DES MOINES CHILDRENS MUSEUM

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Phone

6306746498

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DES MOINES CHILDRENS MUSEUM, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $306K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO BUILD THE FOUNDATION OF LIFELONG LEARNING BY PROMOTING THE POWER OF PLAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $298,024 Revenue: $258,489

DES MOINES CHILDRENS MUSEUM CREATES SAFE PLACES THAT ENCOURAGE CHILD-LED PLAY. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS GENERATE AN EXPERIENCE OF PURPOSEFUL, MEANINGFUL PLAY TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO LEARN AND BUILD...

DES MOINES CHILDRENS MUSEUM CREATES SAFE PLACES THAT ENCOURAGE CHILD-LED PLAY. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS GENERATE AN EXPERIENCE OF PURPOSEFUL, MEANINGFUL PLAY TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO LEARN AND BUILD THEIR EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS.IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 71,800 VISITORS IN THE MUSEUM. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS A VARIETY OF WEEKLY EVENTS THAT INCLUDES CRAFTY LABS AND S.T.E.A.M. PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS SENSORY PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON AMAZING YOUNG LEARNERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES FOR A VARIETY OF SUMMER CAMPS OFFERING HALF DAY CAMPS FOR AGES 4-7 AND 7-9.THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO FOCUSED ON EVENT PROGRAMMING AT COMMUNITY EVENTS UNDER "MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS" WHERE COMMUNITY PARTNERS WERE SHOWCASED. THE ORGANIZATION IS PROUD TO STILL OFFER FREE AND REDUCED ADMISSION BY PARTICPATING IN MUSEUMS FOR ALL AND IOWA'S ADVENTURE PASS.

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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 $47,674

Program Service Revenue $258,489

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $306,163

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $230,015

Fundraising Expenses $2,078

Program Expenses $298,024

Other Expenses $82,615

TOTAL EXPENSES $312,630

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$306,163	$247,271	+0.2%
Expenses	$312,630	$217,147	+0.4%
Net Income	$-6,467	$30,124	-1.2%

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

125

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

$41,027

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JULIE BURTNETTE	CURRENT EXC DIR	40.00	Officer	$21,662	$1,612	$23,274
LAURA JOHNSON	PAST EXEC DIR	40.00	Officer	$17,753	$0	$17,753
AMANDA ARNOLD	Treasurer	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE WEILAND	BOARD MEMEBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN HUIATT	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNIKA SCHILKE	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICKELLE CURTIS	Secretary	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA WOLFORD	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE HENDERSON	President	40.00	Officer 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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$306,163	$312,630	$105,574	$-6,467
2022	$247,271	$217,147	$112,041	$30,124