MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY (EIN 620801926) - 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

1968

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JEFF KING

Phone

9016362370

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO LEARN HOW HISTORY, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND NATURE SHAPE THE MID-SOUTH.

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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 $3,058,175

Program Service Revenue $1,317,221

Investment Income $332,811

Other Revenue $457,234

TOTAL REVENUE $5,165,441

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,556,028

Fundraising Expenses $259,754

Program Expenses $2,556,103

Other Expenses $3,146,038

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,702,066

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,165,441	$4,043,222	+0.3%
Expenses	$5,702,066	$4,324,195	+0.3%
Net Income	$-536,625	$-280,973	+0.9%

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

$209,635

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MCKENZIE PODESTA	GENERAL COUNSEL	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY GOUDY	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAN COLEMAN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GWYN FISHER	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DUNCAN GALBREATH	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE GOWEN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERRY HAWKINS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID HUNT	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMILA SMITH-YOUNG	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON TUCKER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMEY MAKI	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM THOMPSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TILL 12/12/25	40.00	Officer	$209,635	$0	$209,635
JEFF KING	INTERIM EXEC. DIRECTOR BEG 12/12/25	1.00	Officer	$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	$5,165,441	$5,702,066	$9,143,732	$-536,625
2024	$4,043,222	$4,324,195	$9,044,142	$-280,973
2023	$4,161,053	$3,377,480	$9,216,220	$783,573
2022	$4,622,803	$2,356,436	$8,413,401	$2,266,367
2021	$3,293,679	$2,185,334	$7,243,926	$1,108,345
2020	$2,200,958	$2,897,714	$5,245,928	$-696,756
2019	$3,229,533	$3,149,724	$5,714,741	$79,809
2018	$3,152,943	$2,922,721	$5,714,309	$230,222

MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY