GROUNDWORKS ART LAB INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GINA EARLES

Phone

7203796033

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GROUNDWORKS ART LAB INC, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 93% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

TO CULTIVATE THE ARTIST IN EACH OF US BY INVITING CREATIVE COLLABORATION IN THE STUDY, PRACTICE, AND ADVANCEMENT OF STUDIO ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,806,020 Revenue: $1,202,767

GROUNDWORKS ART LAB PROVIDES HANDS-ON ART EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IN COMMUNITY SPACES WHERE PEOPLE CAN CONNECT. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS IN WOOD, METAL...

GROUNDWORKS ART LAB PROVIDES HANDS-ON ART EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IN COMMUNITY SPACES WHERE PEOPLE CAN CONNECT. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS IN WOOD, METAL, GLASS, PRINT, AND CLAY. THESE "STUDIO ARTS" OFTEN REQUIRE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES BEYOND THE REACH OF MOST INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTNER WITH A NUMBER OF LOCAL NONPROFITS AND AGENCIES TO PROVIDE FREE AND REDUCED-RATE PROGRAMS OUTSIDE THE STUDIO TO UNDERSERVED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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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 $3,610,585

Program Service Revenue $1,202,767

Investment Income $972

Other Revenue $21,439

TOTAL REVENUE $4,835,763

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,883,545

Fundraising Expenses $222,216

Program Expenses $2,806,020

Other Expenses $1,600,430

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,483,975

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$4,835,763	$2,500,081	+0.9%
Expenses	$3,483,975	$2,374,140	+0.5%
Net Income	$1,351,788	$125,941	+9.7%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

121

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

$184,262

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KARI PALAZZARI	FORMER EXEC.	40.00	Officer	$85,706	$2,825	$88,531
AARON WINSTON	ARTISTIC DIR	40.00	Officer	$84,513	$11,218	$95,731
JESSICA ADAMS	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE SAGAN	VICE PRESIDE	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT PHARES	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
URIAH BUELLER	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RENATE MAIRIE	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE PENNER	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA RUGGERO	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNAH ROGAL	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRANT YAMAKI	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLIE ZELL	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACH NIES	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GINA EARLES	INTERIM EXEC	N/A	Officer	$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	$4,835,763	$3,483,975	$12,801,313	$1,351,788
2024	$2,500,081	$2,374,140	$12,728,955	$125,941
2023	$2,749,497	$1,201,301	$9,416,976	$1,548,196
2022	$2,799,374	$966,708	$5,918,579	$1,832,666
2021	$2,254,756	$704,181	$3,831,022	$1,550,575
2020	$800,661	$647,720	$2,224,506	$152,941
2019	$761,419	$537,012	$2,062,093	$224,407
2018	$2,181,765	$497,251	$1,838,858	$1,684,514