Denver Architecture Foundation (EIN 841175093) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Margaret Touborg Jebsen

Phone

3033901653

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Denver Architecture Foundation, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $253K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $303K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

To inspire people to explore our dynamic city, experience the importance of design to our quality of life and envision an exceptional future for Denver.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $227,620

Program Service Revenue $21,137

Investment Income $5,499

Other Revenue $-1,210

TOTAL REVENUE $253,046

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $173,480

Fundraising Expenses $49,562

Program Expenses $202,100

Other Expenses $113,124

TOTAL EXPENSES $302,579

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$253,046	$344,941	-0.3%
Expenses	$302,579	$363,462	-0.2%
Net Income	$-49,533	$-18,521	+1.7%

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

168

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

$96,975

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Pauline Herrera until 7823	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$63,365	$3,610	$66,975
Mike Hughes	Int Exec Dir	40.00	Officer	$30,000	$0	$30,000
Alan Golin Gass	Emertus	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carolyn Riedlin	Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bart Dickson	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lauren Grenz	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Isabelle Lockwood	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cade Scholl	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Jahn	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kaci Taylor	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Shomo	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kurt Basford	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christine Ekman	Director	2.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$253,046	$302,579	$207,297	$-49,533
2022	$344,941	$363,462	$257,782	$-18,521
2021	$380,713	$283,656	$282,673	$97,057
2020	$227,762	$302,261	$204,033	$-74,499
2019	$322,835	$328,146	$252,621	$-5,311
2018	$385,162	$309,742	$261,224	$75,420

Denver Architecture Foundation