Childrens Museum of Bozeman Inc DBA Montana Science Center (EIN 810542194) - 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

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lauri Moss

Phone

4065229087

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Childrens Museum of Bozeman Inc DBA Montana Science Center, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit that reported $401K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $522K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

Our mission is to provide interactive learning experiences in science and technology that inspire creativity, innovation, and lead to real-world application.

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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 $244,049

Program Service Revenue $203,646

Investment Income $-59,215

Other Revenue $12,077

TOTAL REVENUE $400,557

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $210,259

Fundraising Expenses $118,359

Program Expenses $306,853

Other Expenses $311,267

TOTAL EXPENSES $521,526

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$400,557	$681,085	-0.4%
Expenses	$521,526	$695,855	-0.3%
Net Income	$-120,969	$-14,770	+7.2%

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

$27,949

Total Directors

$27,949

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Rose Heider	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$27,949	$0	$27,949
Lauri Moss	Chairman	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Hubbard	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
William Babbitt	Vice President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephen Pedersen	Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jen Burgett	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	$400,557	$521,526	$21,080	$-120,969
2023	$681,085	$695,855	$178,435	$-14,770
2022	$515,888	$609,534	$177,655	$-93,646
2021	$426,797	$483,709	$270,346	$-56,912
2020	$453,313	$434,980	$351,169	$18,333
2018	$310,543	$239,661	$183,852	$70,882

Childrens Museum of Bozeman Inc DBA Montana Science Center