Ventura County Discovery Center (EIN 770388093) - 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

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

John Bradley

Phone

8054447100

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Ventura County Discovery Center, founded in 1994, is a micro nonprofit that reported $35K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $165K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 368% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of the Ventura County Discovery Center is to create excitement about learning science in an environment that promotes curiosity, exploration, discovery, and creativity. It operates as a museum without walls, providing programs at schools and community venues.

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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 $10,000

Program Service Revenue $5,043

Investment Income $20,141

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $35,184

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $121,034

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $80,087

Other Expenses $43,570

TOTAL EXPENSES $164,604

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$35,184	$45,409	-0.2%
Expenses	$164,604	$147,145	+0.1%
Net Income	$-129,420	$-101,736	+0.3%

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

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Cathy Fudurich	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Bradley	Board Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ken Bauer	CFO	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Gail Bishop	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Christine Schieferle	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carrie Glicksteen	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Organ	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Terri Parks	Secretary	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Carol Roullard	Board Member	0.50	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$35,184	$164,604	$629,056	$-129,420
2023	$45,409	$147,145	$668,957	$-101,736
2022	$57,431	$109,744	$719,639	$-52,313
2021	$69,700	$133,986	$838,990	$-64,286
2020	$135,995	$164,026	$740,858	$-28,031
2019	$141,355	$175,334	$771,050	$-33,979
2018	$168,486	$197,237	$731,028	$-28,751

Ventura County Discovery Center