DEEP ELLUM FOUNDATION

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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

JON HETZEL

Phone

2149847300

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DEEP ELLUM FOUNDATION, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.5M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE DEEP ELLUM FOUNDATION SERVES TO MAINTAIN, ENHANCE AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE DEEP ELLUM NEIGHBORHOOD BY: A) CONNECTING AND INFORMING STAKEHOLDERS, B) PROVIDING PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE, C) MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, D) MARKETING AND PROMOTING THE AREA, AND E) CULTIVATING CORE ASSETS INCLUDING ART, MUSIC, CULTURE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DIVERSITY THAT CONTINUOUSLY SPUR THE COMMUNITY TO THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,447,125

PUBLIC SAFETY, TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED EXPENSES WITHIN THE DEEP ELLUM PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDE CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE DEEP ELLUM PUBLIC...

PUBLIC SAFETY, TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED EXPENSES WITHIN THE DEEP ELLUM PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDE CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE DEEP ELLUM PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Program 2

Expenses: $574,823

PROVIDE MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF THE DEEP ELLUM AREA IN DALLAS TX TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY, IMAGE, HISTORY, CHARACTER, AND TRADITIONS OF THE DISTRICT.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,772,198

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $37,505

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,809,703

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $650,443

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,021,948

Other Expenses $2,836,056

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,486,499

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$3,809,703	$4,152,605	-0.1%
Expenses	$3,486,499	$3,523,115	0.0%
Net Income	$323,204	$629,490	-0.5%

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

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
JON HETZEL	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CASH HARBAUGH	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL TRISKA	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS DALTON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KELLAN WARREN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHUCK HIXSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH CASS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC BRADFORD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
J DAMANY DANIEL	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREL LEVIN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DECA REP & TRUSTEE	1.00		$0	$0	$0
CARL ANDERSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA BURNHAM	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN EVETT	TRUSTEE	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	$3,809,703	$3,486,499	$3,418,853	$323,204
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,500,699	$3,174,006	$2,318,976	$326,693
2022	$2,019,560	$2,071,327	$1,862,011	$-51,767
2021	$1,817,112	$1,612,181	$1,616,864	$204,931
2020	$1,174,422	$1,105,944	$1,020,172	$68,478
2019	$1,000,551	$998,834	$1,039,706	$1,717
2018	$768,222	$783,544	$158,829	$-15,322