Chicago Children's 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

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER FARRINGTON

Phone

3125271000

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Chicago Children's Museum, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $10.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

CHICAGO CHILDRENS MUSEUM IS A PLACE WHERE FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS WITH INFANTS AND CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO CREATE, EXPLORE, AND DISCOVER TOGETHER THROUGH PLAY. THE MUSEUM FEATURES THREE VIBRANT FLOORS OF EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE SENSORY EXPERIENCES AND ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOCUSING ON LITERACY, SCIENCE, MATH, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, AND HEALTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $7,468,336 Revenue: $4,197,815

EXHIBITIONS/TOURS/WORKSHOPS - THERE ARE VARIOUS EXHIBITIONS FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING, INCLUDING SELF-GUIDED TOURS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS AND FACILITATED PROGRAMS FOR DROP-IN VISITORS. THE WORKSHOPS CONSIST...

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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 $2,786,553

Program Service Revenue $4,197,815

Investment Income $99,641

Other Revenue $694,635

TOTAL REVENUE $7,778,644

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $5,643,483

Fundraising Expenses $916,995

Program Expenses $7,468,336

Other Expenses $4,564,221

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,244,204

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$7,778,644	$10,025,660	-0.2%
Expenses	$10,244,204	$8,786,501	+0.2%
Net Income	$-2,465,560	$1,239,159	-3.0%

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

150

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

$260,560

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNIFER FARRINGTON	PRESIDENT/CEO	37.5	Officer	$260,560	$0	$260,560
Susie Park	Chief Financial Officer	37.5	Highest	$192,889	$0	$192,889
Karen Alexander	Vice President	37.5	Highest	$170,982	$0	$170,982
Natalie Bortoli	Vice President	37.5	Highest	$134,287	$0	$134,287
Peter Williams	Vice President	37.5	Highest	$116,874	$0	$116,874
ROBERT BARNETT	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
JODI BLOCK	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAKELY BUNDY	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nicholas Pearce	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN G HARRISON	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM J KELLEY JR	Board Chair	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD LIPPMAN	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERESA POGGENPOHL	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONNA ZOLL	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Vachon	Vice Chair	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Thad Wong	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stacie Frank	Treasurer	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA BARHAM	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSS IVINJACK	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL LEONG	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON STEIGLEDER	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Geis	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Asiyanbi-Ozenne	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Drew Beres	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bruce A Comiskey	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Dean	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brad Gauntlett	Secretary	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tara Giuliano	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Doug Kryscio	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Neetika Singh	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laurie Thomson	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carly I Warren	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cathy Fan	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jay Beidler	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Aviva Grumet-Morris	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alycia Mason	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Miller	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Tribbett	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jordan Dubnow	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Megan Jimenez	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roopa Weber	Director	1.0	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	$7,778,644	$10,244,204	$14,846,235	$-2,465,560
2024	$10,025,660	$8,786,501	$17,756,912	$1,239,159
2023	$8,090,810	$7,559,186	$16,780,729	$531,624
2022	$8,503,985	$5,925,355	$15,510,919	$2,578,630
2021	$5,195,942	$3,980,894	$16,153,383	$1,215,048
2020	$4,343,196	$7,484,611	$15,469,170	$-3,141,415
2019	$6,720,743	$7,515,370	$16,940,995	$-794,627
2018	$8,916,637	$6,983,571	$16,105,765	$1,933,066