Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum (EIN 352340348) - 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

2007

Legal Domicile

Phone

2312339326

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $359K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $308K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

To create an environment that encourages and inspires children and families to explore their world, offering hands-on discovery while stimulating creativity, curiousity, the love of learning, cultural awareness, and positive interactions within and among families.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $85,000

Program Service Revenue $160,772

Investment Income $107,005

Other Revenue $5,940

TOTAL REVENUE $358,717

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $190,608

Fundraising Expenses $4,140

Program Expenses $130,030

Other Expenses $117,136

TOTAL EXPENSES $307,744

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$358,717	$291,033	+0.2%
Expenses	$307,744	$317,449	0.0%
Net Income	$50,973	$-26,416	-2.9%

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

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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

$2,150

Total Directors

$1,320

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Gwen Adams	Executive Director	40.00		$61,580	$0	$61,580
Kristin Korendyke	Executive Director	30.00		$4,461	$0	$4,461
Brian Sak	Interim Executive Director	20.00	Officer	$2,150	$0	$2,150
Sarah Knudsen McMahon	Treasurer	2.00	Director	$1,320	$0	$1,320
Kelli Stojic	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marsha Barter	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sherlyn Houk	President	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joy Martinez	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nanette Kibbey Scribner	Vice President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Darlene Ponko	Secretary	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Thompson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Natasha Worden-Bilinski	Director	1.00	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	$358,717	$307,744	$856,277	$50,973
2024	$291,033	$317,449	$841,639	$-26,416
2023	$295,915	$289,587	$856,252	$6,328
2022	$284,663	$269,103	$819,497	$15,560
2021	$240,158	$194,574	$847,679	$45,584
2020	$100,378	$141,635	$865,908	$-41,257
2019	$289,604	$250,149	$901,472	$39,455
2018	$227,214	$193,349	$684,866	$33,865

Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum