SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN SOCIETY

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TOM CROSS

Phone

2067645219

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN SOCIETY, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit that reported $798K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 113% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $256K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

IN A PARK-LIKE SETTING, THE SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN ENHANCES AND SERVES THE COMMUNITY AND PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $374,279 Revenue: $225,998

TRADITIONAL SICHUAN-STYLE GARDEN - THE GARDEN SERVES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A DUAL FOCUS ON NATURE AND CULTURE. IT CELEBRATES SEATTLE'S RICH CHINESE HERITAGE AND INCREASES UNDERSTANDING OF CHINA AS AN IMPORTANT GLOBAL AND REGIONAL PARTNER IN THE AREAS OF CULTURAL EXCHANGE, EDUCATION, AND BUSINESS. THE 5-ACRE PARK-LIKE GARDEN SITE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, FREE OF CHARGE. DOCENT-LED TOURS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. ASTRA LUMINA IS A TICKETED, OPEN-AIR NIGHT WALK ATTRACTION.

Program 2

KITE FESTIVAL - OUR ANNUAL FAMILY-FOCUSED KITE FESTIVAL. AN AFTERNOON OF ACTIVITITIES INCLUDED KITE FLYING, DISPLAYS AND DEMONSTRATIONS AND KITE COLORING FOR CHILDREN.

Program 3

PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL - NOW OUR MOST POPULAR ANNUAL EVENT, THE PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL DRAWS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING MANY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. THE FESTIVAL OFFERS...

PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL - NOW OUR MOST POPULAR ANNUAL EVENT, THE PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL DRAWS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING MANY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. THE FESTIVAL OFFERS CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT, TALKS AND DEMONSTRATIONS ON PLANT CARE, PLANT AND CRAFT SALES AND EDUCATIONAL AND DISPLAYS EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF PEONIES AND BAMBOO IN CHINESE ARTS AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS.

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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 $591,643

Program Service Revenue $225,998

Investment Income $17,890

Other Revenue $-37,421

TOTAL REVENUE $798,110

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $134,710

Fundraising Expenses $60,500

Program Expenses $374,279

Other Expenses $366,671

TOTAL EXPENSES $541,881

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$798,110	$374,355	+1.1%
Expenses	$541,881	$450,805	+0.2%
Net Income	$256,229	$-76,450	-4.4%

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

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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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LINCOLN FERRIS	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAIGE MILLER	VP OF FUNDRA	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS ENG	VP CORP. AFF	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIMI CHAN	VP OF OPERAT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT PONG	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM CROSS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PHIL WOOD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM DAWSON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF DALEY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETH MORGAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SPAFFORD ROBBINS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY TRIBBLE	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVELYN YENSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIAO LIAO	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	$798,110	$541,881	$3,869,595	$256,229
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$173,636	$293,942	$3,651,401	$-120,306
2022	$281,015	$332,399	$3,639,576	$-51,384
2021	$232,899	$331,990	$3,692,091	$-99,091
2020	$230,512	$295,740	$3,788,783	$-65,228
2019	$564,313	$305,642	$3,955,350	$258,671
2018	$96,156	$313,045	$4,145,876	$-216,889