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Narrative 4 Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 81-3268195 Website

Narrative 4 ("n4") fosters empathy by breaking down barriers and stereotypes through the exchange of stories across the world. Led by globally influential artists, educators, students, and community advocates, n4 is developing the next generation of empathetic leaders and citizens.

Narrative 4 Inc at a glance

In short: Narrative 4 Inc reported $278K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Grants paid (2024)
$278,135 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
+87.3% vs 2023
Total assets
$5,473,703
+33.3% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$7,467,073
+24.2% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$155,523
-26.9% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$6,031,324
-9.0% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

How to apply to Narrative 4 Inc

Who Narrative 4 Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Ithaca

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2020 Total only2021 0 grants2022 Total only2023 Total only2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $278K (2024). In 2024 it reported $278K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Transformative Action Ithaca, NYSpecial Projects$8,565
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$5,473,703$7,467,073$6,031,324$278,135Total only$155,523
2023$4,107,002$6,010,033$6,629,273$148,506Total only$212,612
2022$4,938,790$7,633,965$4,335,757——$15,251
2021$1,205,933$1,903,403$3,262,583$122,339Total only$55
2020$2,689,962$3,869,731$2,136,307$8,5651$195

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About Narrative 4 Inc

Based on IRS filings

Narrative 4 Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $278K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $156K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Narrative 4 Inc is led by Lisa Consiglio, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Lisa Consiglio

    Chief Executive Officer

    Chief Executive Officer → Chief Executive Officer & Director, 2022

    Chief Executive Officer & Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $188K (2020) → $245K (2024)

  • Colum McCann

    President

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    $107K (2022) → $120K (2024)

  • Kandice Cole

    Executive Director

    Director of Employee Engagement & Experience → Executive Director, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $157K (2023) → $211K (2024)

  • Gregory Khalil

    Chairperson

    Chairperson → Chair, 2021

    Chair → Chairperson, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Keylock

    Senior Director of Global Program

    Director of Global Programs → Director of Global Program, 2022

    Director of Global Program → Senior Director of Global Program, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $125K (2021) → $171K (2024)

  • Felice Belle

    Director of the Arists Network

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $103K (2022) → $118K (2024)

  • Heather Mitchell

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Alexander

    Chief Financial Officer

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $227K (2023) → $290K (2024)

  • Ashley Pinciaro Global Dir Of

    Project Management & Data Analysis

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $114K (2024)

  • Guatam Gangoli Chief

    Operating Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $115K (2024)

  • Kathleen Shiverdecker

    Chief of Staff

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $180K (2024)

  • Gideon Stein

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sharhonda Bossier

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Guatam Gangoli (2021–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
  • Former: Ashley Pinciaro (2023) — National Operations Director - Usa
  • Former: Margaret Laraia Dir Of (2023) — Learning Resource
  • Former: Margaret Laraia (2021–2022) — Director of Learning Resou
  • Former: Laura Muriello (2022) — Vice President & North America

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Ryan Alexander — Chief Financial Officer: $290KRyan AlexanderChief Financial Officer$290KLisa Consiglio — Chief Executive Officer: $245KLisa ConsiglioChief Executive Officer$245KKandice Cole — Executive Director: $211KKandice ColeExecutive Director$211KKathleen Shiverdecker — Chief of Staff: $180KKathleen ShiverdeckerChief of Staff$180KLee Keylock — Sr. Director of Global Program: $171KLee KeylockSr. Director of Global Program$171KColum McCann — President: $120KColum McCannPresident$120KFelice Belle — DIR. of the Arists Network: $118KFelice BelleDIR. of the Arists Network$118KGuatam Gangoli Chief — Operating Officer, Thru FEB 2024: $115KGuatam Gangoli ChiefOperating Officer, Thru FEB 2024$115KAshley Pinciaro Global DIR of — Project Management & Data Analysis: $114KAshley Pinciaro Global…Project Management & Data…$114K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $290K, to Ryan Alexander (Chief Financial Officer). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Narrative 4 Inc

How much does Narrative 4 Inc give each year?

Narrative 4 Inc reported $278K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $149K in grants paid.

How large is Narrative 4 Inc?

Narrative 4 Inc reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.

What is Narrative 4 Inc?

Narrative 4 Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Narrative 4 Inc operate?

Narrative 4 Inc has awarded grants in New York.

What is Narrative 4 Inc's EIN?

Narrative 4 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3268195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(5)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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