SEATTLE ARTISTS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Nicholas Shadel

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SEATTLE ARTISTS, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit that reported $377K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 110% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $168K, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

Musical and other cultural performances and music education for youth

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $94,783 Revenue: $54,829

Authentic historical theatrical and musical performances for regional audiences produced live and via streaming. Audience attendance of 2250 people.

Program 2

Expenses: $38,772 Revenue: $33,534

Musical education for youth - 25 students served

Program 3

Expenses: $1,601 Revenue: $5,150

Performance venue for community artists to showcase their talent.

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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 $284,361

Program Service Revenue $94,313

Investment Income $40

Other Revenue $-2,122

TOTAL REVENUE $376,592

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $90,965

Fundraising Expenses $2,484

Program Expenses $135,156

Other Expenses $117,640

TOTAL EXPENSES $208,605

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$376,592	$179,543	+1.1%
Expenses	$208,605	$174,736	+0.2%
Net Income	$167,987	$4,807	+33.9%

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

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

$82,090

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Nicholas Shadel	Executive Director	20	Key Emp	$41,920	$0	$41,920
Murphy Janssen	Operations Director	20	Key Emp	$40,170	$0	$40,170
Edith Farrar	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cammy MacDonald	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Muey	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris MacDonald	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Desierto	Board President	4	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Shannon Cook	Vice President	4	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jeramy Koepping	Secretary	4	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Rick Springer	Treasurer	4	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	$376,592	$208,605	$535,542	$167,987