ARTS-US (EIN 411843500) - 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

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ANIKA WARD

Phone

6125286871

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ARTS-US, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $195K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $33K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF ARTS-US IS TO DEVELOP YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH THE ARTS. TO ENGAGE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY IN ARTS-FOCUSED PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM ENGENDER PRIDE, REALIZE CREATIVE POTENTIAL, AND PRESERVE A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE IN AFRICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE BY: 1. PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS, PARTICULARLY OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, TO HELP YOUTH LEAD: - LEARN ABOUT PEOPLE, CULTURE AND HISTORY BY EXPLORING AND CREATING IN A VARIETY OF ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES; - ENGAGE IN HEALTHY, SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADULTS AND OTHER YOUTH; - APPLY NEW KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN THE ARTS TO CHALLENGES IN SCHOOL, HOME AND COMMUNITY; - DEVELOP STRENGTHENED SKILLS FOR SELF-EXPRESSION, COMMUNICATIONS AND COPING. 2. WORKING WITH ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS TO INCREASE STUDENT OF COLOR PARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENT BY INFUSING THE ARTS AND CULTURE OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA INTO CLASSROOM CURRICULA. 3. ENGAGING THE BROAD COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE YOUTH OF COLOR FOR THEIR GROWTH, ACHIEV

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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 $177,610

Program Service Revenue $570

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $16,693

TOTAL REVENUE $194,873

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $144,488

Other Expenses $161,387

TOTAL EXPENSES $161,387

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$194,873	$149,707	+0.3%
Expenses	$161,387	$137,242	+0.2%
Net Income	$33,486	$12,465	+1.7%

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

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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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANIKA WARD	BOARD TREASU	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALANNA GALLOWAY	BOARD SECRET	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLETHA TONI CARTER	BOARD CHAIR	N/A	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
2024	$194,873	$161,387	$128,725	$33,486
2023	$149,707	$137,242	$95,239	$12,465

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