FRIENDS OF DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (EIN 742550358) - 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

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ANDY MOUNTAIN

Phone

7204241789

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FRIENDS OF DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $174K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO SUPPORT DSA'S VISION, WHILE ENHANCING PROGRAMMING, INCLUSIVENESS AND DIVERSITY WITHIN THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.

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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 $707,805

Program Service Revenue $279,998

Investment Income $31,224

Other Revenue $58,159

TOTAL REVENUE $1,077,186

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $704,611

Salaries & Benefits $101,890

Fundraising Expenses $41,045

Program Expenses $768,189

Other Expenses $96,302

TOTAL EXPENSES $902,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,077,186	$833,379	+0.3%
Expenses	$902,803	$958,658	-0.1%
Net Income	$174,383	$-125,279	-2.4%

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

$98,215

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SUSAN KNILL	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$89,652	$8,563	$98,215
SARAH BAIE	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY BURNS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH BLANCHARD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE FOLLETT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER HAN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD LEWIS	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE MCPHERSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARISA HOLLINGSWORTH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY MOUNTAIN	CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH WARD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD ZUCKERMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY MCWRIGHT	PRINCIPAL	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS WINEMAN	TRUSTEE EMER	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
2025	$1,077,186	$902,803	$654,923	$174,383
2024	$833,379	$958,658	$453,600	$-125,279
2023	$914,836	$943,274	$575,447	$-28,438
2022	$840,034	$875,855	$562,706	$-35,821
2021	$744,461	$691,700	$599,493	$52,761
2020	$971,211	$922,997	$510,278	$48,214
2019	$1,016,304	$1,003,213	$445,028	$13,091

FRIENDS OF DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS