Civic Intelligence

Artists First

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 45-2874353

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Mar 15, 2024

Organization Profilewww.artistsfirststl.org
7190 Manchester RdSaint Louis, MO 63143

(314) 781-4440

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

85th percentile

37%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

90th percentile

81%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

-3.8%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Up

$444,301

Up $199,411 (+81%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$338,333

Up $154,308 (+84%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$105,968

Up $45,103 (+74%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin85th percentile

Revenue

Down

$420,832

Down $16,425 (-3.8%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$266,522

Up $6,741 (+2.6%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$154,310

Down $23,166 (-13%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $6,137Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $6,1372015Assets 2016: $39,604Liabilities 2016: $12,598Net Assets 2016: $27,0062016Assets 2017: $113,854Liabilities 2017: $27,067Net Assets 2017: $86,7872017Assets 2018: $82,654Liabilities 2018: $27,352Net Assets 2018: $55,3022018Assets 2019: $38,320Liabilities 2019: $16,531Net Assets 2019: $21,7892019Assets 2020: $54,558Liabilities 2020: $48,782Net Assets 2020: $5,7762020Assets 2021: $56,856Liabilities 2021: $50,307Net Assets 2021: $6,5492021Assets 2022: $244,890Liabilities 2022: $60,865Net Assets 2022: $184,0252022Assets 2023: $444,301Liabilities 2023: $105,968Net Assets 2023: $338,3332023Assets 2024: $645,837Liabilities 2024: $239,141Net Assets 2024: $406,6962024Assets 2025: $595,285Liabilities 2025: $123,528Net Assets 2025: $471,7572025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$444,301
Liabilities$105,968
Net Assets$338,333
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $113,331Expenses 2015: $107,194Net Income 2015: $6,1372015Revenue 2016: $160,897Expenses 2016: $140,028Net Income 2016: $20,8692016Revenue 2017: $210,987Expenses 2017: $146,138Net Income 2017: $64,8492017Revenue 2018: $138,454Expenses 2018: $173,023Net Income 2018: -$34,5692018Revenue 2019: $137,153Expenses 2019: $170,666Net Income 2019: -$33,5132019Revenue 2020: $171,459Expenses 2020: $187,472Net Income 2020: -$16,0132020Revenue 2021: $190,099Expenses 2021: $189,326Net Income 2021: $7732021Revenue 2022: $437,257Expenses 2022: $259,781Net Income 2022: $177,4762022Revenue 2023: $420,832Expenses 2023: $266,522Net Income 2023: $154,3102023Revenue 2024: $440,326Expenses 2024: $371,963Net Income 2024: $68,3632024Revenue 2025: $477,473Expenses 2025: $412,412Net Income 2025: $65,0612025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$420,832
Expenses$266,522
Net Income$154,310
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Mar 15, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$425,093
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The exempt purpose of Artists First is to foster growth through creative self-expression for individuals with disabilities, veterans, youth and elders with memory loss.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$239,367$344,926▲ $105,559
Accounts Receivable$5,521$11,621▲ $6,100
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$2,938▲ $2,938
Total Assets$244,888$444,301▲ $199,413
Other Assets Total$0$84,816▲ $84,816
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$84,816▲ $84,816
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$56,284$18,263▼ $38,021
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$4,581$2,889▼ $1,692
Total Liabilities$60,865$105,968▲ $45,103
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$136,530$338,333▲ $201,803
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$47,493$0▼ $47,493
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$184,023$338,333▲ $154,310
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$244,888$444,301▲ $199,413

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$84,816--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anne HollinCo President
Jimauria EvansCo President
Douglas HallBoard Member
Dr Christina Gurnett Md PhdBoard Member
Manisha SheodeBoard Member
Mark TurnbullBoard Member
Nancy Newman RiceBoard Member
Sheila SuderwallaExecutive Director
Rene ZarSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$345,173
Program Service Revenue
$47,663
Investment Income
$3,208
Other Revenue
$24,788
All Other Contributions
$83,202
Change in Net Assets
$154,310

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$420,832
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$420,832
Total Revenue per Form 990
$420,832
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$193,640
Other Expenses$72,882
Total Fundraising Expense$10,486
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$162,259$8,915$7,132$178,306
Occupancy$20,274$1,114$891$22,279
Payroll Taxes$12,468$684$519$13,671
Fees for Services Accounting$2,060$10,100$86$12,246
All Other Expenses$3,595$198$433$4,226
Insurance$3,356$184$148$3,688
Other Employee Benefits$1,513$83$67$1,663
Information Technology$1,148$63$50$1,261
Office Expenses$501$28$22$551
Other Expenses$430$24$19$473
Conferences and Meetings$180$10$8$198
Advertising-$175-$175
Travel-$4-$4
Total Functional Expenses$233,064$22,972$10,486$266,522

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$266,522
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$266,522
Total Expenses per Form 990$266,522
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$29,049
Fundraising Direct Expenses$4,261
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
13 Years of Impact Celebration$29,149$29,149$188$28,961
Total Events$29,149$29,149$4,261$24,888
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Right of Use Operating Lease Liability$84,816
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Board of Directors reviews Form 990 after filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The Board sets the compensation of the Executive Director based on experience and performance.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Artists First
EIN
45-2874353
Phone
3147814440
Address
7190 Manchester Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63143

Signing Officer

Name
Sheila Suderwalla
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3147814440
Signed
2024-03-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sheila Suderwalla
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Megan Smith
Address
8104 CARLSBAD DR, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63123
Preparer
Megan Smith
Phone
5732018820
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$444,301
Liabilities
$105,968
Net assets
$338,333
Revenue
$420,832
Expenses
$266,522
Net income
$154,310
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.95$1.24$4.72$4.77$4.12$0.65
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.46$2.39$4.07$4.40$3.72$0.68
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.44$1.06$3.38$4.21$2.67$1.54
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.45$0.61$1.84$4.37$2.60$1.77
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.50$0.07$1.90$1.89$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.49$0.06$1.71$1.87$0.16
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.17$0.22$1.37$1.71$0.34
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.27$0.55$1.38$1.73$0.35
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.27$0.87$2.11$1.46$0.65
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.13$0.27$1.61$1.40$0.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$1.13$1.07$0.06