188$22$11$221
Total Functional Expenses$378,775$72,372$63,727$514,874

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$514,874
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$514,874
Total Expenses per Form 990$514,874
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to an Arm & a Leg Podcast$76
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A copy of this form was provided to the organization's president for her review and signature. Subsequently, a copy was provided to each voting board member.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“As part of the annual meeting of the board of directors,conflict of interest statements are distributed and signed. Any actual conflicts or potential conflicts are addressed, and resolved. The conflict of interest policy also applies to staff. Staff are made aware of the policy at the beginning of their employment. The relatively small size of the staff, and the openness of the board, facilitates management's monitoring of conflicts of interest. Management has remained vigilant and aware, and as such, has not thus far enountered a problem in this area.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The organization's president is reviewed annually by the executive committee. Management believes that all compensation and benefits are reasonable.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Each employee receives an annual review by their immediate supervisor.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization has a policy of making its governing documents and conflict of interest documents/policies,annual audit, form 990, and the state form ag990-il available to the public upon request. Many of these documents are accessible on the internet.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Public Narrative
EIN
36-3759714
Phone
3125858441
Address
1245 S MICHIGAN AVE 121, CHICAGO, IL 60605

Signing Officer

Name
Jhmira Alexander
Title
President
Phone
3125858441
Signed
2023-02-07

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jhmira Alexander
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
35

Preparer

Firm
Kopczyk Osher & Scott CPA Services
Address
4415 HARRISON ST STE 552, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1911
Preparer
Rodney C Scott
Phone
3125270111
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“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.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Development and grantwriting 0 0 39,788 strategic planning 24,390 12,185 4,075 media guide 19,666 0 0 program support 16,955 0 0 public relations/marketing 29,000 0 0 office support 17,729 1,970 0 web based 19,568 0 0 other 12,266 2,716 0 total 139,574 16,871 43,863”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“Public narrative is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Public narrative has also been classified as an entity that is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) and qualifies for deductible contributions as provided in section 170(b)(1)(a)(vi). There was no unrelated business income nor unrecognized tax benefits for the year ended june 30, 2022. Each of the organization's prior three years remains subject to examination by the internal revenue service. The organization has evaluated its tax positions for all open tax years. Based on the evaluation of the organization 's tax positions, management believes all tax positions taken would be upheld under an examination. Therefore, no provision for the effects of uncertain tax positions has been recorded for the year ended june 30, 2022.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$161,245
Liabilities
$89,335
Net assets
$71,910
Revenue
$544,684
Expenses
$514,874
Net income
$29,810
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$1.62$0.81$4.53$5.27$0.73
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$1.17$0.07$5.43$6.22$0.79
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.61$0.89$0.72$5.45$5.15$0.30
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$1.69$0.42$2.88$4.05$1.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.50$1.91$1.59$4.75$3.35$1.40