COSMOSPHERE INC (EIN 486120520) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1965

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JIM REMAR

Phone

6206622305

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COSMOSPHERE INC, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $11.5M represent 25 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE EXPLORATION OF SPACE BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, EXHIBITS, AND EXPERIENCES THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING THRU THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,673,545

Program Service Revenue $1,780,758

Investment Income $45,120

Other Revenue $911,615

TOTAL REVENUE $5,411,038

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,417,040

Fundraising Expenses $163,457

Program Expenses $4,162,453

Other Expenses $2,974,645

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,391,685

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,411,038	$4,455,590	+0.2%
Expenses	$5,391,685	$5,041,214	+0.1%
Net Income	$19,353	$-585,624	-1.0%

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

105

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

$187,831

Total Directors

$187,831

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GREG FAST	DIRECTOR (CITY REP)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORDAN FEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR CARTER FILE	DIRECTOR (HCC REP)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARISSA JACKSON	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WES KIMMEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE PRITCHETT	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN SPRINGER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MORGAN STARKWEATHER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBRA TEUFEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHEILA MEGGERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERICA SHOOK	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM REMAR	C.E.O.	40.00	Officer Director	$156,835	$30,996	$187,831
TERESA WAGNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY HOOVER	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$5,411,038	$5,391,685	$13,851,244	$19,353
2022	$4,455,590	$5,041,214	$11,373,453	$-585,624
2021	$5,989,265	$5,098,779	$12,276,263	$890,486
2020	$4,598,416	$4,229,296	$10,555,384	$369,120
2019	$5,476,326	$5,010,878	$11,255,815	$465,448
2018	$4,638,007	$4,973,222	$10,243,856	$-335,215

COSMOSPHERE INC