VENTURA COUNTY SCIENCE CENTER (EIN 920457185) - 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

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARCUS ERIKSEN

Phone

8188451040

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

VENTURA COUNTY SCIENCE CENTER is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $301K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 347% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $134K, a strong 44% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENSURE CITIZENS HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO MEET WITH CHALLENGES AHEAD IN THE 21ST CENTURY, WE MUST CREATE OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF FORMAL EDUCATION TO ENGAGE CITIZENS IN SCIENCE LITERACY AND SELF-RELIANCE. WE WORK TO PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION TO LEAD WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND CRITICAL THINKING TO MEET THE CHALLENGES IN AN INCREASING COMPLEX WORLD. THREE BIG IDEAS ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO THIS WORK: RESTORE THE BIOSPHERE, DESIGN THE FUTURE, AND ELEVATE ALL PEOPLE.

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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 $300,526

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $300,526

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $144,461

Other Expenses $167,017

TOTAL EXPENSES $167,017

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$300,526	$67,206	+3.5%
Expenses	$167,017	$38,889	+3.3%
Net Income	$133,509	$28,317	+3.7%

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

N/A

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
MARCUS ERIKSEN	President	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNA CUMMINS	Secretary	0.00	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	$300,526	$167,017	$186,941	$133,509
2023	$52,100	$26,985	$25,115	$25,115

VENTURA COUNTY SCIENCE CENTER