New Stories
Newstories works alongside people, communities, and organizations to build capacity for meaningful transformation-especially in times of disruption and uncertainty. Using a practice we call re-storying, we support people in reimagining their lives, relationships, and communities, and in creating the structures and patterns needed to bring those visions to life. Whether sparked by natural disasters, illness, conflict, or systemic breakdowns, this work invites a fundamental shift in how we see ourselves and our world-spanning personal healing, community renewal, and organizational evolution.
New Stories at a glance
In short: New Stories gave $158K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $158K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,600
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,600
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $157,600
- Total assets
- $220,064
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who New Stories funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Compassion Games International ($158K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $202K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $158K.
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
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion Games International Clinton, WA | Program Support | $157,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,064 | $777,557 | $752,530 | $157,600 | 1 | $2,278 |
| 2023 | $200,346 | $707,866 | $736,892 | $202,433 | 1 | $1,972 |
| 2022 | $201,114 | $634,701 | $596,825 | $184,700 | 1 | $296 |
| 2021 | $168,755 | $489,541 | $483,503 | $58,100 | Total only | $223 |
| 2020 | $172,712 | $419,144 | $395,744 | $68,000 | Total only | $149 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About New Stories
Based on IRS filings
New Stories is a public charity focused on Education, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $220K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $158K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Stories is led by Heather Johnson, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Johnson
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Stilger
Co-Dir & Past
President → Co-Dir & Past, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $46K (2024)
Izumi Yamamoto
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynnaea Lumbard
Secretary
Director → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Bagby
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ingrasci
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Paine
Board Member
Board Chair → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shilpa Jain
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kate Seely (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jenn Meilleur (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Browner (2020) — Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $46K, to Robert L Stilger (Co-DIR/Past).
Frequently asked questions about New Stories
How much does New Stories give each year?
New Stories gave $158K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $202K across 1 grant.
How large is New Stories?
New Stories reported $220K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $778K.
What is New Stories?
New Stories is a public charity focused on Education, based in Spokane, WA. It holds $220K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does New Stories operate?
New Stories has awarded grants in Washington.
What is New Stories's EIN?
New Stories's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2038316. 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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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