Narrative Alchemy

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lydia B Smith

Phone

3109257049

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Narrative Alchemy, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $200K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 130% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $40K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

Narrative Alchemy is a small non-profit whose mission is to harness the power of storytelling to inspire uplift and empower underserved populations. Through diverse media forms we shed light on important but often overlooked issues aiming to inspire inform and drive action for positive social change.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $110,762 Revenue: $0

In February 2024 Narrative Alchemy NA & Public Radio Exchange PRX completed Cellblocks to Mountaintops CTM an 8-episode podcast on transformational Justice. Our outreach and marketing team created...

In February 2024 Narrative Alchemy NA & Public Radio Exchange PRX completed Cellblocks to Mountaintops CTM an 8-episode podcast on transformational Justice. Our outreach and marketing team created videos for social media including Instagram & Facebook. Distribution began Feb 29 2024 on platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Audacy iHeart Radio Amazon Music and RSS. Access to the CTM 8-episode Podcast is in perpetuity. We are creating partnerships with other podcasts to increase listeners and viewership such as Ear Hustle a top 10 podcast to promote Cellblocks to Mountaintops CTM which is now # 27 on Apple. For outreach to communities foundations & events our social media producers work with PRX marketing too. $109,568 + 1,194 prod exp - total $110,762

Program 2

Expenses: $40,000 Revenue: $0

2 Narrative Alchemy created a companion 14-part video series for the podcast and has been screened for several Restorative Justice RJ events in Oregon. We have also submitted the video series to film festivals. One of the events we will be attending is the Largest Restorative Justice Gathering in the World NACRJ National Association on Community & Restorative Justice 2024 in Washington D.C. bringing together over 1900 RJ Practitioners Educators & Advocates to explore and take action to ensure community and restorative justice principles thrive. $37,889 + $2,363 events - Total $40,252

Program 3

Expenses: $4,138 Revenue: $0

3 Narrative Alchemy created a website https: www.cellblockstomountaintops.com with all the podcast episodes videos and relevant information on Restorative Justice. The Show Notes give detailed...

3 Narrative Alchemy created a website https: www.cellblockstomountaintops.com with all the podcast episodes videos and relevant information on Restorative Justice. The Show Notes give detailed information for each podcast episode on Restorative Justice Principles there are links to all the experts media references and resources. $5850 + $1,737 misc - Total $7,587

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $200,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $200,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $28,500

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $154,900

Other Expenses $131,500

TOTAL EXPENSES $160,000

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$200,000	$86,971	+1.3%
Expenses	$160,000	$76,110	+1.1%
Net Income	$40,000	$10,861	+2.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$28,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lydia Smith	President	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Debra Simon	Officer Manager	35.00	Officer	$25,500	$0	$25,500
N/A	Officer Ass producer	3.00	Officer	$3,000	$0	$3,000
Ryan White	Executive Director	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$200,000	$160,000	$50,861	$40,000