THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND

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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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARIA CAMPANELLI

Phone

2167917114

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 58% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $869K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND PROMOTES THE POWER OF LEARNING THROUGH PLAY USING INNOVATIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 8 AND IS A VALUED RESOURCE TO CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS THAT SERVE YOUNG CHILDREN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,846,511 Revenue: $1,793,651

ADMITTANCE TO THE MUSEUM FILLED WITH EXHIBITS THAT PROVIDE EXPERIENCES IN LINE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.

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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 $973,361

Program Service Revenue $1,646,128

Investment Income $159,078

Other Revenue $295,327

TOTAL REVENUE $3,073,894

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,088,537

Fundraising Expenses $218,485

Program Expenses $1,846,511

Other Expenses $1,116,790

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,205,327

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,073,894	$1,940,876	+0.6%
Expenses	$2,205,327	$1,918,542	+0.1%
Net Income	$868,567	$22,334	+37.9%

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

$168,183

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HOLLY LITTLE	CHAIR	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES VERDI	VICE CHAIR	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA CASHY	SECRETARY	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY FRANKLIN	TREASURER	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM GERSPACHER	ASST TREASURER	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY BASILE OEKEN	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOREEN CAHOON	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNAH DELIS	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON EL-AMIN WILLIAMS	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KHADIJAH FAIR	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENNA FASKO	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW GEIGER	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY GRANT	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMARA HAGERTY	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORDAN JAVIER	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER LOPEZ	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE MARCHETTI	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE MUSKA	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
OLLENGER PANNELL	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY PEIFFER	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLIE RIAL	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABE RHODES	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BENJAMIN SCHLATHER	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM STEWART JR	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA ZADD	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THERESE ZDESAR	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA CAMPANELLI	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$168,183	$0	$168,183

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	$3,073,894	$2,205,327	$10,104,351	$868,567
2022	$1,940,876	$1,918,542	$9,036,334	$22,334
2021	$2,252,805	$1,432,176	$9,251,165	$820,629
2020	$1,585,527	$1,625,253	$7,833,482	$-39,726
2020	$1,585,527	$1,625,253	$7,833,482	$-39,726
2019	$2,219,896	$2,815,361	$8,011,925	$-595,465
2019	$2,219,896	$2,815,361	$8,011,925	$-595,465
2018	$3,451,561	$2,753,737	$8,588,254	$697,824