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Discovery World Ltd.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 39-1691578

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 08, 2015

Organization Profilediscoveryworld.org

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500 N Harbor DriveMilwaukee, WI 53202

(414) 765-8602

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

3.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

5th percentile

-27%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

16th percentile

$168,704

Higher top officer pay than 16% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.1% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-3.4%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

$65,108,427

Down $2,298,504 (-3.4%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$38,646,892

Down $2,224,684 (-5.4%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$26,461,535

Down $73,820 (-0.3%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Up

$8,186,226

Up $1,055,832 (+15%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$10,389,090

Down $87,993 (-0.8%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

-$2,202,864

Up $1,143,825 (+34%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$100M$50M$0Assets 2010: $82,847,000Liabilities 2010: $25,944,342Net Assets 2010: $56,902,6582010Assets 2011: $76,563,515Liabilities 2011: $27,125,195Net Assets 2011: $49,438,3202011Assets 2012: $70,980,465Liabilities 2012: $26,832,513Net Assets 2012: $44,147,9522012Assets 2013: $67,406,931Liabilities 2013: $26,535,355Net Assets 2013: $40,871,5762013Assets 2014: $65,108,427Liabilities 2014: $26,461,535Net Assets 2014: $38,646,8922014Assets 2015: $63,324,351Liabilities 2015: $23,599,684Net Assets 2015: $39,724,6672015Assets 2016: $60,572,585Liabilities 2016: $23,499,072Net Assets 2016: $37,073,5132016Assets 2017: $59,461,470Liabilities 2017: $3,988,903Net Assets 2017: $55,472,5672017Assets 2018: $59,640,500Liabilities 2018: $6,610,883Net Assets 2018: $53,029,6172018Assets 2019: $57,678,160Liabilities 2019: $5,077,402Net Assets 2019: $52,600,7582019Assets 2020: $53,614,713Liabilities 2020: $3,458,653Net Assets 2020: $50,156,0602020Assets 2021: $54,832,813Liabilities 2021: $3,347,238Net Assets 2021: $51,485,5752021Assets 2022: $51,410,712Liabilities 2022: $2,682,937Net Assets 2022: $48,727,7752022Assets 2023: $50,429,159Liabilities 2023: $2,388,336Net Assets 2023: $48,040,8232023Assets 2024: $48,248,410Liabilities 2024: $1,294,115Net Assets 2024: $46,954,2952024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$65,108,427
Liabilities$26,461,535
Net Assets$38,646,892
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$20M$10M$0-$10MExpenses 2010: $10,739,4142010Expenses 2011: $10,983,3742011Revenue 2012: $5,817,399Expenses 2012: $11,145,380Net Income 2012: -$5,327,9812012Revenue 2013: $7,130,394Expenses 2013: $10,477,083Net Income 2013: -$3,346,6892013Revenue 2014: $8,186,226Expenses 2014: $10,389,090Net Income 2014: -$2,202,8642014Revenue 2015: $11,330,311Expenses 2015: $10,214,888Net Income 2015: $1,115,4232015Revenue 2016: $7,579,835Expenses 2016: $10,246,930Net Income 2016: -$2,667,0952016Revenue 2017: $19,509,718Expenses 2017: $9,457,339Net Income 2017: $10,052,3792017Revenue 2018: $6,415,449Expenses 2018: $8,782,750Net Income 2018: -$2,367,3012018Revenue 2019: $8,804,978Expenses 2019: $9,396,122Net Income 2019: -$591,1442019Revenue 2020: $5,004,309Expenses 2020: $7,625,967Net Income 2020: -$2,621,6582020Revenue 2021: $7,226,516Expenses 2021: $5,984,386Net Income 2021: $1,242,1302021Revenue 2022: $5,434,169Expenses 2022: $7,738,075Net Income 2022: -$2,303,9062022Revenue 2023: $7,505,313Expenses 2023: $8,620,464Net Income 2023: -$1,115,1512023Revenue 2024: $7,692,362Expenses 2024: $8,985,856Net Income 2024: -$1,293,4942024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$8,186,226
Expenses$10,389,090
Net Income-$2,202,864
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 8, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$9,164,001
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Discovery World educates, motivates,mobilizes and inspires the innovators and entrepreneurs of the

Discovery World educates, motivates, mobilizes and inspires the innovators and entrepreneurs of the 21st century. We connect innovation, science, and technology with exploration, environment, and our Great Lakes freshwater resources through interactive exhibits and experimental learning programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$54,380,332$51,009,306▼ $3,371,026
Pledges and Grants Receivable$3,667,048$3,267,941▼ $399,107
Loans From Officers Directors$2,600,000$2,600,000→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$474,257$996,430▲ $522,173
Intangible Assets$383,330$255,074▼ $128,256
Accounts Receivable$116,553$91,860▼ $24,693
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$27,672$70,878▲ $43,206
Inventories for Sale or Use$24,639$999▼ $23,640
Total Assets$67,406,931$65,108,427▼ $2,298,504
Other Assets Total$8,333,100$9,415,939▲ $1,082,839
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$22,870,000$22,745,000▼ $125,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$777,188$777,844▲ $656
Deferred Revenue$288,167$338,691▲ $50,524
Total Liabilities$26,535,355$26,461,535▼ $73,820
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$53,518,112$51,870,980▼ $1,647,132
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$348,403$357,163▲ $8,760
Unrestricted Net Assets$-12,994,939$-13,581,251▼ $586,312
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$40,871,576$38,646,892▼ $2,224,684
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$67,406,931$65,108,427▼ $2,298,504

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$43,015,722$13,113,878$56,129,600
Other Land Buildings$7,826,037$21,886,051$29,712,088
Equipment$167,547$3,831,455$3,999,002
Other Assets Org$5,006--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2014$348,403-▲ $8,760-$357,163
2013$348,403---$348,403
2012$348,403---$348,403
2011$348,403---$348,403
2010$348,403---$348,403
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay16th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joel Brennan--$155,104$35,369$181,127
Joel BrennanCEO and PresidentFT$168,704-$168,704
Paul Krajniak--$135,000$9,757$154,103

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Randy CrockerBoard Chair
Gary GrunauVice Chair
Terrence McmahonVice Chair
Colin BoydDirector
David DenomieDirector
Dennis KrakauDirector
Greg GomezDirector
Heather HipkeDirector
Henry HissrichDirector
Jayne HladioDirector
Jim KanterDirector
John LinnenDirector
Jon DonahueDirector
Josh GimbelDirector
Karl GouverneurDirector
Kevin LindseyDirector
Mary Jo LaydenDirector
Michael CudahyDirector
Sharon AdamsDirector
Sherry HusaDirector
Tim BehlingDirector
Val KlumpDirector
Bruce KeyesSecretary
Varun LaroyiaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,261,777
Program Service Revenue
$2,640,033
Investment Income
$41,735
Other Revenue
$242,681
All Other Contributions
$4,695,394
Change in Net Assets
$-2,202,864
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,968,095
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,420,995
Total Fundraising Expense$294,174
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$3,383,940$304,239$0$3,688,179
Other Salaries and Wages$2,408,019$76,167$139,201$2,623,387
Interest$628,141$69,793$0$697,934
Occupancy$496,428$55,159$0$551,587
Other Employee Benefits$264,696$18,524$25,410$308,630
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$145,593$48,531$75,000$269,124
Insurance$219,443$18,454$0$237,897
Office Expenses$215,830$16,850$3,628$236,308
Payroll Taxes$192,508$11,900$15,446$219,854
Advertising$197,461$29$4,867$202,357
Other Expenses$167,739$12,925$0$180,664
Fees for Services Other$108,520$18,995$26,400$153,915
Conferences and Meetings$22,015$16,390$780$39,185
Fees for Services Accounting$0$26,396$0$26,396
Fees for Services Legal$7,915$2,638$0$10,553
All Other Expenses$-117,574$89,404$3,442$-24,728
Total Functional Expenses$9,265,154$829,762$294,174$10,389,090
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$336,815
Fundraising Direct Expenses$124,482
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$336,815$336,815$124,482$212,333
Total Events$336,815$336,815$124,482$212,333
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Michael CudahyBoard MemberLoan to OrganizationNo$2,600,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,600,000$2,600,000→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Discovery World Ltd
EIN
39-1691578
Phone
4147658602
Address
500 N HARBOR DRIVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

Signing Officer

Name
Nicole Cook
Title
CFO
Phone
4147658602
Signed
2015-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nicole Cook
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
40
Independent Board Members
40
Employees
202
Volunteers
180

Preparer

Firm
Krause & Associates SC
Address
1214 Bridge Street, Grafton, WI 53024
Preparer
David Krause
Phone
2623779988
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The board reviews a draft of the 990 and related schedules prior to filing with the IRS.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Board members complete a conflict of interest form, which is kept on file. The CEO reviews for potential conflicts.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Organization compares compensation levels to the Guidestar wage and salary survey and to other benchmarks. Compensation of the CEO and Executive Director is determined by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. New hires require written approval from the hiring manager, the CEO and the CFO. This approval includes pay rate. All changes in compensation must be signed by the immediate supervisor, the CEO and the CFO. Board member serve as volunteers and are not compensated.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The Organization compares compensation levels to the Guidestar wage and salary survey and to other benchmarks. New hires require written approval from the hiring manager, the CEO and the CFO. This approval includes pay rate. All changes in compensation must be signed by the immediate supervisor, the CEO and the CFO. Board member serve as volunteers and are not compensated.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Public documents are available upon request during normal business hours.”

Pt VI, Line 2

“Directors Michael Cudahy and Kevin Lindsey are both officers in the same business entity.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24F

“Postage 18383. 15753. 2630. 0. Dues and subscriptions 9265. 4479. 1414. 3372. Telephone 47834. 36140. 11694. 0. Supplies 151545. 98757. 52788. 0. Miscellaneous 59489. 38541. 20878. 70. Allocation to ubi -311244. -311244. 0. 0.”

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$65,108,427
Liabilities
$26,461,535
Net assets
$38,646,892
Revenue
$8,186,226
Expenses
$10,389,090
Net income
-$2,202,864
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$48.2$1.29$47.0$7.69$8.99$1.29
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$50.4$2.39$48.0$7.51$8.62$1.12
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$51.4$2.68$48.7$5.43$7.74$2.30
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$54.8$3.35$51.5$7.23$5.98$1.24
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$53.6$3.46$50.2$5.00$7.63$2.62
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$57.7$5.08$52.6$8.80$9.40$0.59
2018Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$59.6$6.61$53.0$6.42$8.78$2.37
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$59.5$3.99$55.5$19.5$9.46$10.1
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$60.6$23.5$37.1$7.58$10.2$2.67
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$63.3$23.6$39.7$11.3$10.2$1.12
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$65.1$26.5$38.6$8.19$10.4$2.20
2013Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$67.4$26.5$40.9$7.13$10.5$3.35
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$71.0$26.8$44.1$5.82$11.1$5.33
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$76.6$27.1$49.4$11.0
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$82.8$25.9$56.9$10.7