NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Anthony Spain

Phone

2062426321

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

NORTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit that reported $218K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $197K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

Performing Concerts and Education program- free students and seniors tickets

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $194,264 Revenue: $194,264

The Northwest Symphony Orchestra performs 5-7 concerts annually. Figures include costs for independent contractors (musicians and admin), technical costs, hall cost, promotion and mailings. The NWSO...

Program 2

Expenses: $3,080 Revenue: $3,080

NWSO's Education program serves students with free lessons and masterclasses in the Highline and Seattle School Districts. The H.S.D. is underserved where 60% of students are considered below the...

NWSO's Education program serves students with free lessons and masterclasses in the Highline and Seattle School Districts. The H.S.D. is underserved where 60% of students are considered below the poverty line.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $121,722

Program Service Revenue $96,699

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $218,421

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $197,344

Other Expenses $197,344

TOTAL EXPENSES $197,344

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$218,421	$165,316	+0.3%
Expenses	$197,344	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$21,077	$165,316	-0.9%

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

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

$68,748

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Anthony Spain	Music and Executive Director- VP- Independant contractor	35	Director	$0	$68,748	$68,748
Joel Kuni	Board President	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Charlie Smith	Board Secretary	4	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	$218,421	$197,344	$207,092	$21,077