Artist First

Arts & culture organization based in Saint Louis, MO. 8 employees. Exempt under §501(c)(3).

MissionTHE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ARTIST FIRST IS TO FOSTER GROWTH THROUGH CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES, VETERANS, YOUTH, AND ELDERS WITH MEMORY LOSS.

Financial snapshot · TY 2019

$171K
Total revenue
$187K
Total expenses
$55K
Net assets

Financial health · TY 2024

78
Strong financial health
Composite score out of 100 based on reserve ratio, program efficiency, and revenue diversification.
Reserve ratio
72
13 months of expenses
Program efficiency
96
88.5% spent on programs
Revenue diversity
52
Mix of program fees, grants & contributions

Leadership compensation

Sheila Suderwalla
Executive Director
$72,000
89th percentile vs. peers

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