GAGE ACADEMY OF ART

EIN: 911992593 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$5,999,594
Total Expenses
$3,654,588
Total Assets
$8,078,510
Net Assets
$5,446,916
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
KATHLEEN ALLEN
Phone
2063234243
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GAGE ACADEMY OF ART, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.3M, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

GAGE EDUCATES, ENRICHES, & TRANSFORMS OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE VISUAL ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,600,760 Revenue: $1,392,154

ADULT PROGRAMS: GAGE PROGRAMS OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE INTERESTED IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR PERSONAL, TECHNICAL, AND ARTISTIC GOALS. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS FOCUS ON THE PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF...

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ADULT PROGRAMS: GAGE PROGRAMS OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE INTERESTED IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR PERSONAL, TECHNICAL, AND ARTISTIC GOALS. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS FOCUS ON THE PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF PAINTING, DRAWING, AND SCULPTURE, EXPLORING BOTH TECHNIQUES AND THE AESTHETIC ISSUES OF ART-MAKING WITH A PROVEN FRAMEWORK TO ACCELERATE GROWTH. THIS INCLUDES THE DISTINGUISHED ATELIER PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES 7 PROGRAMS BOTH FULL AND PART-TIME, IN WHICH STUDENTS WORK THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR UNDER THE TUTELAGE OF A MASTER ARTIST. THIS PREPARES ARTISTS TO LAUNCH A PROFESSIONAL CAREER OR PURSUE A HIGHER EDUCATION ARTS DEGREE. GAGE ALSO OFFERS 5 AND 10-WEEK CLASSES AS WELL AS WEEKEND AND WEEKLONG ARTS WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR FOR STUDENTS WANTING TO PURSUE ART AS AVOCATION OR A SUPPLEMENT TO THEIR WORK IN OTHER CREATIVE INDUSTRIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $430,431 Revenue: $311,438

YOUTH PROGRAMS: GAGE OFFERS YOUNG ARTISTS VARIOUS AVENUES TO ENGAGE YOUNG ARTISTS AT VARIOUS AND PIVOTAL PHASES IN THEIR ART-MAKING PURSUITS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED CLASSES OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR...

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YOUTH PROGRAMS: GAGE OFFERS YOUNG ARTISTS VARIOUS AVENUES TO ENGAGE YOUNG ARTISTS AT VARIOUS AND PIVOTAL PHASES IN THEIR ART-MAKING PURSUITS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED CLASSES OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR IN A RANGE OF VISUAL ARTS MEDIA AND STYLES INCLUDING DRAWING, DIGITAL ANIMATION, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, SILKSCREEN, COLLAGE, AND PAINTING. IN THE SUMMER, MULTIPLE CAMPS FOR YOUTH (AGES 7-12) AND TEENS (AGES 13-18) PROVIDE FUN AND INTENSIVE ALL DAY ART-MAKING EXPERIENCES OFTEN PAIRED WITH MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PARKOUR, CAPOEIRA, YOGA, AND DANCE. GAGE'S SIGNATURE PROGRAM FOR TEENS, THE TEEN ART STUDIO, IS A FREE DROP-IN PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGE 13-19 EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IN THREE LOCATIONS: GAGE CAMPUS IN CAPITOL HILL, AT BELLEVUE ART MUSEUM, AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEAMAR MUSEUM OF CHICANO/ALATINO/A CULTURE IN SOUTH PARK CATERING TO SPANISH SPEAKING YOUTH.

Program 3
Expenses: $142,534 Revenue: $68,346

FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAMS: GAGE PARTNERS WITH CORPORATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROVIDE HIGHLY TRAINED ART INSTRUCTORS TO TEACH AT THESE INSITUTIONS ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS. CURRENTLY GAGE...

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FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAMS: GAGE PARTNERS WITH CORPORATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROVIDE HIGHLY TRAINED ART INSTRUCTORS TO TEACH AT THESE INSITUTIONS ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS. CURRENTLY GAGE OFFERS INSTRUCTORS TO AMAZON'S EXPRESSIONS PROGRAM, SUMMIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND TO ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY'S UNDERGRADUATE ART PROGRAM. THE INSTITUTIONS PAY A FEE THAT COVERS THE COST OF THE INSTRUCTORS, ANY SUPPLIES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,102,703
Program Service Revenue $1,771,938
Investment Income $115,775
Other Revenue $9,178
TOTAL REVENUE $5,999,594

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $133,416
Salaries & Benefits $1,906,319
Fundraising Expenses $401,732
Program Expenses $2,173,725
Other Expenses $1,586,300
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,654,588

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,999,594 $3,978,112 +0.5%
Expenses $3,654,588 $2,949,523 +0.2%
Net Income $2,345,006 $1,028,589 +1.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
49
Volunteers
84

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
$166,768
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIK HAROLDSON PRESIDENT 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE MAO IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE MEYER VICE PRESIDENT 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANASTASIA KIM TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH STRACHAN SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROCK HUSHKA BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY JENNINGS BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY FISHER BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE GEDYE BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIRUPA SHAH BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN NEISWENDER BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAT RANDOLPH BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIE GRANGE BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON STOKKE BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHAEL CULLY BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH GRANBERG BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ HEJLSBERG BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE STEELE TRUST EMERITUS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN ALLEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$164,350 $2,418 $166,768
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 $5,999,594 $3,654,588 $8,078,510 $2,345,006
2024 $3,978,112 $2,949,523 $3,723,468 $1,028,589
2023 $2,571,537 $2,952,292 $2,745,328 $-380,755
2022 $2,536,087 $2,674,334 $2,342,578 $-138,247
2021 $2,623,877 $2,330,328 $3,068,571 $293,549
2020 $2,753,826 $2,684,872 $2,401,647 $68,954
2019 $2,864,413 $2,821,673 $1,994,939 $42,740
2018 $2,952,073 $2,690,710 $2,004,780 $261,363
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