FRIENDS OF THE KIDSWORK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NEW LENOX NFP (EIN 208950470) - 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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHERYL HAMILL

Phone

8154691199

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE KIDSWORK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NEW LENOX NFP, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $212K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 57% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $752K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 254% operating deficit.

Mission

THE KIDSWORK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS A CULTURAL INSTITUTION THAT BRINGS CHILDREN, FAMILES, AND THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO ENGAGE IN FUND HANDS-ON LEARNING AND PLAY SO AS TO NUTURE LIFELONG LEARNING AND DISCOVERY.

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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 $2,346

Program Service Revenue $216,178

Investment Income $-7,475

Other Revenue $1,425

TOTAL REVENUE $212,474

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $104,592

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $729,595

Other Expenses $647,398

TOTAL EXPENSES $751,990

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$212,474	$498,734	-0.6%
Expenses	$751,990	$403,269	+0.9%
Net Income	$-539,516	$95,465	-6.7%

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

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHERYL HAMILL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA BRANNIGAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARLEEN THOM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALIA SHALABI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH MACHAMER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY HAYES	DIRECTOR	1.00	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	$212,474	$751,990	$15,618	$-539,516
2023	$498,734	$403,269	$614,789	$95,465
2022	$487,780	$360,286	$622,130	$127,494
2021	$363,360	$255,624	$355,387	$107,736
2020	$220,612	$224,650	$224,551	$-4,038
2019	$306,772	$286,887	$240,692	$19,885
2018	$286,143	$291,754	$218,491	$-5,611

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