ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER (EIN 841677611) - 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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ALEX TARIKA

Phone

9702362360

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $592K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE THROUGH LIFELONG DISCOVERY, EXPLORATION AND EDUCATION.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $339,421

Program Service Revenue $251,542

Investment Income $292

Other Revenue $802

TOTAL REVENUE $592,057

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $448,860

Fundraising Expenses $38,484

Program Expenses $505,006

Other Expenses $151,040

TOTAL EXPENSES $599,900

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$592,057	$486,622	+0.2%
Expenses	$599,900	$454,113	+0.3%
Net Income	$-7,843	$32,509	-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

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

$56,171

Total Directors

$56,171

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WILLIAM TURNER	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID HEIL	PRESIDENT/TREASURER	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES CUNNIFFE FAIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELENA MARQUEZ PHD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH MEADOR PHD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK MUNGER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREI RUCKENSTEIN PHD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARRY TEAGUE AIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DUNCAN WELLS MD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE MCBRIDE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVALYN GATES PHD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX TARIKA	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	30.00	Officer Director	$52,936	$3,235	$56,171
ALAN FLETCHER DMA	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
2025	$592,057	$599,900	$133,648	$-7,843
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$327,180	$292,594	$102,166	$34,586
2022	$167,204	$242,531	$64,394	$-75,327
2021	$120,066	$145,357	$137,986	$-25,291
2020	$220,633	$112,782	$163,877	$107,851
2019	$263,319	$257,259	$55,918	$6,060
2018	$316,644	$323,011	$60,318	$-6,367

ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER