THE LUMINARY INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Nathaniel Lucena

Phone

3147731533

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE LUMINARY INC, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $575K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $508K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

THE LUMINARY IS A NONPROFIT ART SPACE IN ST. LOUIS THAT SUPPORTS ARTISTS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, RESIDENCIES, GRANTS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE TIME, SPACE, AND RESOURCES FOR CREATIVE WORK AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT THROUGH ART.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $157,201 Revenue: $15,581

Exhibitions: We organize three major exhibitions each year that are always free and open to the public. These shows bring together artists whose work explores important issues like equity, justice...

Exhibitions: We organize three major exhibitions each year that are always free and open to the public. These shows bring together artists whose work explores important issues like equity, justice, and representation in culture. Each exhibition is designed to be immersive and engaging, and is often paired with talks, publications, and other events that help spark conversation and keep the ideas moving beyond our gallery.

Program 2

Expenses: $123,901 Revenue: $11,684

Regranting:Through the Andy Warhol Foundations Regional Regranting program, The Luminary provides $60,000 each year directly to artists in St. Louis. Individual projects can receive up to $8,000...

Regranting:Through the Andy Warhol Foundations Regional Regranting program, The Luminary provides $60,000 each year directly to artists in St. Louis. Individual projects can receive up to $8,000, with 610 artists supported annually. This program focuses on community-based and socially engaged projects, giving local artists the resources to take on bold ideas that might not be funded otherwise.

Program 3

Expenses: $78,601 Revenue: $7,791

Residency:Our residency program gives visiting artists, writers, and curators time and space to focus deeply on their work. Residents receive full support to research new ideas, create projects, and connect with St. Louiss cultural community. Many residents develop new writing, artworks, or programs while here, and the residency helps build connections between local audiences and national or international perspectives.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $522,939

Program Service Revenue $38,949

Investment Income $1,075

Other Revenue $11,635

TOTAL REVENUE $574,598

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,000

Salaries & Benefits $222,132

Fundraising Expenses $3,384

Program Expenses $393,003

Other Expenses $274,726

TOTAL EXPENSES $507,858

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$574,598	$472,141	+0.2%
Expenses	$507,858	$462,882	+0.1%
Net Income	$66,740	$9,259	+6.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$88,575

Total Directors