CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT (EIN 330233725) - 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

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CINDY BURRESON

Phone

7603210602

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 134% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT IS A VALUABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF LEARNING ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE MUSEUM INSPIRES PERSONAL GROWTH BY ENGAGING CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPLORATIONS OF EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS.

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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 $477,237

Program Service Revenue $1,016,622

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $38,715

TOTAL REVENUE $1,532,574

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $859,283

Fundraising Expenses $55,951

Program Expenses $1,540,292

Other Expenses $933,268

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,792,551

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,532,574	$655,021	+1.3%
Expenses	$1,792,551	$908,768	+1.0%
Net Income	$-259,977	$-253,747	+0.0%

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

$150,430

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CINDY BURRESON	CEO	40.00	Officer	$143,950	$6,480	$150,430
CATHERINE ROBINSON	CHAIR	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DAVIS MEYER	IMMEDIATE PA	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KATIE STICE	IMMEDIATE PA	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WES OLIPHANT	TREASURER	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE STEINBERG	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY HENRY	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMIR AFSAR	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA HUNT LITTLE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIKA UNRUH	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUAIRI M CLERKIN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCO ROSSETTI	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAINE AMIDEI	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA CHEN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL O'KEEFE	EX-OFFICIO	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARINA QUINTANILLA	EX-OFFICIO	N/A	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
2025	$1,532,574	$1,792,551	$6,024,783	$-259,977
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$838,468	$570,660	$5,309,544	$267,808
2022	$789,579	$586,942	$5,521,757	$202,637
2021	$389,330	$624,974	$4,877,436	$-235,644
2020	$969,001	$1,234,076	$5,053,107	$-265,075
2019	$1,045,305	$1,272,669	$4,842,186	$-227,364
2018	$915,295	$1,270,222	$5,113,350	$-354,927

CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT