BUENA VISTA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (EIN 770401050) - 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

1995

Legal Domicile

Phone

6613246350

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BUENA VISTA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $264K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $318K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT NATURAL HISTORY.

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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 $146,916

Program Service Revenue $58,012

Investment Income $1,847

Other Revenue $56,864

TOTAL REVENUE $263,639

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $164,059

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $317,685

Other Expenses $153,626

TOTAL EXPENSES $317,685

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$263,639	$189,142	+0.4%
Expenses	$317,685	$275,915	+0.2%
Net Income	$-54,046	$-86,773	-0.4%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CAROL BOWMAN	President	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DAVE HANLEY	VP/Secretary	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JEFF JOHNSON	Treasurer	10.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$263,639	$317,685	$898,709	$-54,046
2022	$189,142	$275,915	$968,471	$-86,773
2021	$293,383	$231,127	$1,058,720	$62,256
2020	$191,586	$214,863	$1,009,613	$-23,277
2019	$294,724	$277,222	$937,642	$17,502
2018	$328,185	$243,703	$928,526	$84,482

BUENA VISTA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY