SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM

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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

2001

Legal Domicile

Phone

5414826767

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 130% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 49% operating margin.

Mission

TO INSPIRE WONDER AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND STIMULATE CREATIVE EXPLORATION THROUGH INTERACTIVE SCIENCE AND THE ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $912,853

TO INSPIRE WONDER AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND STIMULATE CREATIVE EXPLORATION THROUGH INTERACTIVE SCIENCE AND THE ARTS. WE OFFER A SCIENCE CENTER WITH HANDS-ON EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR...

TO INSPIRE WONDER AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND STIMULATE CREATIVE EXPLORATION THROUGH INTERACTIVE SCIENCE AND THE ARTS. WE OFFER A SCIENCE CENTER WITH HANDS-ON EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENT AND TEACHERS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT NORMALLY BENEFITS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR.

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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 $2,052,863

Program Service Revenue $343,707

Investment Income $18,767

Other Revenue $29,886

TOTAL REVENUE $2,445,223

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $735,526

Fundraising Expenses $32,393

Program Expenses $912,853

Other Expenses $505,868

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,241,394

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,445,223	$1,061,470	+1.3%
Expenses	$1,241,394	$1,031,432	+0.2%
Net Income	$1,203,829	$30,038	+39.1%

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
ANDREW OWEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER JENSEN-HAXEL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHEILA FOSTER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLLE ALEMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CASSANDRA DEXTER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE GORE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PIPER VON CHAMIER	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD LEVITT	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNY TAYLOR	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRK DRAKE	Secretary	1.00	Officer 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
2024	$2,445,223	$1,241,394	$2,408,607	$1,203,829
2023	$1,061,470	$1,031,432	$1,282,327	$30,038
2022	$872,627	$1,072,372	$1,265,215	$-199,745
2021	$1,122,594	$885,722	$1,437,055	$236,872
2020	$882,413	$1,106,633	$1,411,441	$-224,220
2019	$1,138,297	$1,286,944	$1,657,675	$-148,647
2018	$1,050,470	$1,111,410	$1,611,721	$-60,940