Seattle Center Foundation (EIN 911003385) - 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

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Rob Johnson

Phone

2066847345

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Seattle Center Foundation, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

The Seattle Center Foundation supports the vision and purpose of Seattle Center by advocating for public support and private dollars for major capital and program improvements.

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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 $1,111,765

Program Service Revenue $45,496

Investment Income $403,231

Other Revenue $227,270

TOTAL REVENUE $1,787,762

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $88,133

Salaries & Benefits $861,172

Fundraising Expenses $198,097

Program Expenses $1,653,914

Other Expenses $1,156,465

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,229,965

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,787,762	$1,890,815	-0.1%
Expenses	$2,229,965	$1,676,791	+0.3%
Net Income	$-442,203	$214,024	-3.1%

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

$303,180

Total Directors

$50,801

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Matt Hana	President	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Maria Barrientos	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Katherine Cheng	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeremiah Captain	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kate Becker	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Erin Hobson	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ellen Walker	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynn Hubbard	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Mara	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michelle Merriweather	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ty Rogers	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kyle Rolfe	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Surratt	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sung Yang	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rob Johnson	Executive Director, Member (former)	40.00	Officer Director	$48,127	$2,674	$50,801
Jane Zalutsky	Executive Director (former)	40.00	Officer	$252,379	$0	$252,379
Margaret Bellefuil	Operations Manager	40.00	Highest	$112,699	$0	$112,699
Francisca-Mae Schwarz	Project Director	40.00	Highest	$100,440	$6,424	$106,864

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	$1,787,762	$2,229,965	$28,725,664	$-442,203
2024	$1,890,815	$1,676,791	$24,729,468	$214,024
2023	$1,886,374	$1,506,556	$3,450,660	$379,818
2022	$2,173,892	$1,064,574	$3,071,385	$1,109,318
2021	$1,225,153	$838,143	$1,954,374	$387,010
2020	$959,098	$1,241,495	$1,574,759	$-282,397
2019	$1,276,715	$858,028	$1,868,084	$418,687

Seattle Center Foundation