Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc (EIN 222517414) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Robert Thompson

Phone

6176960562

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit that reported $547K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $669K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

To continue monitoring weather the same way as done since 1885. To maintain and develop a meticulous weather and climate record. To educate the public about Atmospheric Science, the history of Blue Hills observatory and many STEM topics.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $402,395

Program Service Revenue $129,290

Investment Income $474

Other Revenue $14,856

TOTAL REVENUE $547,015

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $375,653

Fundraising Expenses $134,114

Program Expenses $383,913

Other Expenses $293,530

TOTAL EXPENSES $669,183

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$547,015	$558,778	0.0%
Expenses	$669,183	$397,319	+0.7%
Net Income	$-122,168	$161,459	-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

$63,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Charles T Orloff	Executive Dir.	30.00	Officer	$63,000	$0	$63,000
Samilys Rodriguez	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alex Carr	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Thompson	Board Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Janice Richards	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Kelly	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christine Caswell	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KellyAnne Mahoney	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Bruce Anderson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Tamara Ledley	Clerk	1.00	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	$547,015	$669,183	$409,431	$-122,168
2023	$558,778	$397,319	$578,127	$161,459
2022	$526,384	$391,688	$388,902	$134,696
2021	$360,632	$277,525	$283,433	$83,107
2020	$288,674	$323,301	$201,796	$-34,627
2019	$327,987	$313,423	$205,927	$14,564
2018	$307,440	$264,262	$203,944	$43,178

Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc