MIDWEST MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

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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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JESSICA LANDAU

Phone

8158959777

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

MIDWEST MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, founded in 2002, is a micro nonprofit that reported $69K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $109K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 57% operating deficit.

Mission

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE MIDWEST MUSEUM: ENCOURAGING OUR COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION OF NATURAL HISTORY USING SHARED EXPERIENCES THROUGH COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITS, AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $84,492 Revenue: $22,769

THE MIDWEST MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY OPENED IN 2005 AND HAS SINCE WELCOMED OVER 122,000 GUESTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. THE MUSEUM EXHIBITS A WORLD-CLASS COLLECTION OF MOUNTED ANIMALS FROM...

THE MIDWEST MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY OPENED IN 2005 AND HAS SINCE WELCOMED OVER 122,000 GUESTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. THE MUSEUM EXHIBITS A WORLD-CLASS COLLECTION OF MOUNTED ANIMALS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, GEOLOGICAL SPECIMENS, WORKS OF ART, AND LIVE ANIMALS. IT ALSO CONDUCTS EDUCATONAL OUTREACH AND PROVIDES A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMMING, ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF CULTURAL LIFE IN DEKALB 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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $43,162

Program Service Revenue $19,632

Investment Income $6

Other Revenue $6,551

TOTAL REVENUE $69,351

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $42,841

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $84,492

Other Expenses $66,366

TOTAL EXPENSES $109,207

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$69,351	$74,619	-0.1%
Expenses	$109,207	$148,097	-0.3%
Net Income	$-39,856	$-73,478	-0.5%

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

Total Directors

$19,884

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
COLLEEN RITTMEYER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY CYR	TREASURER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THERESA TVESH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA LANDAU	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	35.00	Director	$9,231	$0	$9,231
JEAN ERLENBORN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPHINE MISCH	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSLYN GOULD	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA HARRILL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MALWINA BARDONI	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	35.00	Director	$10,653	$0	$10,653

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	$69,351	$109,207	$648,383	$-39,856