The Great Lakes Childrens Museum (EIN 383430004) - 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

1998

Legal Domicile

Phone

2319324526

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Great Lakes Childrens Museum, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $524K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $458K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

The museum celebrates learning through play. Exhibits and programs focus on developing self-direction, problem solving, logic and creativity skills in children (particularly ages 1-8) and their caregivers.

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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 $233,386

Program Service Revenue $283,710

Investment Income $736

Other Revenue $5,723

TOTAL REVENUE $523,555

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $242,446

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $406,169

Other Expenses $215,884

TOTAL EXPENSES $458,330

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$523,555	$426,768	+0.2%
Expenses	$458,330	$390,476	+0.2%
Net Income	$65,225	$36,292	+0.8%

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

$65,320

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Tracie MacPherson	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$57,692	$7,628	$65,320
Cheryl Bloomquist	Trustee	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeanne Dennler	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Glen	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Camille Hoisington	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stuart Kelly	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Phillip Leete	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Whitten	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mel Drumm	President	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Steve Bulger	Trustee	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Terry Beamsley	Officer	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jerry Ring	Officer	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Spencer Silk	Officer	0.00	Officer	$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	$523,555	$458,330	$155,589	$65,225
2024	$426,768	$390,476	$131,919	$36,292
2023	$430,689	$524,487	$154,136	$-93,798
2022	$423,949	$437,661	$193,818	$-13,712
2021	$367,019	$337,760	$287,754	$29,259

The Great Lakes Childrens Museum