Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery (EIN 461699711) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Rhiannon Crain

Phone

8313165200

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $447K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year.

Mission

The mission of the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery is to delight, inspire and challange by providing an exciting and interactive learning environment in which children and their adults can explore the wonders of Santa Cruz County

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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 $217,816

Program Service Revenue $217,206

Investment Income $7,984

Other Revenue $4,180

TOTAL REVENUE $447,186

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $284,370

Fundraising Expenses $20,749

Program Expenses $390,293

Other Expenses $195,784

TOTAL EXPENSES $480,154

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$447,186	$497,576	-0.1%
Expenses	$480,154	$364,312	+0.3%
Net Income	$-32,968	$133,264	-1.2%

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

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	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Seth Reder	Chairman	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emily Jacobson	Chairman	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Scholz	Treasurer	Director	$0	$0	$0
Vickie Boriack	Chairman	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ross Johnston	Secretary	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Matsumori	Chairman	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Felch	Chairman	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	$447,186	$480,154	$410,172	$-32,968
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$497,576	$364,312	$445,455	$133,264
2023	$298,856	$298,379	$349,693	$477
2022	$448,821	$220,264	$351,330	$228,557
2021	$80,827	$108,602	$210,671	$-27,775

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery