LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER (EIN 640829058) - 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

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CINDY DEFRANCES

Phone

2288976039

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER INSPIRES CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND EXPLORATION

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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 $94,160

Program Service Revenue $1,130,330

Investment Income $10,780

Other Revenue $129,976

TOTAL REVENUE $1,365,246

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $761,588

Fundraising Expenses $70,072

Program Expenses $1,404,259

Other Expenses $879,913

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,641,501

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,365,246	$1,758,267	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,641,501	$1,352,582	+0.2%
Net Income	$-276,255	$405,685	-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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$100,924

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BROOKE ROBBINS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRETT WALKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNN FRISBY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN SANTA CRUZ	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTANY RIDGWAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM HARRIS	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYAN JACOBS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE KLEEKAMP	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANEL MOODY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY RATCLIFFE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE THOMPSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEG PAYMENT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA SANDAGE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE FORD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE MARTZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CINDY DEFRANCES	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$100,924	$0	$100,924

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	$1,365,246	$1,641,501	$5,561,781	$-276,255
2022	$1,758,267	$1,352,582	$6,055,284	$405,685
2021	$1,597,189	$1,244,871	$5,626,524	$352,318
2020	$846,743	$1,169,589	$5,204,245	$-322,846
2019	$1,045,560	$1,188,103	$5,396,954	$-142,543
2018	$1,164,754	$1,164,962	$5,475,345	$-208

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