Tacoma Arts Live

EIN: 911106878 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Tacoma, WA

Total Revenue
$10,789,930
Total Expenses
$6,365,143
Total Assets
$10,807,530
Net Assets
$7,043,619
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
David Fischer
Phone
2533461723
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

Tacoma Arts Live, founded in 1979, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $10.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.4M, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of the Tacoma Arts Live is to energize community through performance. Its vision is a south sound community that celebrates all cultures and enjoys shared prosperity. Development of youth is a main program element through a whole-child lens with emphasis on social-emotional learning and civil rights education.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,443,610
Program Service Revenue $2,254,885
Investment Income $23,079
Other Revenue $68,356
TOTAL REVENUE $10,789,930

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,577
Salaries & Benefits $3,217,239
Fundraising Expenses $674,081
Program Expenses $4,635,833
Other Expenses $3,132,327
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,365,143

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $10,789,930 $6,854,641 +0.6%
Expenses $6,365,143 $5,096,855 +0.2%
Net Income $4,424,787 $1,757,786 +1.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
224
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
6
$503,519
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David Fischer Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$217,890 $18,787 $236,677
Lacey Wright Assoc. Exec Dir 40.00
Officer
$139,030 $14,718 $153,748
Katie Lappier Chief Prog Officer 40.00
$96,667 $25,029 $121,696
Chris Tubig COO 40.00
Officer
$94,167 $18,927 $113,094
Brian Bergren President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Clint Johnson Past President 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alison Beason Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Harmon Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria Tania Becerra Weingarden Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christina Blocker Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Holly Bocchi Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Bowser Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Burris Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marty Campbell Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dana Carlisle Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr James Crawford Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marce Edwards Olson Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maia Espinoza Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alice Fong Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stacey Guadnola Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Harbaugh Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Hutchinson Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ron Klein Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Kremer Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bret Maddox Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Nicklaus Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alisa O'Hanlon Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Purdy Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Rhee 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $10,789,930 $6,365,143 $10,807,530 $4,424,787
2022 $6,854,641 $5,096,855 $3,791,397 $1,757,786
2021 $3,456,801 $2,998,482 $3,194,540 $458,319
2020 $5,497,106 $5,662,611 $2,740,715 $-165,505
2019 $5,996,782 $6,633,377 $2,338,602 $-636,595
2018 $6,913,987 $6,556,740 $2,742,169 $357,247
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