Civic Intelligence

Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 26-4486173

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Mar 17, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.MPDISCOVERYMUSEUM.ORG
5093 E Remus RdMT Pleasant, MI 48858

(989) 317-3221

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

3.26x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

5th percentile

-59%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Down

$2,787,732

Down $347,276 (-11%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$1,710,977

Down $196,065 (-10%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$1,076,755

Down $151,211 (-12%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Up

$329,935

Up $68,326 (+26%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$525,038

Up $49,485 (+10%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

-$195,103

Up $18,841 (+8.8%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2012: $2,680,729Liabilities 2012: $440,406Net Assets 2012: $2,240,3232012Assets 2014: $3,135,008Liabilities 2014: $1,227,966Net Assets 2014: $1,907,0422014Assets 2015: $2,787,732Liabilities 2015: $1,076,755Net Assets 2015: $1,710,9772015Assets 2016: $2,508,687Liabilities 2016: $703,166Net Assets 2016: $1,805,5212016Assets 2017: $2,263,973Liabilities 2017: $409,589Net Assets 2017: $1,854,3842017Assets 2018: $2,141,442Liabilities 2018: $295,638Net Assets 2018: $1,845,8042018Assets 2019: $2,021,570Liabilities 2019: $183,672Net Assets 2019: $1,837,8982019Assets 2020: $2,003,985Liabilities 2020: $122,257Net Assets 2020: $1,881,7282020Assets 2021: $2,061,413Liabilities 2021: $8,747Net Assets 2021: $2,052,6662021Assets 2022: $2,013,891Liabilities 2022: $16,935Net Assets 2022: $1,996,9562022Assets 2023: $2,063,691Liabilities 2023: $20,246Net Assets 2023: $2,043,4452023Assets 2024: $1,797,175Liabilities 2024: $18,511Net Assets 2024: $1,778,6642024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$2,787,732
Liabilities$1,076,755
Net Assets$1,710,977
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2012: $41,6722012Revenue 2014: $261,609Expenses 2014: $475,553Net Income 2014: -$213,9442014Revenue 2015: $329,935Expenses 2015: $525,038Net Income 2015: -$195,1032015Revenue 2016: $634,477Expenses 2016: $541,205Net Income 2016: $93,2722016Revenue 2017: $614,170Expenses 2017: $568,902Net Income 2017: $45,2682017Revenue 2018: $532,192Expenses 2018: $538,083Net Income 2018: -$5,8912018Revenue 2019: $523,133Expenses 2019: $537,092Net Income 2019: -$13,9592019Revenue 2020: $336,041Expenses 2020: $294,736Net Income 2020: $41,3052020Revenue 2021: $512,449Expenses 2021: $346,499Net Income 2021: $165,9502021Revenue 2022: $484,044Expenses 2022: $528,328Net Income 2022: -$44,2842022Revenue 2023: $641,729Expenses 2023: $602,130Net Income 2023: $39,5992023Revenue 2024: $426,294Expenses 2024: $695,966Net Income 2024: -$269,6722024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$329,935
Expenses$525,038
Net Income-$195,103
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Mar 17, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$334,888
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To spark creativity, nourish learning, and inspire the curiosity of children through self-directed discovery in an engaging, hands-on environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,268,948$2,145,041▼ $123,907
Pledges and Grants Receivable$647,147$362,305▼ $284,842
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$184,776$241,261▲ $56,485
Investments Other Securities$14,574$18,943▲ $4,369
Inventories for Sale or Use$17,073$18,626▲ $1,553
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$962$979▲ $17
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,528$577▼ $951
Total Assets$3,135,008$2,787,732▼ $347,276
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$1,204,641$1,051,315▼ $153,326
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,325$25,440▲ $2,115
Total Liabilities$1,227,966$1,076,755▼ $151,211
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,879,122$1,685,957▼ $193,165
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$24,574$23,943▼ $631
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$3,346$1,077▼ $2,269
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,907,042$1,710,977▼ $196,065
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,135,008$2,787,732▼ $347,276

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,544,271$128,689$1,672,960
Equipment$344,580$258,476$603,056
Land$256,190-$256,190

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$24,574-▼ $417-$23,943
2014$25,000-▼ $426-$24,574
2013$5,000$20,000--$25,000
2012-$5,000--$5,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sarah ChristensenChair
Erin AstleyVice Chair
Andy MarksBoard Member
Barbara LeonardBoard Member
Dave BarberiBoard Member
Ed ZebrowskiBoard Member
Jake RowleyBoard Member
Tod FurlongBoard Member
Angie PhysickSecretary
Amy ErvinTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$76,615
Program Service Revenue
$242,109
Investment Income
$545
Other Revenue
$10,666
All Other Contributions
$70,842
Change in Net Assets
$-195,103

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$329,935
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$3,991
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$333,926
Total Revenue per Form 990
$329,935
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$342,231
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$181,589
Total Fundraising Expense$24,947
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$116,434$44,303$3,281$164,018
Depreciation Depletion$130,809--$130,809
Interest$44,699--$44,699
Advertising$31,479--$31,479
All Other Expenses$10,205$7,954-$18,159
Occupancy$12,287$5,018-$17,305
Payroll Taxes$12,125$4,613$341$17,079
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,883-$10,883
Other Expenses$8,851-$21,315$8,851
Insurance$5,774$2,982-$8,756
Office Expenses-$4,434-$4,434
Information Technology$3,149--$3,149
Conferences and Meetings-$2,304-$2,304
Benefits to Members$1,218--$1,218
Other Employee Benefits$349$133$10$492
Travel-$209-$209
Total Functional Expenses$417,258$82,833$24,947$525,038

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$529,991
Expenses per Audited Statements$525,038
Total Expenses per Form 990$525,038
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$4,953
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$15,619
Fundraising Direct Expenses$4,953
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Music Concert$21,392$15,619$1,034$14,585
Total Events$21,392$15,619$4,953$10,666
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The financial director will review form 990 and present it to the board of directors during a regularly scheduled board meeting, the board secretary will sign the form 990.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Ed reviews annual disclosures”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Board approval of compensation with regular review of compensation of similar positions of other non-profit agencies in mid-michigan.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The form 990 is available to the general public by request at 5093 remus rd. Mt. Pleasant, mi 48858”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum
EIN
26-4486173
Phone
9893173221
Address
5093 E REMUS RD, MT PLEASANT, MI 48858

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Christensen
Title
Chair
Signed
2016-03-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarah Christensen
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
22

Preparer

Firm
Robert F Murray & Company Pc
Address
805 N BROWN STREET, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858-1931
Preparer
Keith O Frame CPA
Phone
9897721209
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Direct fundraising expenses 4,953 direct fundraising expenses -4,953”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4

“To provide operating funds in perpetuity”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

“Direct fundraising expenses 4,953”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Direct fundraising expenses 4,953”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS IN PERPETUITY
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,953
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,953
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FINANCIAL DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW FORM 990 AND PRESENT IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING, THE BOARD SECRETARY WILL SIGN THE FORM 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ED REVIEWS ANNUAL DISCLOSURES
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION WITH REGULAR REVIEW OF COMPENSATION OF SIMILAR POSITIONS OF OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES IN MID-MICHIGAN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY REQUEST AT 5093 REMUS RD. MT. PLEASANT, MI 48858
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,953 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -4,953
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B

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Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,787,732
Liabilities
$1,076,755
Net assets
$1,710,977
Revenue
$329,935
Expenses
$525,038
Net income
-$195,103
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.80$0.02$1.78$0.43$0.70$0.27
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.06$0.02$2.04$0.64$0.60$0.04
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.01$0.02$2.00$0.48$0.53$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.06$0.01$2.05$0.51$0.35$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$0.12$1.88$0.34$0.29$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.18$1.84$0.52$0.54$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.14$0.30$1.85$0.53$0.54$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$0.41$1.85$0.61$0.57$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.51$0.70$1.81$0.63$0.54$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.79$1.08$1.71$0.33$0.53$0.20
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.14$1.23$1.91$0.26$0.48$0.21
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.68$0.44$2.24$0.04