Seattle Chamber Music Festival (EIN 911169836) - 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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

John Holloway

Phone

2062838710

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Seattle Chamber Music Festival, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.7M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

To foster the appreciation of chamber music in our region by presenting performances featuring world-class musicians in accessible and inviting formats, with an emphasis on developing a broad-based sustainable audience through education and community outreach.

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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 $2,054,871

Program Service Revenue $784,208

Investment Income $123,023

Other Revenue $6,598

TOTAL REVENUE $2,968,700

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $836,414

Fundraising Expenses $295,606

Program Expenses $1,929,923

Other Expenses $1,793,117

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,678,531

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,968,700	$2,301,095	+0.3%
Expenses	$2,678,531	$2,307,611	+0.2%
Net Income	$290,169	$-6,516	-45.5%

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

$169,085

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Brad Tong	Co-President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rob Wiseman	Co-President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
J Scott Gary	1st Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Patricia Tall-Takacs	2nd Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Craig Shumate	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan E Detweiler	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Diana Carey	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Janice Condit	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nikal Conti	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gary Enzmann	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Edwards	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diana Gale	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ann Gelfand	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Helleboid	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ken Hollingsworth	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gary Horen	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ann Janes-Waller	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chloe Kweon	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ned Laird	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barbara Mack	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Pamela Murray	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jae Paek	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
James A Penney	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Judith Ramey	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sheila Sternberg	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diane Stevens	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jean Viereck	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jenna White	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kate Battuello	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Grow	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Williams	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Holloway	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$152,262	$16,823	$169,085

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	$2,968,700	$2,678,531	$5,024,423	$290,169
2023	$2,301,095	$2,307,611	$4,614,126	$-6,516
2022	$2,054,236	$1,938,940	$3,204,059	$115,296
2021	$1,735,052	$1,739,384	$3,300,530	$-4,332
2020	$1,470,428	$1,522,571	$3,353,837	$-52,143
2019	$3,086,085	$1,299,696	$2,895,726	$1,786,389
2018	$1,286,248	$1,243,328	$1,030,374	$42,920

Seattle Chamber Music Festival