MIDDLE TENNESSEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (EIN 454977070) - 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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Alan Brown

Phone

6159482049

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MIDDLE TENNESSEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $173K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $50K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

The primary purpose of the organization is to run a natural history museum. The museum was open at least 4 days a week all year and 6 days a week over the summer.

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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 $33,745

Program Service Revenue $98,182

Investment Income $13

Other Revenue $41,513

TOTAL REVENUE $173,453

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $64,538

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $123,629

Other Expenses $59,091

TOTAL EXPENSES $123,629

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$173,453	$136,936	+0.3%
Expenses	$123,629	$157,526	-0.2%
Net Income	$49,824	$-20,590	-3.4%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Alan Brown	Secretary	30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Matt Lively	President	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dennis Vaughan	Treasurer	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joshua Jackson	Board of directors	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Troy Yost	Board of directors	3	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	$173,453	$123,629	$119,049	$49,824

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