FIRSTPERSON NARRATIVES

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER D'SOUZA

Phone

3128049109

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FIRSTPERSON NARRATIVES, founded in 2020, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 93% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $230K represent 195 months of operating reserves.

Mission

FIRSTPERSON NARRATIVES OFFERS HOLISTIC, TRAUMA-SENSITIVE, PERSONAL-STORYTELLING, EXPRESSIVE ARTS, AND POSTERITY PROGRAMS IN CHICAGOLAND. WITH PROGRAMMING THAT PROMOTES, ENCOURAGES, AND SUPPORTS THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $0

2024 PROGRAM MODEL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SECONDARY MARKET RESEARCH OF: EVIDENCE-BASED AND PROMISING CLINICAL THERAPY MODULES AND PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT ADULTS WHO EXPERIENCED FAMILY SYSTEM TRAUMA WHILE GROWING UP WITHIN FAMILIES AND EXPERIENCING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES THAT CAUSED CHRONIC STRESS, AND RESULTED IN RELATIONAL, ATTACHMENT, AND DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA. RESOURCE MATERIALS DOCUMENTING LIVED EXPERIENCE PERCEPTIONS, OBSERVATIONS, AND NEEDS RELATED TO CLINICAL TRAUMA THERAPIES, COMMUNITY PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS, AND GAPS WITHIN EXISTING SYSTEMS. STAKEHOLDER MAPPING OF EXISTING COMMUNITY ACTORS WHO HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CO-DESIGN OUR PROGRAM MODEL. RESOURCE MATERIALS FOR HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN THINKING, CO-DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORKS. RESOURCE MATERIALS DOCUMENTING FRAMEWORKS AND PRACTICES FOR COMMUNITY CO-DESIGN MODELS FOR PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING. HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN AGENCIES WHO CAN FACILITATE CO-DESIGN, PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT, AND PILOT PROGRAMS

Program 2

Expenses: $7,000

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS CREATIVE CONCEPT OVERVIEW, PROJECT PLAN, AND IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP WEBSITE OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PACKAGES DESCRIBING THE CO-DESIGN PROJECT

Program 3

FACILITATOR TRAINING IN FIRST-PERSON NARRATIVE LIFE STORYTELLING, IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE GAMES, DESIGN THINKING AND COLLABORATION, VISUAL STORYTELLING PROGRAM ACTIVITY RESEARCH, DESIGN, PROTOTYPING, DEVELOPMENT ITERATIONS, TESTING PROGRAM PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL RESOURCES RESEARCH, DESIGN, PROTOTYPING, DEVELOPMENT

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,300

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $9,850

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $14,150

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $7,000

Other Expenses $14,447

TOTAL EXPENSES $14,447

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$14,150	$204,143	-0.9%
Expenses	$14,447	$19,012	-0.2%
Net Income	$-297	$185,131	-1.0%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNIFER D'SOUZA	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANIL D'SOUZA	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTABEL D'MELLO	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$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	$14,150	$14,447	$229,599	$-297
2023	$204,143	$19,012	$229,895	$185,131
2022	$2,570	$7,381	$44,764	$-4,811
2021	$116,043	$53,100	$72,454	$62,943
2020	No data	$13,368	No data	No data