THE SCIENCE ZONE (EIN 201780236) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIAN HELLING

Phone

3074739663

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE SCIENCE ZONE, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $882K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 75% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $752K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE SCIENCE, MATH AND TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN OF ALL AGES.

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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 $751,721

Program Service Revenue $90,771

Investment Income $10,364

Other Revenue $29,374

TOTAL REVENUE $882,230

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $414,478

Fundraising Expenses $74,512

Program Expenses $550,953

Other Expenses $337,349

TOTAL EXPENSES $751,827

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$882,230	$504,011	+0.8%
Expenses	$751,827	$668,964	+0.1%
Net Income	$130,403	$-164,953	-1.8%

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

$68,902

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MATT KADLICK	DIRECTOR	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY LEOTTA	CHAIRMAN	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY LARSON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HUSTACE STACEY SCOTT	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE GAMROTH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE WITISEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER QUEST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALICIA ROBERTS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN SCHNELL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$68,902	$0	$68,902

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	$882,230	$751,827	$1,919,343	$130,403
2023	$504,011	$668,964	$1,811,106	$-164,953
2022	$664,887	$536,317	$1,993,318	$128,570
2021	$540,251	$437,267	$1,896,237	$102,984
2020	$152,348	$497,909	$1,734,709	$-345,561
2019	$638,676	$573,459	$2,579,005	$65,217
2018	$749,235	$575,320	$2,522,844	$173,915

THE SCIENCE ZONE