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Discovery Center

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 38-2274576

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Sep 04, 2018

Organization ProfileDISCOVERYCENTERKIDS.ORG
4102 West Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49006

(269) 372-0007

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.10x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

46th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$34,986

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.2% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

77th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

3.4%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$69,997

Up $11,049 (+19%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$63,325

Up $12,182 (+24%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$6,672

Down $1,133 (-15%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Up

$676,680

Up $22,300 (+3.4%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$664,498

Up $16,727 (+2.6%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$12,182

Up $5,573 (+84%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth77th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2011: $48,920Liabilities 2011: $6,090Net Assets 2011: $42,8302011Assets 2012: $13,045Liabilities 2012: $1,417Net Assets 2012: $11,6282012Assets 2013: $33,271Liabilities 2013: $4,867Net Assets 2013: $28,3742013Assets 2014: $15,145Liabilities 2014: $4,671Net Assets 2014: $10,4742014Assets 2015: $33,899Liabilities 2015: $84Net Assets 2015: $33,8152015Assets 2016: $44,618Liabilities 2016: $84Net Assets 2016: $44,5342016Assets 2017: $58,948Liabilities 2017: $7,805Net Assets 2017: $51,1432017Assets 2018: $69,997Liabilities 2018: $6,672Net Assets 2018: $63,3252018Assets 2019: $102,582Liabilities 2019: $7,386Net Assets 2019: $95,1962019Assets 2020: $87,208Liabilities 2020: $100,421Net Assets 2020: -$13,2132020Assets 2021: $105,933Liabilities 2021: $6,631Net Assets 2021: $99,3022021Assets 2022: $159,148Liabilities 2022: $3,380Net Assets 2022: $155,7682022Assets 2023: $114,590Liabilities 2023: $7,402Net Assets 2023: $107,1882023Assets 2024: $18,838Liabilities 2024: $10,930Net Assets 2024: $7,9082024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$69,997
Liabilities$6,672
Net Assets$63,325
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2011: $601,372Expenses 2011: $601,470Net Income 2011: -$982011Revenue 2012: $540,045Expenses 2012: $4,193,637Net Income 2012: -$3,653,5922012Revenue 2013: $588,424Expenses 2013: $571,678Net Income 2013: $16,7462013Revenue 2014: $560,324Expenses 2014: $578,847Net Income 2014: -$18,5232014Revenue 2015: $659,271Expenses 2015: $635,930Net Income 2015: $23,3412015Revenue 2016: $682,266Expenses 2016: $671,547Net Income 2016: $10,7192016Revenue 2017: $654,380Expenses 2017: $647,771Net Income 2017: $6,6092017Revenue 2018: $676,680Expenses 2018: $664,498Net Income 2018: $12,1822018Revenue 2019: $708,934Expenses 2019: $677,063Net Income 2019: $31,8712019Revenue 2020: $553,154Expenses 2020: $661,563Net Income 2020: -$108,4092020Revenue 2021: $691,551Expenses 2021: $579,036Net Income 2021: $112,5152021Revenue 2022: $808,156Expenses 2022: $751,690Net Income 2022: $56,4662022Revenue 2023: $759,167Expenses 2023: $807,747Net Income 2023: -$48,5802023Revenue 2024: $690,932Expenses 2024: $790,212Net Income 2024: -$99,2802024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$676,680
Expenses$664,498
Net Income$12,182
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Sep 4, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$678,181
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The discovery center endeavors to create an atmosphere where all children, six weeks through six years of age, can spend their days in a developmentally appropriate, child directed environment. In partnership with parents, experienced, trained staff nurture and educate children in a setting that recognizes the importance of play, a young child's need to be physically active, to become independent, and to develop a love for learning.

Care and education of children between the ages of six weeks and eight years.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$57,898$56,489▼ $1,409
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$13,508-
Total Assets$58,948$69,997▲ $11,049
Other Assets Total$1,050--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,805$6,672▼ $1,133
Total Liabilities$7,805$6,672▼ $1,133
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$51,143$63,325▲ $12,182
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$51,143$63,325▲ $12,182
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$58,948$69,997▲ $11,049
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Virginia MiddletonSecretaryFT$34,986$34,986
Robyn HamletTrusteeFT$31,697$31,697
Dawn RoblyerTreasurerPT$29,135$29,135
Karen PhillipsPresidentPT$15,372$15,372
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$803
Program Service Revenue
$677,342
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-1,465
All Other Contributions
$803
Change in Net Assets
$12,182
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$513,250
Other Expenses$151,248
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$344,348$21,980-$366,328
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$104,519$6,671-$111,190
Occupancy$67,200--$67,200
Payroll Taxes$33,588$2,144-$35,732
Office Expenses-$5,031-$5,031
Insurance-$4,946-$4,946
Fees for Services Other$3,971--$3,971
Advertising$2,660--$2,660
Conferences and Meetings$2,277--$2,277
Information Technology-$1,641-$1,641
Other Expenses$1,186--$1,186
All Other Expenses$270--$270
Total Functional Expenses$622,085$42,413$0$664,498
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,501
Fundraising Gross Income$36
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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

“Copies of form 990 and accompanying schedules are given for review to members of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The discovery center makes all governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Discovery Center
EIN
38-2274576
Phone
2693720007
Address
4102 WEST MICHIGAN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006

Signing Officer

Name
Dawn Roblyer
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2693720007
Signed
2018-09-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Phillips
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
32
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Seber Tans Plc
Address
555 W CROSSTOWN PARKWAY STE 304, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008
Preparer
Thomas J Horwath
Phone
2693438180
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The discovery center endeavors to create an atmosphere where all children, six weeks through eight years of age, can spend their days in a developmentally appropriate, child directed environment. In partnership with parents, experienced, trained staff nurture and educate children in a setting that recognizes the importance of play, a young child's need to be physically active, to become independent, and to develop a love for learning.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE DISCOVERY CENTER ENDEAVORS TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE ALL CHILDREN, SIX WEEKS THROUGH EIGHT YEARS OF AGE, CAN SPEND THEIR DAYS IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, CHILD DIRECTED ENVIRONMENT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS, EXPERIENCED, TRAINED STAFF NURTURE AND EDUCATE CHILDREN IN A SETTING THAT RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY, A YOUNG CHILD'S NEED TO BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, TO BECOME INDEPENDENT, AND TO DEVELOP A LOVE FOR LEARNING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COPIES OF FORM 990 AND ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES ARE GIVEN FOR REVIEW TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE DISCOVERY CENTER MAKES ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$69,997
Liabilities
$6,672
Net assets
$63,325
Revenue
$676,680
Expenses
$664,498
Net income
$12,182
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.69$0.79$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.01$0.11$0.76$0.81$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.16$0.81$0.75$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.01$0.10$0.69$0.58$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.10$0.01$0.55$0.66$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.01$0.10$0.71$0.68$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.06$0.68$0.66$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.01$0.05$0.65$0.65$0.01
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.68$0.67$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.66$0.64$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.01$0.56$0.58$0.02
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.59$0.57$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.54$4.19$3.65
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.01$0.04$0.60$0.60$0.00