FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY FKA DISCOVERY CENTER SCIENCE MUSEUM (EIN 742541265) - 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

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BENJAMIN REYNOLDS

Phone

9704162726

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY FKA DISCOVERY CENTER SCIENCE MUSEUM, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MUSEUM CREATES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO LEARN, REFLECT AND HAVE FUN THROUGH HANDS-ON AND COLLECTIONS-BASED EXPLORATIONS IN SCIENCE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE. THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS PERMANENT AND TRAVELING EXHIBITS, VISITORS OF ALL AGES BENEFIT FROM LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT RESULT IN GREATER SCIENTIFIC LITERACY AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING OF OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

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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 $700,622

Program Service Revenue $993,409

Investment Income $19,541

Other Revenue $50,266

TOTAL REVENUE $1,763,838

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,547,610

Fundraising Expenses $280,651

Program Expenses $1,822,968

Other Expenses $808,543

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,356,153

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,763,838	$1,437,153	+0.2%
Expenses	$2,356,153	$2,008,278	+0.2%
Net Income	$-592,315	$-571,125	+0.0%

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

152

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

$87,852

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHANNON QUIST	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$26,728	$3,802	$30,530
LAURA VALDEZ	PRIOR EXEC D	40.00	Officer	$53,225	$4,097	$57,322
BENJAMIN REYNOLDS	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN DOUGLAS	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN EARLY	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT BEAUCHAMP	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS AHRENS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAYLAN FIGGS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY DIMARTINO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSI REED	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA EICHLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY SKOLD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALMA VIGO-MORALES	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2024	$1,763,838	$2,356,153	$6,734,350	$-592,315
2023	$1,437,153	$2,008,278	$7,011,771	$-571,125
2022	$2,044,911	$1,913,966	$7,419,060	$130,945
2021	$1,936,888	$1,476,976	$7,782,958	$459,912
2020	$1,629,228	$2,050,792	$6,891,940	$-421,564
2019	$1,684,689	$2,148,804	$7,472,522	$-464,115
2018	$1,363,107	$1,866,388	$7,908,639	$-503,281

FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY FKA DISCOVERY CENTER SCIENCE MUSEUM