SCIENCE CENTER OF INQUIRY

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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

Phone

4808214005

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SCIENCE CENTER OF INQUIRY is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $11K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $12K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

THE SCIENCE CENTER OF INQUIRY SEEKS TO IMPROVE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING AND LITERACY THROUGH THE ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT OF LEARNERS (ESPECIALLY K-8) IN SEARCHING FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH INQUIRY-BASED, HANDS ON, STANDARDS DRIVEN, AND PERSONALLY ENGAGING EXPLORATIONS OF THE NATURAL WORLD. IT PROMOTES "SCIENCE INQUIRY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES BY ALL".

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $10,253

The Science Center of Inquiry continued its focus on improving scientific understanding and literacy through the development of inquiry-based, hands on, standards driven exploration of the natural...

The Science Center of Inquiry continued its focus on improving scientific understanding and literacy through the development of inquiry-based, hands on, standards driven exploration of the natural world.

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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 $11,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $11,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $10,253

Other Expenses $12,287

TOTAL EXPENSES $12,287

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$11,000	$10,000	+0.1%
Expenses	$12,287	$10,650	+0.2%
Net Income	$-1,287	$-650	+1.0%

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

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
JIM BROWN	Vice Chairman	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CINDY SANDERSON	Vice Chairman	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY WELCH	Vice Chairman	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB RAYBURN	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MITZI LEWISON	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENDA WILSON	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY LEBOFSKY	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEMOINE L MOTZ	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STU SCHULTZ	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS ANDERSEN	President	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA GESSAMAN	Secretary	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DELORES I NANCE	Treasurer	2.00	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
2025	$11,000	$12,287	$5,246	$-1,287
2024	$10,000	$10,650	$6,773	$-650
2023	$10,000	$9,587	$7,423	$413
2022	$11,925	$10,770	$7,010	$1,155
2021	No data	$10,599	$5,616	No data
2020	$7,850	$20,117	$16,215	$-12,267
2019	$6,058	$18,827	$28,703	$-12,769
2018	$46,376	$42,943	$41,510	$3,433