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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1508834

STORIES OF US INC

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10003

Financials

$1.4M$937K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STORIES OF US INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,381,778$936,999$444,779$539,849$95,070$444,779
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,364,218
Program service revenue
$7,042
Investment income
$10,518
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$373,759
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$373,759
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,775
Accounting fees
$6,692
Travel
$26,350
Program services (functional)
$736,879
Management and general (functional)
$88,657
Fundraising (functional)
$111,463

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$539,849
Total liabilities, end of year
$95,070
Net assets, end of year
$444,779
Net assets without donor restrictions
$355,542
Net assets with donor restrictions
$89,237
Gross receipts
$1,381,778
Employees
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
NY

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Wei SooCOO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$146,875
Ashley Shaw Scott AdjayeCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$137,163
Dennis MarcusCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$112,500

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
740 BROADWAY STE 400, NEW YORK, NY 10003-9518
In care of
% SIMON MOSS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Wei Soo, 740 BROADWAY SUITE 400, New York, NY 10003
Signed the 990
Wei Soo, COO
Phone
(646) 574-7492
Return prepared by
Mosaic Bookkeeping LLC

Mission

Inspire a culture of storytelling that sparks our shared civic imagination to: (i) foster a sense of belonging in public space for the multiplicity of experiences that are essential to the narrative of the United States of America; (ii) invite the public to contribute their story to our understanding and the future of the US; (iii) create digital platforms and public space for reflection, connection and imagination; and (iv) build connections and community through art, dialogue, and civic participation.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Stories of Us, Inc. was formally incorporated in February 2024 after a year of incubation and planning. The organization's mission is to inspire a culture of storytelling as civic acts that foster belonging and connection in physical and digital public spaces throughout the United States of America. During 2024, TSOU established its first major public-art initiative, the "Talking Drum" series, a multi-city sculptural storytelling installation. The organization conducted an open request-for-proposals (RFP) process to identify artistic collaborators and commissioned renowned designer Jomo Tariku to create the Talking Drum sculpture form. TSOU then sourced and contracted a fabrication partner to produce molds and prototypes for the sculpture form. Throughout the year, TSOU convened workshops with artists, historians, and community partners to define its ten Narrative Themes-the guiding framework for the organization exploring identity, belonging, and connection. The organization commissioned 11 artists to create 10 large-scale sculptures for its debut installation in Detroit, Michigan, which took place from June to August 2024 in Capitol Park, Valade Park and Afro Nation Detroit music festival. TSOU also participated in national convenings to introduce its work to broader audiences, including exhibiting at the PolicyLink Equity Summit in Atlanta, in August 2024. In Q4 2024, the organization began planning its 2025 exhibition schedule, initiating artist commissions and design work for the United Nations installation in Q1 2025, and Cleveland installation in Q2 2025. Through these activities, The Stories of Us commenced its mission of fostering belonging and connection, showcasing its work to a debut audience of 30,000 people, across 4 locations in Detroit and Atlanta.
    Expenses $736,879

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-1508834
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$539,849
Income (IRS master file)
$1,381,778

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,381,778$936,999$539,849XML

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 99-1508834).

Questions about STORIES OF US INC

What is the EIN of STORIES OF US INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STORIES OF US INC is 99-1508834.
Is STORIES OF US INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to STORIES OF US INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STORIES OF US 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 STORIES OF US INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STORIES OF US INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of STORIES OF US INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Wei Soo.
Who are the officers and directors of STORIES OF US INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,875 (Wei Soo, COO).
How much revenue does STORIES OF US INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,381,778, expenses of $936,999 and total assets of $539,849 at year end.

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