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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1889468

COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC

Tax-exempt · CONCORD, CA 94521

Financials

$83K$40K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$82,895$40,253$42,642$42,642–$42,642
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$67,988
Net income from fundraising events
$12,852
Other revenue
$2,055

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$31,200
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$9,053
Program services (functional)
$40,253

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$42,642
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$42,642
Cash, savings and investments
$42,642
Gross receipts
$126,006

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robert RowePresident5$0
Rebecca RoweVice President2$0
Kathy PinolCOO2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5309 SWAINSONS CT, CONCORD, CA 94521-5516
In care of
% THE COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
5309 Swainsons, Concord CA 94521
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Robert Rowe, 5309 Swainsons, Concord CA 94521
Signed the 990-EZ
Robert Rowe, President
Phone
(818) 397-2960
Return prepared by
HARMON BURSTYN CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-1889468 or by the name COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

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.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $40,253

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-1889468
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$42,642
Income (IRS master file)
$126,006

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$82,895$40,253$42,642XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Robert Rowe
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-1889468).

Questions about COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC

What is the EIN of COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC is 33-1889468.
Is COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Robert Rowe.
Who are the officers and directors of COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COLLECTIVE STORYTELLING GROUP INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $82,895, expenses of $40,253 and total assets of $42,642 at year end.

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