GREAT EXPLORATIONS INC

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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

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ANGELINE HOWELL

Phone

7278218992

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GREAT EXPLORATIONS INC, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF GREAT EXPLORATIONS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS TO STIMULATE LEARNING THROUGH CREATIVITY, PLAY, AND EXPLORATION. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH DIVERSE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,648,358 Revenue: $2,048,218

MUSEUM PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN TO LEARN BY ENCOURAGING CREATIVITY, PLAY AND EXPLORATION. THESE INCLUDE EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES WITH BOTH SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL FOCUS.

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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 $955,272

Program Service Revenue $2,048,218

Investment Income $24,975

Other Revenue $-38,625

TOTAL REVENUE $2,989,840

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,506,185

Fundraising Expenses $448,657

Program Expenses $2,648,358

Other Expenses $964,352

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,470,537

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,989,840	$3,169,801	-0.1%
Expenses	$3,470,537	$3,349,467	+0.0%
Net Income	$-480,697	$-179,666	+1.7%

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

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

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

$284,237

Total Directors

$113,929

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MELISSA PINKERTON	CHAIR	0.75	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN CARLAN	VICE CHAIR	0.75	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RAINER PELZEL	TREASURER	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORDAN LOEBEL	SECRETARY	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE CHILDS	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA COTHRON	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTHA FABELO MD	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX JABER	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALICIA JACKSON	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON JENSEN	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
VANESSA KING	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTORIA MAZUR	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN MICHALSKI	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
BHUMI UPADHYAY	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
BROOKS WALLINGTON	TRUSTEE	0.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELINE HOWELL	CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$113,929	$0	$113,929
LAUREL GINN	CFO	40.00	Officer	$79,200	$0	$79,200
ALAN KAHLE	COO	40.00	Officer	$91,108	$0	$91,108

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	$2,989,840	$3,470,537	$2,556,986	$-480,697
2024	$3,169,801	$3,349,467	$2,994,306	$-179,666
2023	$2,799,467	$2,578,037	$3,238,439	$221,430
2022	$3,067,549	$2,447,350	$3,260,531	$620,199
2021	$1,902,015	$1,716,170	$2,633,597	$185,845
2019	$2,095,129	$2,348,862	$2,602,120	$-253,733
2018	$3,150,007	$2,257,123	$3,435,332	$892,884