STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC (EIN 223199269) - 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

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BARBARA S KOTEEN

Phone

2038990606

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $9.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 47% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE MISSION OF STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN IS TO BROADEN AND ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES TEN AND UNDER AND ENHANCE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM SEEKS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND SUPPORTS PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS AS FACILITATORS OF CHILDREN'S EXPLORATIONS.

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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 $4,540,290

Program Service Revenue $5,084,817

Investment Income $46,585

Other Revenue $-146,665

TOTAL REVENUE $9,525,027

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,216,346

Fundraising Expenses $188,514

Program Expenses $8,436,490

Other Expenses $3,888,692

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,105,038

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$9,525,027	$6,485,556	+0.5%
Expenses	$10,105,038	$8,932,125	+0.1%
Net Income	$-580,011	$-2,446,569	-0.8%

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

188

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

$245,651

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BARBARA S KOTEEN	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS BUMBOLOW	VICE PRESIDENT	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA BROWN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLIFFORD BOGUE MD	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA J MIKLAVE	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATASHA HILL	SECRETARY	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN S FOSTER	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETSY FALKOFF	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL E WALLACE	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
GAYLEY WOOLSTON	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACQUELINE KAUFMAN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL SERRAO	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
RHONDA KIEST	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Key Emp	$245,651	$0	$245,651
CAROLYN B KNOTT	VP, INTEGRATED BRAND COMMUNICATIONS	40.00	Highest	$111,766	$0	$111,766
CRISTINA MATOS	VP, TEACHING & LEARNING	40.00	Highest	$139,575	$0	$139,575
MICHAEL JACABACCI	VP, MUSEUM OPERATIONS	40.00	Highest	$135,063	$0	$135,063
AMANDA CONNELL	VP, HUMAN RESOURCES & FINANCE	40.00	Highest	$115,468	$0	$115,468
KATHY LABIENIEC	DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS	40.00	Highest	$130,681	$0	$130,681

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$9,525,027	$10,105,038	$15,060,072	$-580,011
2022	$6,485,556	$8,932,125	$13,790,786	$-2,446,569
2021	$8,372,447	$6,897,083	$16,093,030	$1,475,364
2020	$5,828,154	$7,431,775	$12,583,872	$-1,603,621
2019	$8,216,257	$8,473,805	$14,038,752	$-257,548
2018	$8,154,336	$8,034,688	$14,230,439	$119,648

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC