Civic Intelligence

The Discovery Museums Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 04-2741645

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 10, 2020

Organization ProfileDISCOVERYACTON.ORG
177 Main StreetActon, MA 01720

(978) 264-4200

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

31st percentile

-2.1%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$196,870

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.8% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-0.6%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

7.3%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Down

$9,270,645

Down $52,848 (-0.6%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$8,428,074

Down $350,515 (-4.0%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$842,571

Up $297,667 (+55%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,897,115

Up $196,760 (+7.3%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$2,958,531

Up $466,265 (+19%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$61,416

Down $269,505 (-130%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,932,016Liabilities 2010: $512,580Net Assets 2010: $1,419,4362010Assets 2011: $2,252,803Liabilities 2011: $511,686Net Assets 2011: $1,741,1172011Assets 2012: $2,115,340Liabilities 2012: $541,364Net Assets 2012: $1,573,9762012Assets 2013: $2,295,269Liabilities 2013: $448,329Net Assets 2013: $1,846,9402013Assets 2014: $3,931,852Liabilities 2014: $481,886Net Assets 2014: $3,449,9662014Assets 2015: $7,250,517Liabilities 2015: $492,883Net Assets 2015: $6,757,6342015Assets 2016: $8,292,265Liabilities 2016: $434,992Net Assets 2016: $7,857,2732016Assets 2017: $10,100,166Liabilities 2017: $1,445,016Net Assets 2017: $8,655,1502017Assets 2018: $9,323,493Liabilities 2018: $544,904Net Assets 2018: $8,778,5892018Assets 2019: $9,270,645Liabilities 2019: $842,571Net Assets 2019: $8,428,0742019Assets 2020: $8,976,653Liabilities 2020: $773,184Net Assets 2020: $8,203,4692020Assets 2021: $11,301,287Liabilities 2021: $1,246,647Net Assets 2021: $10,054,6402021Assets 2022: $12,128,266Liabilities 2022: $2,093,261Net Assets 2022: $10,035,0052022Assets 2023: $12,781,455Liabilities 2023: $2,037,888Net Assets 2023: $10,743,5672023Assets 2024: $12,714,046Liabilities 2024: $1,907,241Net Assets 2024: $10,806,8052024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$9,270,645
Liabilities$842,571
Net Assets$8,428,074
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $1,223,1072010Expenses 2011: $1,353,9002011Expenses 2012: $1,469,4772012Revenue 2013: $1,882,704Expenses 2013: $1,630,016Net Income 2013: $252,6882013Revenue 2014: $3,322,402Expenses 2014: $1,542,851Net Income 2014: $1,779,5512014Revenue 2015: $5,001,887Expenses 2015: $1,508,444Net Income 2015: $3,493,4432015Revenue 2016: $3,014,270Expenses 2016: $1,662,836Net Income 2016: $1,351,4342016Revenue 2017: $2,732,748Expenses 2017: $1,841,437Net Income 2017: $891,3112017Revenue 2018: $2,700,355Expenses 2018: $2,492,266Net Income 2018: $208,0892018Revenue 2019: $2,897,115Expenses 2019: $2,958,531Net Income 2019: -$61,4162019Revenue 2020: $2,071,191Expenses 2020: $2,334,603Net Income 2020: -$263,4122020Revenue 2021: $4,406,909Expenses 2021: $2,557,721Net Income 2021: $1,849,1882021Revenue 2022: $3,493,435Expenses 2022: $3,513,070Net Income 2022: -$19,6352022Revenue 2023: $4,561,122Expenses 2023: $3,937,186Net Income 2023: $623,9362023Revenue 2024: $4,129,226Expenses 2024: $4,101,486Net Income 2024: $27,7402024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$2,897,115
Expenses$2,958,531
Net Income-$61,416
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 10, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,938,046
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To spark delight in learning by igniting curiosity and creativity in children and adults, as they discover together the joys of science, nature, and play.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,014,428$7,828,502▼ $185,926
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$786,098$943,807▲ $157,709
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$239,460$288,428▲ $48,968
Accounts Receivable$89,900$85,389▼ $4,511
Pledges and Grants Receivable$172,037$82,244▼ $89,793
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$28,115-
Inventories for Sale or Use$21,570$11,460▼ $10,110
Total Assets$9,323,493$9,270,645▼ $52,848
Other Assets Total-$2,700-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$138,033$426,958▲ $288,925
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$280,799$269,717▼ $11,082
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$88,782$113,130▲ $24,348
Other Liabilities$37,290$32,766▼ $4,524
Total Liabilities$544,904$842,571▲ $297,667
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$8,273,287$8,030,974▼ $242,313
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$505,302$397,100▼ $108,202
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$8,778,589$8,428,074▼ $350,515
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$9,323,493$9,270,645▼ $52,848

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$6,452,232$1,850,465$8,302,697
Other Land Buildings$1,351,270-$1,351,270
Land$25,000-$25,000

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2019$239,460-▲ $48,968-$288,428
2018$263,778-▼ $24,318-$239,460
2017$229,373-▲ $34,405-$263,778
2016$204,776-▲ $24,597-$229,373
2015$216,971-▼ $12,195-$204,776
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Neil GordonChief Executive OfficerFT$184,347$12,523$196,870
Marie BeamDirector of DevelopmentFT$107,828-$107,828

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Harry HollenbergPresident
Antony DibonaDirector
Bruce OsterlingDirector
Cheryl BeaudoinDirector
Dr J Kevin NugentDirector
Dr Pamela GannonDirector
Dr Xuan KongDirector
Helen CraryDirector
Jeffrey GliddenDirector
Jose RiveraDirector
Justin Kliger EsqDirector
Lees StuntzDirector
Margaret a RamsayDirector
Paula Bentinck-smithDirector
Robert FerraraDirector
Dr Anthony RaoClerk
Andrew HowardTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Ream Design LLCLandscape Design4 NEW ENGLAND WAY 1, Ayer, MA 01432$160,029
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,385,016
Program Service Revenue
$1,318,448
Investment Income
$10,873
Other Revenue
$182,778
All Other Contributions
$845,943
Change in Net Assets
$-61,416

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,938,046
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-40,931
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$48,968
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,987,014
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,897,115
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,642,017
Other Expenses$1,316,514
Total Fundraising Expense$423,903
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,118,741$98,073$276,922$1,493,736
Depreciation Depletion$354,947$23,758$15,132$393,837
Occupancy$146,008$9,734$6,489$162,231
Payroll Taxes$111,055$9,736$27,490$148,281
All Other Expenses$64,077--$64,077
Other Expenses$55,387$22,697$76,296$55,387
Office Expenses$29,592$2,092$1,398$33,082
Advertising$32,280$185$123$32,588
Travel$20,714$1,713$4,836$27,263
Insurance$12,917$861$574$14,352
Interest$10,422$694$463$11,579
Total Functional Expenses$2,365,085$169,543$423,903$2,958,531

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,999,462
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,958,531
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,958,531
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$40,931
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$54,790
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$34,479$34,479-$34,479
Online Auction$20,311$20,311-$20,311
Total Events$54,790$54,790-$54,790
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sewer Betterment Obligation$32,766
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by management prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy that requires annual review and sign-off by all board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors and hiring committee review and approve the ceo's compensation on an annual basis. Employee salary raises are reviewed by the ceo and members of the board before implementation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Discovery Museum Inc
EIN
04-2741645
Phone
9782644200
Address
177 MAIN STREET, ACTON, MA 01720

Signing Officer

Name
Harry Hollenberg
Title
President
Phone
9782644200
Signed
2020-07-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Harry Hollenberg
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
108
Volunteers
130

Preparer

Firm
Newburg & Company Llp
Address
890 WINTER STREET SUITE 208, WALTHAM, MA 02451
Preparer
Howard Newburg
Phone
7818844100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Other -45,607. Adjustment for cumulative effect from change in accounting principle -292,461.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management has evaluated significant tax positions against the criteria established by professional standards and believes there are no such tax positions requiring accounting recognition in the financial statements. Management does not believe its evaluation of tax positions will significantly change within 12 months of december 31, 2019. Any changes in tax positions will be recorded when the ultimate outcome becomes known. Discovery museum, inc.'s income tax returns are subject to examination by taxing authorities generally for the years ended december 31, 2017, 2018, and 2019.”

PART V, LINE 4:

“Endowment funds are used to further the exempt purpose of the organization.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$9,270,645
Liabilities
$842,571
Net assets
$8,428,074
Revenue
$2,897,115
Expenses
$2,958,531
Net income
-$61,416
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.7$1.91$10.8$4.13$4.10$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.8$2.04$10.7$4.56$3.94$0.62
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.1$2.09$10.0$3.49$3.51$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.3$1.25$10.1$4.41$2.56$1.85
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.98$0.77$8.20$2.07$2.33$0.26
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.27$0.84$8.43$2.90$2.96$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.32$0.54$8.78$2.70$2.49$0.21
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$10.1$1.45$8.66$2.73$1.84$0.89
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.29$0.43$7.86$3.01$1.66$1.35
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.25$0.49$6.76$5.00$1.51$3.49
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.93$0.48$3.45$3.32$1.54$1.78
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.45$1.85$1.88$1.63$0.25
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.12$0.54$1.57$1.47
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.25$0.51$1.74$1.35
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.93$0.51$1.42$1.22