ARTIST FIRST

EIN: 452874353 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Saint Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$477,473
Total Expenses
$412,412
Total Assets
$595,285
Net Assets
$471,757
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
SHELIA SUDERWALLA
Phone
3147814440
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ARTIST FIRST, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $477K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $412K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ARTIST FIRST IS TO FOSTER GROWTH THROUGH CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES, VETERANS, YOUTH, AND ELDERS WITH MEMORY LOSS.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $391,300
Program Service Revenue $73,701
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $12,472
TOTAL REVENUE $477,473

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $283,292
Fundraising Expenses $15,540
Program Expenses $364,780
Other Expenses $129,120
TOTAL EXPENSES $412,412

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $477,473 $440,326 +0.1%
Expenses $412,412 $371,963 +0.1%
Net Income $65,061 $68,363 0.0%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
8
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
3
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANNE HOLLIN CO PRESIDENT 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMAURIA EVANS CO PRESIDENT 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY NEWMAN RICE BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENE ZAR SECRETARY 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS HALL BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CHRISTINA GURNETT MD PHD BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK TURNBULL BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANISHA SHEODE BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELIA SUDERWALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Director Key Emp
$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 $477,473 $412,412 $595,285 $65,061
2024 $440,326 $371,963 $645,837 $68,363
2023 $420,832 $266,522 $444,301 $154,310
2022 $437,257 $259,781 $244,890 $177,476
2021 $190,099 $189,326 $56,856 $773
2020 $171,459 $187,472 $54,558 $-16,013
2019 $137,153 $170,666 $38,320 $-33,513
2018 $138,454 $173,023 $82,654 $-34,569
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