NORTHERN LIGHTS ARTS COUNCIL INC (EIN 450436842) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SIERRA FERDON

Phone

7012139462

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTHERN LIGHTS ARTS COUNCIL INC, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $167K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $186K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

PROMOTE CULTURAL ARTS

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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 $31,540

Program Service Revenue $134,947

Investment Income $565

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $167,052

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $52,677

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $139,040

Other Expenses $132,888

TOTAL EXPENSES $185,565

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$167,052	$202,546	-0.2%
Expenses	$185,565	$178,450	+0.0%
Net Income	$-18,513	$24,096	-1.8%

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

$10,800

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EMILY BRAUNBERGER	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
APRIL SMITH	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
HALLE JOHNSRUD	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SIERRA FERDON	TREASURER	2.50	Officer	$4,800	$0	$4,800
AMBER BENOIT	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	2.50	Officer	$6,000	$0	$6,000
MINDI LILL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELSIE MAGNUS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TATIANA DAVIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTINA KLINDT	DIRECTOR	1.00	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	$167,052	$185,565	$146,417	$-18,513
2024	$202,546	$178,450	$164,370	$24,096
2023	$210,013	$173,559	$140,274	$36,454

NORTHERN LIGHTS ARTS COUNCIL INC