THE PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL FUND INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GABRIELA SANCHEZ

Phone

2674197641

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL FUND INC, founded in 1992, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $14.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 269% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.3M, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

THE PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL FUND WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO CONDUCT GRANT MAKING ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $8,131,369 Revenue: $9,000,000

THE PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL FUND, INC. REQUIRES THAT APPLICATIONS BE SUBMITTED BY POTENTIAL GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS. THE APPLICATION PROCESS INCLUDES SUBMISSION OF A VALID TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3) STATUS...

THE PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL FUND, INC. REQUIRES THAT APPLICATIONS BE SUBMITTED BY POTENTIAL GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS. THE APPLICATION PROCESS INCLUDES SUBMISSION OF A VALID TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3) STATUS ALONG WITH COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND ITS RELATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT IT MAINTAINS AN OPERATING ADDRESS WITHIN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE 501(C)(3) STATUS MAY APPLY THROUGH AN APPROVED FISCAL SPONSOR. GRANTS WERE MADE TO 339 PHILADELPHIA ARTS ORGANIZATIONS & PROGRAMS.

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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 $14,748,247

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $63,036

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $14,811,283

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,879,934

Salaries & Benefits $453,222

Fundraising Expenses $43,639

Program Expenses $8,131,369

Other Expenses $220,698

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,553,854

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$14,811,283	$4,017,116	+2.7%
Expenses	$8,553,854	$5,275,262	+0.6%
Net Income	$6,257,429	$-1,258,146	-6.0%

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

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

$150,577

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GABRIELA SANCHEZ	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$129,408	$21,169	$150,577
LANESHE MILLER-WHITE	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH CHRISTY	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLI PAUL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE CURRICA-HERNANDEZ	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL O'BRYAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN ORR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILFREDO HERNANDEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHAEL CHOPLICK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABRIELLE SELLEI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARALYN SPECTOR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONICA MONTGOMERGY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAU NGUYEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GILBERTO VEGA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ISAIAH THOMAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENDRA BROOKS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
QUETCY LOZADA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY PHILLIPS	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2025	$14,811,283	$8,553,854	$7,338,351	$6,257,429
2024	$4,017,116	$5,275,262	$1,071,172	$-1,258,146
2023	$5,506,717	$3,428,078	$2,332,805	$2,078,639
2022	$3,557,829	$3,474,482	$3,335,189	$83,347
2021	$1,278,314	$1,314,315	$194,550	$-36,001
2020	$3,155,466	$3,196,945	$230,551	$-41,479
2019	$3,158,903	$3,159,723	$237,730	$-820
2018	$3,155,089	$3,140,644	$238,550	$14,445