POWERHOUSE SCIENCE CENTER

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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

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DANIELA CALVITTI

Phone

9166745000

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

POWERHOUSE SCIENCE CENTER, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $13.6M represent 27 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE POWERHOUSE SCIENCE CENTER IS A DYNAMIC, REGIONAL HUB THAT ENGAGES AND INSPIRES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO EXPLORE THE WONDERS, POSSIBILITIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCIENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,065,263 Revenue: $2,688,617

OPERATION OF THE SCIENCE CENTER REQUIRES SKILLED AND DYNAMIC STAFF, WITH RELATED EXPENSES, AS WELL AS OPERATING THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES THE MUSEUM. THESE STAFF BRING THE EXCITEMENT OF STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS) TO ALL WHO VISIT, AND ALSO CONDUCT ALL OF THE FUNCTIONS REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM AUDIENCE INCLUDES PAID VISITORS, SCHOOL GROUPS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND ALL ATTENDEES TO SPECIAL PROGRAMMING. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS, LIVE PLANETARIUM SHOWS DELIVERED BY STAFF, SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, MEMBER EVENTS, ADULT FOCUSED PROGRAMS, AND MORE. STAFFING ALSO INCLUDES ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT FUNCTIONS FOR OPERATING EVERY ASPECT OF THE MUSEUM. STAFF CREATE AND REPAIR THE HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND DEVELOP NEW PROGRAMMING THAT MEETS EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS, AND MEET OUR HIGH STANDARDS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES. THE SCIENCE CENTER SERVES VISITORS WHO COME FROM THE ENTIRE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS WELL AS TOURISTS FROM THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA AND BEYOND.

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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 $3,013,321

Program Service Revenue $2,664,617

Investment Income $29,191

Other Revenue $255,633

TOTAL REVENUE $5,962,762

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,771,911

Fundraising Expenses $350,067

Program Expenses $5,065,263

Other Expenses $3,710,222

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,482,133

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,962,762	$7,718,795	-0.2%
Expenses	$6,482,133	$6,800,291	0.0%
Net Income	$-519,371	$918,504	-1.6%

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

$290,425

Total Directors

$190,425

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANDREA DURHAM THRU 11725	INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$187,000	$3,425	$190,425
DANIELA CALVITTI	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	40.00	Officer	$100,000	$0	$100,000
JITA PANDYA BUNO	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE HANSEN	VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE STAINES	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF GRUBBS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE WONG	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FARRES EVERLY	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BINDA MANGAT	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DUSTY MILLER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA FOSTER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL GALANE	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JUDY KJELSTROM	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CELESTE CHIN	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARRY LASWELL	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM SMALLS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEG BIRMINGHAM	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MABEL SALON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS WOODS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SIMEON GANT	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAJORIE SOLOMON	DIRECTOR	5.00	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
2025	$5,962,762	$6,482,133	$60,067,953	$-519,371
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$7,754,308	$6,570,963	$64,561,140	$1,183,345
2022	$7,088,630	$4,648,970	$66,254,950	$2,439,660
2021	$5,257,147	$1,399,373	$64,778,335	$3,857,774
2020	$5,680,646	$1,505,265	$62,690,435	$4,175,381
2019	$4,060,397	$1,491,496	$54,386,512	$2,568,901
2018	$2,489,579	$1,426,952	$50,059,539	$1,062,627