THE DAIRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELISSA FATHMAN

Phone

3034407826

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE DAIRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $957K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

THE DAIRY ARTS CENTER CONNECTS A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY TO CREATE INSPIRING AND ENGAGING EXPERIENCES IN THE PERFORMING, CINEMATIC, AND VISUAL ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,904,364 Revenue: $697,396

THE DAIRY ARTS CENTER IS THE LARGEST MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTS CENTER IN BOULDER. THE 42,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY HOUSES THREE THEATERS, FOUR VISUAL ART GALLERIES, A SPACIOUS LOBBY, FULL CONCESSIONS...

THE DAIRY ARTS CENTER IS THE LARGEST MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTS CENTER IN BOULDER. THE 42,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY HOUSES THREE THEATERS, FOUR VISUAL ART GALLERIES, A SPACIOUS LOBBY, FULL CONCESSIONS, 65 SEAT CINEMA, 3 BALLET STUDIOS, AND 26 MUSIC STUDIOS. THE DAIRY ARTS CENTER PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL LIVE PERFORMANCE SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 100 LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING TICKETING SYSTEMS, BOX OFFICE SERVICES, BUILDING MAINTENANCE, THEATRICAL SUPPORT, CONCESSIONS AND THEATER VENUE, STUDIO AND OFFICE RENTALS. "DAIRY PRESENTS" PROVIDES ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT ARTISTIC CONTENT PROVIDED BY THE MANY RENTING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND INCLUDES: MUSIC CONCERTS, COMEDY, MAGIC, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS, AND A FULL SLATE OF FOREIGN AND INDEPENDENT FILMS SCREENED IN OUR ART HOUSE CINEMA. EXPENSES FOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: ARTIST FEES; COMPENSATION FOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR, THEATER TECH DIRECTORS, VISUAL ARTS CURATOR, ART EXHIBIT INSTALLERS, BOX OFFICE STAFF, MARKETING DIRECTOR, CINEMA STAFF, AND CONCESSIONS STAFF; TICKETING PLATFORM, TICKET PRINTERS & SUPPLIES; AND ALL EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF OVERALL FACILITY AND TECH MAINTENANCE TO INCLUDE ALL THEATERS, PUBLIC SPACES, GALLERY SPACES, AND A PORTION OF OUR TENANT SPACES.

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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 $1,818,858

Program Service Revenue $697,396

Investment Income $306,604

Other Revenue $600,381

TOTAL REVENUE $3,423,239

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,218,861

Fundraising Expenses $158,291

Program Expenses $1,904,364

Other Expenses $1,247,238

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,466,099

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,423,239	$2,417,230	+0.4%
Expenses	$2,466,099	$2,393,485	+0.0%
Net Income	$957,140	$23,745	+39.3%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$141,280

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MELISSA FATHMAN	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$141,250	$30	$141,280
LISA ALBRIGHT	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICHOLAS MEYERSON	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GAYA VINAY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HAICHENG LI	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHIARA CLARK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEOFFREY KEYS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN FOLKERTS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFEREY KASH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARLETTE BARLOW	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
OSMAN PARVEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER WITTEMYER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH LUNDELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER DORISH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD MCDANIEL	DIRECTOR	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	$3,423,239	$2,466,099	$12,083,716	$957,140
2024	$2,417,230	$2,393,485	$11,077,848	$23,745
2023	$1,895,351	$2,087,800	$10,925,627	$-192,449
2022	$3,310,840	$1,660,717	$11,050,322	$1,650,123
2021	$1,055,683	$897,440	$8,964,503	$158,243
2021	$1,660,892	$897,440	$9,569,712	$763,452
2020	$1,516,907	$1,671,148	$9,161,585	$-154,241
2019	$1,799,472	$1,668,839	$9,380,729	$130,633
2018	$1,462,713	$1,754,460	$9,186,596	$-291,747