Minnesota Children's Museum (EIN 411354181) - 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

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Dianne Krizan

Phone

6512256000

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Minnesota Children's Museum, founded in 1979, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $11.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $10.3M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

Sparking children's learning through play

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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 $5,741,431

Program Service Revenue $5,433,327

Investment Income $635,422

Other Revenue $29,587

TOTAL REVENUE $11,839,767

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $5,856,401

Fundraising Expenses $660,614

Program Expenses $8,175,211

Other Expenses $4,472,297

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,328,698

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$11,839,767	$9,746,635	+0.2%
Expenses	$10,328,698	$9,722,004	+0.1%
Net Income	$1,511,069	$24,631	+60.3%

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

191

Volunteers

187

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

$425,590

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Drew Zinkel	Chair of the Board	1.20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Suzette Huovinen	Past Chair	1.20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Matt Brown	Treasurer	1.20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kate McRoberts	Secretary	1.20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Adrian Chiu	Chair Elect	1.20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Adrienne Todd	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrea Jaffee	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrea Piepho	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bonita Lucky	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bryan Hollaway	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Benjamin Ollendick	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Clarise Tushie-Lessard	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Clayton O'Toole	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cody Warren	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Benedict	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Debra Bauler	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Derek Naill	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dexter Davis	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elisa Rasmussen	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Cummings	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gada Simeso	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Grady Davis	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Harlee Wood	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Erlichmann	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Mancini	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Henningsgard	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Julie Joyce	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kate Gaio	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katie Milliken	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ken Hanley	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kimberlee Sinclair	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Larriss Maldonado	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marcus Ploeger	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Hubler	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nadia Siddiqui	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nicole Garrison	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robin Cerio	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sara Swenson	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Peterson	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephen Friend	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Su Ryeon Kang	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tricia Brackeen	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Will Brady	Director	1.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dianne Krizan	President	40.00	Officer	$242,667	$33,577	$276,244
Fola Tiamiyu - Director of	Finance and Technology until May	40.00	Officer	$110,808	$38,538	$149,346
Robert Ingrassia	Vice President of External Relations	40.00	Highest	$150,333	$6,401	$156,734
Briana Geurink	Vice President of Philanthropy	40.00	Highest	$134,302	$19,854	$154,156
Allison Gredesky	Director of Talent Resources	40.00	Highest	$102,678	$15,061	$117,739
Jessica Turgeon	Vice President of Museum Experience	40.00	Highest	$142,455	$12,768	$155,223

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	$11,839,767	$10,328,698	$44,560,433	$1,511,069
2024	$9,746,635	$9,722,004	$42,256,977	$24,631
2023	$9,787,249	$15,309,157	$41,407,396	$-5,521,908
2022	$10,384,942	$7,407,868	$26,748,657	$2,977,074
2021	$8,138,691	$6,685,408	$24,452,988	$1,453,283
2020	$7,692,042	$8,773,395	$23,109,214	$-1,081,353
2019	$8,340,189	$9,263,409	$23,618,030	$-923,220

Minnesota Children's Museum