Wisconsin Museum of Nature and Culture (EIN 872028034) - 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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TOM OECHLER

Phone

4142786939

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-08-31

Wisconsin Museum of Nature and Culture, founded in 2021, is a major nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $103.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $102.6M, a strong 100% operating margin.

Mission

WMNC will continue constructing the new Milwaukee Public Museum facility to completion and will then continue as the owner and operator of the new museum.

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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 $102,866,932

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $162,547

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $103,029,479

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $25,126

Program Expenses $341,234

Other Expenses $379,677

TOTAL EXPENSES $404,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$103,029,479	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$404,803	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$102,624,676	N/A	N/A

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
PATTI MCKEITHAN	Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH MEEUSEN	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY WILLIAMS	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATTY YUNK	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES HENDERSON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEC FRASER	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KHALAF KHALAF	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEL PLANT	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN CENSKY	CEO	1.00	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	$103,029,479	$404,803	$164,997,073	$102,624,676

Wisconsin Museum of Nature and Culture