named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
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Digital storytelling initiative using Remento’s Speech-to-Story technology to collect, transcribe, and preserve personal narratives from the public
The Stories of Us Sculpture Exhibitions
Public art installations that invite individuals to share personal stories as part of a national narrative, fostering reflection on shared past, present, and future
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 2 activities
- Creating digital platforms and public spaces for civic storytelling and reflectionDevelops accessible digital tools and physical public installations that foster belonging, reflection, and civic participation through storytelling, particularly in connection with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. These efforts integrate technology, art, and community engagement to shape a shared national narrative.
- Partnering with arts organizations for community-centered cultural programmingCollaborates with groups like the Englewood Arts Collective to support artist commissions, public art installations, and cultural activations that transform underutilized urban spaces and center community voices.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Collecting and processing personal stories via Speech-to-Story technologyUses Remento’s Speech-to-Story technology to collect personal narratives through voice or video recordings, converting them into written stories that participants can review, edit, and approve for public sharing. The organization partners with Remento to operate this digital storytelling platform as part of its public engagement initiatives.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operating public sculpture exhibitions on U.S. history, identity, and shared futuresCommissions and hosts public sculpture exhibitions in cities across the U.S., including Detroit, Cleveland, New Orleans, and New York, exploring themes of national history, equality, solidarity, and collective vision. Exhibitions have been presented at sites such as the Detroit Public Library, Brooklyn Bridge Park, the United Nations, and during cultural events like the ESSENCE Festival of Culture and Juneteenth celebrations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.38M
Contributions & grants$1.36M99%
Program service revenue$7K1%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$937K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$374K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$540K
Cash$540K
Investments$0
Liabilities$95K
Net assets$445K
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wei Soo | COO | 50 | $147K |
| Ashley Shaw Scott Adjaye | CEO | 50 | $137K |
| Dennis Marcus | CEO | 50 | $113K |
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- A4 Arts Foundation Funder — Provided support for the United Nations 2025 exhibition.
- Bedrock Detroit Partner — Host Partner for the Detroit 2024 exhibition during Juneteenth celebrations in Capital Park and Valade Park.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Partner — Collaborates on storytelling initiatives focused on mentoring experiences and personal impact.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation Partner — Partner that invited The Stories of Us to host an exhibition at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza in May 2025.
- City of Cleveland Government — Partner in hosting The Stories of Us exhibitions in Cleveland in 2025.
- Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation Funder — Supported the United Nations 2025 exhibition and the New Orleans 2025 exhibition.
- Detroit Public Library Partner — Host partner for The Stories of Us exhibition and story collection initiative.
- Detroit Public Library Partner — Hosts The Stories of Us exhibition in partnership with the organization
- Detroit Public Library Partner — Partnered to host a sculpture exhibition featuring 10 sculptures.
- ESSENCE Partner — Founding Partner that supported the New Orleans 2025 exhibition and hosted the exhibition during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture & Music.
- ESSENCE Festival of Culture Partner — Hosted feature exhibitions at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture (2025).
- Englewood Arts Collective Partner — Collaborates on public art, cultural activations, and community-centered programming in Chicago.
- Ford Foundation Funder — Provided support for the United Nations 2025 exhibition.
- Hanna Foundation Funder — Partner that helped make the Cleveland 2025 exhibitions possible.
- Liberation Ventures Partner — Collaborates on initiatives related to repair, reparations, and collective belonging.
- Pilsen Neighbors Community Council Partner — Partnered with Fiesta del Sol, a festival organized by Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, to collect stories.
- PolicyLink Partner — Founding Partner that co-hosted The Stories of Us exhibition at the "Love + Soul" Equity Summit in Atlanta (2024) and collaborated on the United Nations exhibition (2025).
- PolicyLink Partner — Hosted feature exhibitions at the PolicyLink Equity Summit in Atlanta (2024).
- Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park Partner — Host site for The Stories of Us sculpture exhibition in Detroit
- Remento Partner — Partnered to provide Speech-to-Story technology for collecting and transforming personal stories.
- Remento Partner — Partners to use Remento's Speech-to-Story technology for collecting and processing personal stories.
- Remento Partner — Partners to use Speech-to-Story technology for collecting and processing personal stories.
- Remento Partner — Partnership to use Remento's Speech-to-Story technology for converting voice recordings into written stories.
- Remento Partner — Technology partner providing Speech-to-Story platform for capturing and transforming personal stories.
- Remento Partner — Technology partner providing Speech-to-Story platform for collecting personal stories.
- Remento Partner — Technology partner providing Speech-to-Story platform to collect and preserve personal stories.
- Remento Partner — Technology partner providing Speech-to-Story platform to collect and transform personal stories.
- Rural Progress Partner — Collaboration on the Backroads Tour, a national initiative traveling coast to coast in 2026 to bring together artists, organizers, and local leaders in small towns.
- United Nations Partner — Hosted feature exhibitions at United Nations Headquarters in New York (2025).
- United Nations Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery Partner — Invited The Stories of Us to present an exhibition at the United Nations headquarters and Visitor’s Plaza in 2025 for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Civic Storytelling as Collective Identity Formationmethodology: civic_storytellingBy centering personal voices and lived experiences in public and digital storytelling, the organization fosters inclusion, mutual understanding, and a shared sense of national identity, because engaging individuals in co-creating narratives strengthens democracy and collective belonging.
- Democratizing Narrative Authorship for Justicemethodology: democratizing_narrative_authorshipBy expanding representation in storytelling and enabling marginalized voices to shape national narratives, the organization advances justice and inclusion because equitable narrative power reshapes cultural understandings and national identity.
- Transformative Solidarity Through Narrative Recognitionmethodology: transformative_solidarityBy sharing personal stories, individuals recognize and embrace others' realities and humanity, which produces collective transformation and connection because such recognition is foundational to dignity, solidarity, and societal change.