INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY DISCOVERY CENTER INC (EIN 833364739) - 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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Nancy Bill

Phone

4803538044

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY DISCOVERY CENTER INC, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 47% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.9M, a strong 99% operating margin.

Mission

To be the world's center for providing STEM science-based education about the relationship between dark sky preservation, astronomy, space science and sustainable life on earth. Presentations were given, promotional materials were developed, and the facility architectural plans were completed.

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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 $1,822,746

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $79,173

Other Revenue $241

TOTAL REVENUE $1,902,160

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $19,957

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $25,851

TOTAL EXPENSES $25,851

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,902,160	$3,609,668	-0.5%
Expenses	$25,851	$62,062	-0.6%
Net Income	$1,876,309	$3,547,606	-0.5%

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

N/A

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
Scott Adams	Board Member	8	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jerry Butler	Board Member	15	Director	$0	$0	$0
Vicky Derksen	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Walt Franklin	Board Member	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alan Magazine	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tony Pistilli	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ted Blank	Board Member	15	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chandra Merica	Board Member	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joe Bill	President	40	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Esposito	Vice-President	20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Bill	Treasurer	35	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
April Sessner	Secretary	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Geoff Yazzetta	Board Member	4	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	$1,902,160	$25,851	$10,862,120	$1,876,309
2022	$3,609,668	$62,062	$5,194,158	$3,547,606
2021	$2,618,271	$25,673	$2,722,821	$2,592,598
2021	$2,618,271	$25,673	$2,672,871	$2,592,598
2020	$40,011	$23,903	$27,353	$16,108

INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY DISCOVERY CENTER INC