SCIENCE MILL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HILDA KRUML

Phone

8442636405

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SCIENCE MILL, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SCIENCE MILL IS TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE A SCIENCE MUSEUM IN JOHNSON CITY, TEXAS FOR THE BENEFIT AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,189,186 Revenue: $2,078,700

SCIENCE MILL OPENED IT DOORS TO VISITORS OF ALL AGES IN FEBRUARY 2015. THE SCIENCE MILL IS A PLACE OF DISCOVERY WHERE THE ENTIRE FAMILY EXPERIENCES INTERACTIVE LEARNING AND CREATIVE THINKING. IT IS A DESTINATION FOR THE GREATER COMMUNITY AS A GATHERING PLACE AND OPEN FORUM TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS SCIENTIFIC TOPICS, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF HIGH RELEVANCE TO THE AREA. WITH FUN, EXCITING AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, THE SCIENCE MILL SUPPORTS FORMAL EDUCATION ENTITIES WITH A FOCUS ON MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, TO HELP EXPAND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE, SPARK THEIR CURIOSITY AND INSPIRE THEM TOWARDS AN INTEREST IN CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHMATICS (STEM). THE SCIENCE MILL'S DISTINCTIVE APPROACH FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING THE STUDENT'S CONNECTION TO THE WORLD OF SCIENCE AND TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO PURSUE LIFE-LONG CAREERS AS SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS OF TOMORROW.

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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 $1,268,997

Program Service Revenue $762,129

Investment Income $77

Other Revenue $47,497

TOTAL REVENUE $2,078,700

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,565,188

Fundraising Expenses $154,129

Program Expenses $2,189,186

Other Expenses $1,038,212

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,603,400

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,078,700	$2,249,798	-0.1%
Expenses	$2,603,400	$2,303,755	+0.1%
Net Income	$-524,700	$-53,957	+8.7%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

112

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

$158,869

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BONITA BASKIN PHD	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG HODGSON	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB OLIVER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID KING	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GERARDO CASTILLO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY ORDONEZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY MAY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT P ELDE PHD	SCIENCE DIRE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA IVIE MILLER AIF	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BEVERLY DALE PHD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN EGGING	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC CORNDORF PHD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNNELL BURKETT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NELS ELDE PHD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER VANCORENLAND PHD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACI ALMAGER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER CLAFFEY	CEO	40.00	Officer	$149,821	$9,048	$158,869
HILDA KRUML	INTERIM COO	N/A	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
2024	$2,078,700	$2,603,400	$3,922,884	$-524,700
2023	$2,249,798	$2,303,755	$4,113,717	$-53,957
2022	$1,965,093	$2,050,960	$4,137,310	$-85,867
2021	$1,565,446	$1,810,728	$4,464,981	$-245,282
2020	$1,241,504	$1,462,904	$4,693,946	$-221,400
2019	$1,985,596	$1,690,123	$4,714,588	$295,473
2018	$1,903,213	$1,473,125	$4,436,025	$430,088