Childrens Museum of Branch County … - Form 990 Financial Data

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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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Melissa Austin

Phone

5172275571

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Childrens Museum of Branch County Inc, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $283K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $68K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

To provide a community driven, child-centered space where children can explore, learn, and grow by engaging in interactive play with those who care about them.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $187,315

Over 14,500 visitors explored CMBC in 2025. The museum is home to hands-on, interactive educational exhibits in its 6500 sq ft home, 300 sf of which is retail space.

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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 $174,879

Program Service Revenue $58,005

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $49,858

TOTAL REVENUE $282,742

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $68,690

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $187,315

Other Expenses $145,667

TOTAL EXPENSES $214,357

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$282,742	$223,882	+0.3%
Expenses	$214,357	$136,465	+0.6%
Net Income	$68,385	$87,417	-0.2%

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

$26,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Shana Grife	Executive Director	010.00	Key Emp	$26,000	$0	$26,000
Deb Dally	Trustee	003.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jack Noblit	Trustee	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lauren Fern	Secretary	003.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa Austin	Treasurer	006.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kayla Gray	President	004.00	Officer 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	$282,742	$214,357	$419,740	$68,385
2024	$223,882	$136,465	$464,077	$87,417
2023	$271,289	$100,289	$376,230	$171,000

Childrens Museum of Branch County Inc