CHILDRENS STORYBOOK GARDEN & MUSEUM

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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

2012

Legal Domicile

Phone

5593414845

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHILDRENS STORYBOOK GARDEN & MUSEUM, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $225K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $218K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN.To strengthen the communities and families through unique hands-on educational programs which promote and develop an interest in healthy eating and fitness, gardening, farm history, literacy, nature studies and arts.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $39,109 Revenue: $206,002

THE CORPORATION HAS CONTINUED TO OPERATE THE GARDEN AND MUSEUM FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.THE CORPORATION HAS INCREASED THE ATTENDANCE AND ADDED MORE SCHOOLS FROM THE KINGS COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES TO THE FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS. THE RENTAL PROGRAM HAS ALSO INCREASED WHERE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS UTILTIES THE GARDEN GROUNDS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.

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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 $152,536

Program Service Revenue $72,574

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $225,110

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $100,952

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $39,109

Other Expenses $117,381

TOTAL EXPENSES $218,333

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$225,110	$186,002	+0.2%
Expenses	$218,333	$168,111	+0.3%
Net Income	$6,777	$17,891	-0.6%

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	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CARMEN BETTENCOURT	PRESIDENT	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSIE CHAVEZ	VICE PRESIDENT	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAITLIN SHEETS	SECRETARY TREASURER	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	$225,110	$218,333	$1,252,063	$6,777
2023	$214,172	$181,771	$1,268,407	$32,401
2022	$381,231	$223,285	$1,353,279	$157,946
2021	$278,041	$171,565	$1,223,335	$106,476
2020	$277,680	$106,345	$1,208,857	$171,335
2019	$252,301	$163,942	$800,249	$88,359
2018	$136,843	$110,205	$714,903	$26,638