Youth Science Center

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1962

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ron Chong

Phone

6268549825

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Youth Science Center, founded in 1962, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $255K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $357K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 40% operating deficit.

Mission

To inform instruct and inspire people of all ages and background to discover the excitement of science and technology learning through interaction.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $296,704 Revenue: $95,282

Science classes and workshops during school years and the summer.

Program 2

Expenses: $504 Revenue: $2,020

Science Musesum and learning center.

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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 $143,619

Program Service Revenue $97,302

Investment Income $14,297

Other Revenue $160

TOTAL REVENUE $255,378

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $569

Salaries & Benefits $243,912

Fundraising Expenses $30,000

Program Expenses $297,208

Other Expenses $82,608

TOTAL EXPENSES $357,089

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$255,378	$308,413	-0.2%
Expenses	$357,089	$341,483	+0.0%
Net Income	$-101,711	$-33,070	+2.1%

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

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
Ron Chong	Chairman	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Stan Liu	Vice Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Victor Wu	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Philip Teders	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Mayhall	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bruce Devis	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Bevans	Director	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
2024	$255,378	$357,089	$273,594	$-101,711
2023	$308,413	$341,483	$337,576	$-33,070
2022	$207,436	$230,729	$338,513	$-23,293
2021	$271,846	$250,114	$422,352	$21,732
2020	$230,545	$230,659	$380,723	$-114