CURIODYSSEY (EIN 941262434) - 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

1953

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ARAGON BURLINGHAM

Phone

6503427755

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

CURIODYSSEY, founded in 1953, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $7.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

INSPIRE LOVE FOR SCIENCE AND CURIOSITY ABOUT THE WORLD TO CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,056,976

Program Service Revenue $1,832,022

Investment Income $135,479

Other Revenue $404,301

TOTAL REVENUE $6,428,778

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,000

Salaries & Benefits $5,302,581

Fundraising Expenses $936,108

Program Expenses $5,390,327

Other Expenses $2,143,681

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,452,262

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$6,428,778	$5,909,724	+0.1%
Expenses	$7,452,262	$6,659,128	+0.1%
Net Income	$-1,023,484	$-749,404	+0.4%

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

405

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

$231,020

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ASHISH MOTIVALA	CHAIR (START 06/12/24)	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREL MIRANDA	CHAIR (THRU 06/12/24)	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANU DATTA	VICE CHAIR (THRU 09/11/24)/ DIRECTOR	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMAR MEHTA	DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR (START 9/1/24)	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA IRVIN	SECRETARY	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE WRIGHT	TREASURER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PABLO QUINTANILLA	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN BERGER	DIRECTOR (START 05/15/24)	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN CALIHAN	DIRECTOR (START 05/15/24)	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE CAMPBELL	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA DIERCKS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUAN CARLOS GALA	DIRECTOR (START 05/15/24)	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM HEKKERS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISON KEENAN	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIELLE KLING	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA TERESA LOPEZ	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG MICHAELS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MERIEL OWEN	DIRECTOR (START 05/15/24)	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID PAULING	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA WILLEY	DIRECTOR (START 05/15/24)	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VALERIE WONG	DIRECTOR (START 05/15/24)	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNY SHAIN	DIRECTOR (START 05/15/24)	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERRY WANG	DIRECTOR (THRU 06/12/24)	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA FITSPATRICK	DIRECTOR (THRU 06/12/24)	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARAGON BURINGHAM	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$220,787	$10,233	$231,020
MAUREEN GARRETT	CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$147,601	$18,300	$165,901
JESSA BARZELAY	CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$143,340	$13,005	$156,345
CLAUDIA N FINCH-MORALES	DIR. OF WILDLIFE	40.00	Highest	$110,096	$26,629	$136,725
SIERRA GONZALEZ	CHIEF SALES & MARKETING OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$139,696	$13,222	$152,918
KATHRYN A SULZNER	DIR. OF ANIMAL HEALTH & CONSERVATION	40.00	Highest	$119,766	$24,398	$144,164

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	$6,428,778	$7,452,262	$14,591,390	$-1,023,484
2023	$5,909,724	$6,659,128	$16,321,781	$-749,404
2022	$7,747,451	$4,963,382	$16,536,805	$2,784,069
2021	$5,379,792	$3,673,397	$14,661,519	$1,706,395
2020	$3,771,596	$4,193,495	$13,302,387	$-421,899
2019	$5,161,929	$5,163,996	$16,454,405	$-2,067
2018	$6,402,181	$4,532,527	$16,543,009	$1,869,654

CURIODYSSEY