CALIFORNIA FIRE 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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HIDDO HORLINGS

Phone

9493228333

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CALIFORNIA FIRE MUSEUM, founded in 2007, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $88K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 52% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $206K represent 28 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE CALIFORNIA FIRE MUSEUM & SAFETY LEARNING CENTER, A 501 (C) (3) NON PROFIT, IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY HAZARDS AND THE PRESERVATION OF FIRE SERVICE HISTORY IN CALIFORNIA. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: DELIVERY OF FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION AND PROMOTION THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A SAFETY LEARNING CENTER, PUBLIC EVENTS, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH.PRESERVATION AND RECORDING OF THE FIRE SERVICE HISTORY IN ORANGE COUNTY, AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF ANTIQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT AND ARTIFACTS FROM CALIFORNIA.PRESERVATION AND SHARING OF RECORDS AND WRITTEN HISTORIES OF FIRE AGENCIES AND THE HISTORY OF THE FIRE SERVICE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC EVENTS THAT PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION, THE PRESERVATION OF FIRE SERVICE HISTORY, THE PRESERVATION OF ANTIQUE FIRE APPARATUS, AND FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $71,221

TO PROMOTE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND OPERATION OF HISTORIC FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUSES.

Program 2

TO INSTITUTE AND PRESENT FIRE PREVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS.

Program 3

TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY VIA FIRE SERVICE HISTORY EXHIBITS, SAFETY EXHIBITS, BANQUET FACILITY, AND AN ARCHIVE/LIBRARY RESEARCH CENTER.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $85,274

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $39

Other Revenue $2,798

TOTAL REVENUE $88,111

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $71,221

Other Expenses $91,762

TOTAL EXPENSES $91,762

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$88,111	$183,725	-0.5%
Expenses	$91,762	$212,719	-0.6%
Net Income	$-3,651	$-28,994	-0.9%

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

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

N/A

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
CHRIS KARR	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RAY BIZAL	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LAURA BLAUL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
HIDDO HORLINGS	TREASURER	1.00	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
2023	$88,111	$91,762	$336,342	$-3,651
2022	$183,725	$212,719	$307,956	$-28,994