NORTHWEST FILM FORUM (EIN 911702331) - 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

1995

Legal Domicile

Phone

2063292629

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

NORTHWEST FILM FORUM, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

Northwest Film Forum incites public dialogue and creative action through collective cinematic experiences. A nonprofit film and arts center located in Seattle, Northwest Film Forum presents hundreds of films, festivals, community events, multidisciplinary performances, and public discussions each year. A comprehensive visual media organization, the Forum offers educational workshops and artist services for film and media makers at all stages of their development. Artist services include access to space, gear, fiscal sponsorship, grants, and an edit lab. Northwest Film Forum is a member-based organization.

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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 $518,080

Program Service Revenue $476,899

Investment Income $20,936

Other Revenue $67,942

TOTAL REVENUE $1,083,857

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $85,000

Salaries & Benefits $660,070

Fundraising Expenses $67,384

Program Expenses $877,281

Other Expenses $502,933

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,248,003

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,083,857	$1,192,651	-0.1%
Expenses	$1,248,003	$1,192,269	+0.0%
Net Income	$-164,146	$382	-430.7%

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

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
BECKY BRUHN	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW DRESDEN	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
OWEN DAVIES	DEV COMM CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN GRIFFITHS	GALA COMM CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN PRUZAN	TASKFORCE CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRAN DHILLON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUISE MAXWELL	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MUJALE CHISEBUKA	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN DESHAZO	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY MARSHALL	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY FENNESSY	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER VOGT	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEREK EDAMURA	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$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	$1,083,857	$1,248,003	$1,004,676	$-164,146
2023	$1,192,651	$1,192,269	$1,819,562	$382
2022	$1,011,088	$1,184,338	$1,886,744	$-173,250
2021	$764,746	$703,858	$722,486	$60,888
2020	$765,779	$698,891	$477,823	$66,888
2019	$761,519	$810,361	$235,076	$-48,842
2018	$851,987	$845,345	$227,326	$6,642

NORTHWEST FILM FORUM