Artists Council

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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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Shar Emami

Phone

3106299366

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Artists Council, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $208K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $329K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 58% operating deficit.

Mission

Elevating artists through exhibitions, professional development, and community engagement.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $253,660

Exhibitions: The Artists Council Exhibitions elevate artists by providing opportunities to exhibit in a museum quality gallery. Exhibitions foster artists creativity and gives them access to a wide...

Program 2

Professional Development: Artists Council runs classes, workshops, demonstrations, and lectures for members and the public to develop artistic skills, learn art career management, and enhance their...

Program 3

Community Outreach: Artists Council outreach programs provide opportunities for children and underserved members of the community to learn about art making and enjoy new avenues of self expression...

Community Outreach: Artists Council outreach programs provide opportunities for children and underserved members of the community to learn about art making and enjoy new avenues of self expression. Artists Council programs in association with public schools provide opportunities for young artists to exhibit their work to the public in a museum-quality gallery.

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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 $141,578

Program Service Revenue $148,411

Investment Income $-146,084

Other Revenue $64,267

TOTAL REVENUE $208,172

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $127,880

Fundraising Expenses $7,792

Program Expenses $253,660

Other Expenses $201,345

TOTAL EXPENSES $329,225

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$208,172	$306,130	-0.3%
Expenses	$329,225	$340,129	0.0%
Net Income	$-121,053	$-33,999	+2.6%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Carlos Garcia	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shahriar Seyed-Emami	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Ann Sutherland	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Hunt-Weber	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Messink	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tony Radcliffe	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Brodowsky	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wallace Colvard	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Bilger	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dean Genth	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christopher Molinar	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Merritt Price	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Stamper	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tina Gonsalves	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ulrike Maria	Chairman	10.00	Officer	$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	$208,172	$329,225	$463,424	$-121,053
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$800,060	$372,224	$637,572	$427,836
2022	$289,797	$289,391	$178,635	$406