FRIENDS OF THE GEOLOGY MUSEUM UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON IN (EIN 396285287) - 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

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Theresa Marche

Phone

6082621412

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE GEOLOGY MUSEUM UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON IN, founded in 1977, is a micro nonprofit that reported $82K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $53K, a strong 65% operating margin.

Mission

To support the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum including its collections, exhibits, educational programs, research efforts, and personnel.

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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 $29,495

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $31,534

Other Revenue $21,063

TOTAL REVENUE $82,092

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $26,258

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $209

Program Expenses $26,822

Other Expenses $2,661

TOTAL EXPENSES $28,919

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$82,092	$131,035	-0.4%
Expenses	$28,919	$84,668	-0.7%
Net Income	$53,173	$46,367	+0.1%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Theresa Marche	President	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Amy Rambow-Larsen	Vice President	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dorothy Brar	Secretary	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Lindner	Treasurer	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lucretia Ghastin	Board Member	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Herron	Board Member	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lance Larsen	Board Member	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brooke Norsted	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Slaughter	Board Member	4	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	$82,092	$28,919	$815,701	$53,173
2024	$131,035	$84,668	$693,637	$46,367
2023	$58,640	$25,361	$573,389	$33,279
2022	$61,662	$24,073	$472,921	$37,589
2021	$45,797	$18,633	$529,489	$27,164

FRIENDS OF THE GEOLOGY MUSEUM UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON IN