Gurdjieff Foundation of Washington

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Paul Roberts

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

Gurdjieff Foundation of Washington, founded in 1996, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $51K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $11K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

The study and practice of the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $28,578

Our educational program included discussion groups (250 meetings with average attendance 10) classes on Gurdjieffs dance movements (64 classes with average attendance 18), meditation groups (36...

Our educational program included discussion groups (250 meetings with average attendance 10) classes on Gurdjieffs dance movements (64 classes with average attendance 18), meditation groups (36 meetings), and weekend workshops (six with average attendance 25). We exchanged leaders with our Gurdjieff Foundations around the world. We maintained the building in Seattle where we host most of our events, as well as a library, website, and phone service.

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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 $50,702

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $3

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $50,705

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $28,578

Other Expenses $39,768

TOTAL EXPENSES $39,768

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$50,705	$39,239	+0.3%
Expenses	$39,768	$38,111	+0.0%
Net Income	$10,937	$1,128	+8.7%

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

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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

N/A

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
Paul Roberts	Co-President	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Stuart Smithers	Co-President	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rosemary Peterson	Secretary	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Larson	Chairperson	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Charles Mish	Treasurer	6.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$50,705	$39,768	$769,233	$10,937
2023	$39,239	$38,111	$771,775	$1,128
2022	$32,777	$36,117	$784,035	$-3,340
2021	$34,630	$24,880	$798,951	$9,750
2020	$43,187	$37,473	$800,302	$5,714