DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER SCOTTSDALE (EIN 473160751) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SAM CAMPANA

Phone

6029097304

Tax Period

2018-07-01 to 2018-12-31

DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER SCOTTSDALE, founded in 2015, is a micro nonprofit that reported $3K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 99% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $22K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 758% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATE AND INSPIRE A GLOBAL AUDIENCE TO VALUE, THRIVE IN, AND CONSERVE (CONT. ON SCH O)CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1: DESERT ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES BASED ON SCIENTIFIC STUDIES IN SCOTTSDALE'S MCDOWELL SONORAN PRESERVE AND FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $2,612

TOTAL REVENUE $2,612

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $15,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $7,406

TOTAL EXPENSES $22,406

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$2,612	$198,948	-1.0%
Expenses	$22,406	$292,884	-0.9%
Net Income	$-19,794	$-93,936	-0.8%

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

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

$15,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRISTINE KOVACH	CHAIR	24.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE SURGUINE	VICE CHAIR	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNNE LAGARDE	SECRETARY	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE MILLER	TREASURER	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ART DECABOOTER	DIRECTOR	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA YAZZIE DEVINE	DIRECTOR	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN FUDALA	DIRECTOR	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN GRAHAM	DIRECTOR	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN GRUBER	DIRECTOR	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE HILTON	DIRECTOR	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM CAMPANA	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$15,000	$0	$15,000

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
2018	$198,948	$292,884	$19,794	$-93,936
2018	$2,612	$22,406	No data	$-19,794

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