DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (EIN 942943891) - 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

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELISSA KAISER

Phone

7023823445

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $7.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF DISCOVERY CHILDRENS MUSEUM IS TO IGNITE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING BY FOSTERING A WELCOMING, VIBRANT, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL ARE INVITED TO ENGAGE IN PLAYFUL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

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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 $2,279,748

Program Service Revenue $2,097,744

Investment Income $267,010

Other Revenue $1,269,644

TOTAL REVENUE $5,914,146

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,943,798

Fundraising Expenses $932,965

Program Expenses $4,684,556

Other Expenses $3,120,927

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,064,725

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,914,146	$8,835,223	-0.3%
Expenses	$7,064,725	$6,499,620	+0.1%
Net Income	$-1,150,579	$2,335,603	-1.5%

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

127

Volunteers

537

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

$262,801

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BOYD NELSON	CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN HARTMANN	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUKEN SHAH	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA MILTENBERGER	VICE CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLON ENGLMAN	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY TIMPERLEY	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY LEVIN	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID GRAVATT	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON GREGOREC	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JHONE EBERT	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAMI DEMPSEY-GOUDIE	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN FARNSWORTH	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONN NICOLLI	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAMEEDA ABDUL-MUMIN	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD LEFKOWITZ	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TROY MOSER	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TARYN BRAGG MD	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF MIRACLE	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE THORNHILL	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY BADAIN	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WALTER FLORES-AQUIRRE	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACIE TRUESDALL MICHAELS	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF MOCHAL	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER WEISSMAN	TRUSTEE	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA KAISER	CEO	40.00	Officer	$262,801	$0	$262,801
JODI GUTSTEIN	VP OF MARKET	40.00	Highest	$120,957	$0	$120,957
CAITLIN SHEA	VP OF DEVELO	40.00	Highest	$118,921	$0	$118,921
SHIRLEY COHEN-MATTHEW	CFO	40.00	Highest	$109,669	$0	$109,669
GARY HALEAMAU	VP OF OPERAT	40.00	Highest	$108,256	$0	$108,256

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	$5,914,146	$7,064,725	$44,526,888	$-1,150,579
2024	$8,835,223	$6,499,620	$44,968,876	$2,335,603
2023	$7,910,692	$5,441,057	$42,631,924	$2,469,635
2022	$4,934,798	$5,105,180	$39,373,617	$-170,382
2021	$4,840,627	$4,442,936	$40,062,236	$397,691
2020	$4,325,062	$5,923,016	$40,144,787	$-1,597,954
2019	$4,081,332	$6,123,638	$41,496,413	$-2,042,306
2018	$3,520,765	$5,612,252	$43,882,008	$-2,091,487

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