LAFAYETTE SCIENCE MUSEUM FOUNDATION

EIN: 237086419 501(c)(3)

LAFAYETTE, LA

Total Revenue
$2,709
Total Expenses
$10,515
Total Assets
$11,569
Net Assets
$10,069
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
DEKE DEKERLEGAND
Phone
3372915544
Tax Period
2019-11-01 to 2020-10-31

LAFAYETTE SCIENCE MUSEUM FOUNDATION, founded in 1966, is a micro nonprofit that reported $3K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 85% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $11K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 288% operating deficit.

Mission

SUPPORT THE LOCAL SCIENCE MUSEUM OPERATIONS

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,399
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-1,690
TOTAL REVENUE $2,709

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,401
Other Expenses $10,515
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,515

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $2,709 $18,217 -0.9%
Expenses $10,515 $18,661 -0.4%
Net Income $-7,806 $-444 +16.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

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
2
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEKE DEKERLEGAND PRESIDENT N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS SULLIVAN SECRETARY N/A
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
2020 $2,709 $10,515 $11,569 $-7,806
2019 $18,217 $18,661 $19,388 $-444
2018 $42,589 $54,046 $23,571 $-11,457
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