CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BLAKE OPAL-WAHOSKE

Phone

7158424545

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $277K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $332K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS (CVA) IN DOWNTOWN WAUSAU ENHANCES THE VITALITY AND VIBRANCY OF THE COMMUNITY, OFFERING ART CLASSES, GALLERY SPACE FOR EXHIBITS, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. NOT FOR PROFIT ART CENTERS LIKE THE CVA, PROVIDE EXHIBIT SPACE FOR NEW AND CUTTING EDGE CONTEMPORARY ARTISTRY WITH TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS SPACE FOR MUSIC, PERFORMANCE ART, ART EDUCATION AND A GIFT SHOP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $186,978 Revenue: $109,166

THE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS ACHIEVES ITS MISSION THROUGH ART GALLERY SHOWINGS, ART CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY 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 $135,089

Program Service Revenue $109,166

Investment Income $1,067

Other Revenue $31,684

TOTAL REVENUE $277,006

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $158,265

Fundraising Expenses $48,666

Program Expenses $186,978

Other Expenses $173,314

TOTAL EXPENSES $331,579

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$277,006	$322,171	-0.1%
Expenses	$331,579	$293,617	+0.1%
Net Income	$-54,573	$28,554	-2.9%

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

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

$51,437

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
VERONICA HOPE	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
C ANN DIETRICH	DIRECTOR	35.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL CAMLEK	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIFFANY RODRIGUEZ-LEE	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$51,437	$0	$51,437
NICOLE LIPOWSKI	PAST PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY JANKE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN SAMBHARA	PAST PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE LIPOWSKI	PAST PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAKE OPAL-WAHOSKE	PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH DUPUIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC SORENSEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARA MULLEN	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	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	$277,006	$331,579	$364,142	$-54,573
2024	$322,171	$293,617	$400,079	$28,554
2023	$198,759	$200,228	$348,105	$-1,469
2022	$192,263	$200,113	$350,060	$-7,850
2019	$166,982	$187,475	$318,213	$-20,493
2018	$202,315	$190,503	$335,420	$11,812