BAY VILLAGE, OH
4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience
Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)LAKE ERIE NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER, founded in 1950, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $579K, a strong 28% operating margin.
LAKE ERIE NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER EDUCATES AND INSPIRES EACH OF US TO UNDERSTAND, APPRECIATE, AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR NATURAL WORLD. SERVING MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR WITH ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, PLANETARIUM SHOWS, AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION SERVICES, THE CENTER MEETS A GROWING NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR CONNECTIONS TO THE NATURAL WORLD. THE CENTER OFFERS SCHEDULED PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AND FREE ADMISSION TO EXHIBITS AND LIVE ANIMAL DISPLAYS. A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND ONLY AT THE CENTER: LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS ABOUT NATURAL HISTORY AND SPACE SCIENCE ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. NATURE-BASED PRESCHOOL CLASSES ARE AMONG THE FIRST AND LARGEST IN THE REGION AND BUILD ON CHILDREN'S INHERENT CURIOSITY. THE PLANETARIUM IS ONE OF TWO PUBLIC ACCESS DOMES IN THE AREA OFFERING PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. WILDLIFE REHABILITATION SERVICES ENCOURAGE INTEREST IN ANIMALS, AND IS THE ONLY FACILITY OF ITS KIND IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY.
NATURE-BASED PRESCHOOL AND FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN: THE CENTER PROVIDES YOUNG CHILDREN AND STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON NATURE EXPLORATION, PLANETARIUM VISITS AND ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS THAT...
NATURE-BASED PRESCHOOL AND FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN: THE CENTER PROVIDES YOUNG CHILDREN AND STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON NATURE EXPLORATION, PLANETARIUM VISITS AND ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS THAT COMPLEMENT SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT. NATURE-BASED CLASSES AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ARE LED BY EXPERIENCED TEACHERS WHO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS, MEET NEW FRIENDS, ENCOUNTER LOCAL WILDLIFE, AND DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF THE SKY. AT FIELD TRIPS AND SUMMER CAMPS, SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT NATIVE WILDLIFE, NATURAL HISTORY AND ASTRONOMY ALIGNED WITH ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN MATH, BIOLOGY, SPACE SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES.
SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION: SEEING CONSTELLATIONS IN THE NIGHT SKY AND LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE UNDER A FULL DOME IS AN EXPERIENCE TREASURED BY VISITORS YOUNG AND OLD. OUR FULL DOME PLANETARIUM...
SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION: SEEING CONSTELLATIONS IN THE NIGHT SKY AND LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE UNDER A FULL DOME IS AN EXPERIENCE TREASURED BY VISITORS YOUNG AND OLD. OUR FULL DOME PLANETARIUM THEATER AND DUAL PROJECTION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES VISITORS WITH AN IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE THROUGH HIGH-RESOLUTION, 360 DEGREE IMAGES AND A REALISTIC, BREATHTAKING DISPLAY OF OVER 3,000 STARS. PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO REACH VISITORS OF ANY AGE ESPECIALLY CHILDREN 0-6, AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. OUR SCHUELE PLANETARIUM IS ONE OF ONLY TWO IN THE CLEVELAND AREA THAT ARE PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE. TELESCOPE VIEWING PROGRAMS AT OUR PARK SETTING AND OUR ASTRONOMY CLUB INVOLVE A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS ABOUT SPACE SCIENCE.
ANIMAL EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION: LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE NATURAL WORLD WITH UP CLOSE VIEWS OF MAMMALS, RAPTORS, WATERFOWL, REPTILES, AND FISH...
ANIMAL EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION: LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE NATURAL WORLD WITH UP CLOSE VIEWS OF MAMMALS, RAPTORS, WATERFOWL, REPTILES, AND FISH. WILDLIFE REHABILITATION SERVICES ASSIST PEOPLE WHO BRING ILL OR INJURED WILDLIFE TO OUR FACILITY, AND PROVIDE PROPER TREATMENT FOR WILDLIFE WITH THE GOAL OF RELEASE. OUR CENTER IS THE ONLY FACILITY OF ITS KIND IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY THAT PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION SERVICES. WILDLIFE SERVICES AND LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS ARE MANAGED UNDER RULES AND STANDARDS OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PERMITS. COLLEGE STUDENTS GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE IN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION, ANIMAL CARE, AND PUBLIC ANIMAL PROGRAMS THROUGH INTERNSHIPS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics
Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2,097,080 | $1,759,368 | +0.2% |
| Expenses | $1,518,335 | $1,254,295 | +0.2% |
| Net Income | $578,745 | $505,073 | +0.1% |
Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics
Financial Distress Indicator
Liquidity & Cash Position
Sign in to view all financial metrics
Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics
Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CAVALIER | PRESIDENT | 6.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH STEPHENS | VICE PRESIDENT | 6.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC GERMAN | TREASURER | 6.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVIN BARRY | SECRETARY | 6.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE CADY | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL CALLESEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN COIL | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY EVANS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FALLON | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN GACKA | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA NEWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUDY PAUKEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| IKEN SANS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAR SHRYOCK | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| R SCOTT THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN WADDLE | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM P WATKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY M WHITESELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL J WHITFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE TIMKO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Officer
|
$104,505 | $7,320 | $111,825 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | $2,097,080 | $1,518,335 | $8,395,782 | $578,745 |
| 2023 | $1,759,368 | $1,254,295 | $7,489,080 | $505,073 |
| 2022 | $1,686,404 | $1,067,040 | $6,453,356 | $619,364 |
| 2021 | $1,196,399 | $796,718 | $6,746,119 | $399,681 |
| 2020 | $1,540,412 | $1,173,502 | $5,295,982 | $366,910 |
| 2019 | $1,587,939 | $1,343,824 | $5,140,718 | $244,115 |
Compare LAKE ERIE NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER with other nonprofits in Ohio and across the country.