CultureWorks (EIN 232732224) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Steven Rowland

Phone

2158400074

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CultureWorks, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $260K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $109K, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

CultureWorks is a Seattle based 501c3 whose mission is to produce radio, television, and multi-media that uses culture as a window to explore issues in American History, society, race relations, creativity, and the nature of transformation & human possibility. The works are intended for broadcast and for classroom teaching. In addition, CultureWorks develops pedagogogical methods based on documentary work.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $260,012

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $260,012

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $59,166

Fundraising Expenses $3,234

Program Expenses $138,676

Other Expenses $91,615

TOTAL EXPENSES $150,781

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$260,012	$188,654	+0.4%
Expenses	$150,781	$187,702	-0.2%
Net Income	$109,231	$952	+113.7%

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

$39,005

Total Directors

$26,825

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Shamah ShaRize	Vice President	4.00	Officer Director	$21,705	$0	$21,705
Steven Rowland	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$15,300	$0	$15,300
Kim Seabrook	Board Member	1.00	Director	$3,120	$0	$3,120
Charles Hardy	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$2,000	$0	$2,000
Chris Coward	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Harold Smith	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Deena Hurwitz	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joy Rosenthal	Board Member	0.50	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	$260,012	$150,781	$261,099	$109,231
2022	$257,080	$153,655	$173,776	$103,425

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