ARTS BUS INC

🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BETHANY SILLOWAY

Phone

8025050882

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ARTS BUS INC, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $203K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO FIND JOY & AUTHENTIC SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH THE ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $167,965 Revenue: $102,717

THE ARTS BUS MADE DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO OVER 1,500 CHILDREN AND 200,000 PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR THROUGH ART EDUCATORS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, CLASSES AND KITS. THE BIG BUS AND ITS MINIBUS TRAVEL...

THE ARTS BUS MADE DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO OVER 1,500 CHILDREN AND 200,000 PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR THROUGH ART EDUCATORS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, CLASSES AND KITS. THE BIG BUS AND ITS MINIBUS TRAVEL YEAR-ROUND TO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, DAYCARES, SCHOOLS, SUMMER CAMPS, PUBLIC LIBRARIES, ART FACILITIES, FARMS AND PUBLIC EVENTS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN TO FIND JOY AND AUTHENTIC SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH THE ARTS. THE ARTS BUS SERVICES AN AREA OF 4,500 ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN AND REGULARLY ENGAGES ONE-THIRD OF THEM EACH YEAR WITH SEVERAL MEDIUMS AND ART EDUCATORS. IT IS A HIGHLY EFFICIENT NONPROFIT WITH 65% OF COSTS AND LABOR COMMITTED TO PROGRAM EXPENSES, OPERATING AS A 2-PERSON, 2-VEHICLE TEAM.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $99,973

Program Service Revenue $102,717

Investment Income $21

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $202,711

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $91,393

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $167,965

Other Expenses $110,071

TOTAL EXPENSES $201,464

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$202,711	$166,220	+0.2%
Expenses	$201,464	$147,719	+0.4%
Net Income	$1,247	$18,501	-0.9%

Key Indicators

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

🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KIRSTIE PARIBELLO BAILEY	TRUSTEE, SEC	0.34	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COURTNEY BOWEN	TRUSTEE, TRE	0.34	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN FEIERABEND	TRUSTEE	0.34	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETHANY SILLOWAY	TRUSTEE, PRE	0.34	Officer 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	$202,711	$201,464	$114,327	$1,247