VERMONT MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY … - Form 990 Financial Data

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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

1996

Legal Domicile

Phone

8024640048

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

VERMONT MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY INC, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $232K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $534K represent 28 months of operating reserves.

Mission

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THROUGH MUSEUM EXHIBITS AND SCHOOL, LIBRARY, AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $211,998

IN 2024, THE MUSEUM HAD ABOUT 7,800 VISITORS AND SAW OVER 20,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND SENIOR CENTERS.

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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 $137,863

Program Service Revenue $101,284

Investment Income $-8,740

Other Revenue $1,200

TOTAL REVENUE $231,607

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $130,086

Fundraising Expenses $2,182

Program Expenses $211,998

Other Expenses $104,435

TOTAL EXPENSES $234,521

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$231,607	$345,898	-0.3%
Expenses	$234,521	$288,360	-0.2%
Net Income	$-2,914	$57,538	-1.1%

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

$76,636

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL CLOUGH	MANAGING DIRECT	40.00	Officer	$76,636	$0	$76,636
MARY WRIGHT	CO-TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WANDA WALKOWIAK	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN WIDNESS	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN GREENE	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMARA PURCELL	CO-TREASURER	2.00	Officer 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
2024	$231,607	$234,521	$541,443	$-2,914
2023	$345,898	$288,360	$564,865	$57,538
2022	$208,046	$189,772	$484,525	$18,274
2021	$275,663	$142,476	$461,251	$133,187

VERMONT MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY INC