Liabilities / Assets
56th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
56th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
84th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
66th percentile
Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
17th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
23rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
90th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$63,324,351
Down $1,784,076 (-2.7%) from 2014
Net Assets
Up$39,724,667
Up $1,077,775 (+2.8%) from 2014
Liabilities
Down$23,599,684
Down $2,861,851 (-11%) from 2014
Revenue
Up$11,330,311
Up $3,144,085 (+38%) from 2014
Expenses
Down$10,214,888
Down $174,202 (-1.7%) from 2014
Net Income
Up$1,115,423
Up $3,318,287 (+151%) from 2014
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.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $51,009,306 | $48,720,689 | ▼ $2,288,617 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $3,267,941 | $3,648,453 | ▲ $380,512 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $996,430 | $1,195,027 | ▲ $198,597 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $2,600,000 | $300,000 | ▼ $2,300,000 |
| Intangible Assets | $255,074 | $126,817 | ▼ $128,257 |
| Accounts Receivable | $91,860 | $126,813 | ▲ $34,953 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $70,878 | $80,518 | ▲ $9,640 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $999 | $1,567 | ▲ $568 |
| Total Assets | $65,108,427 | $63,324,351 | ▼ $1,784,076 |
| Other Assets Total | $9,415,939 | $9,424,467 | ▲ $8,528 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $22,745,000 | $22,470,000 | ▼ $275,000 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $777,844 | $485,591 | ▼ $292,253 |
| Deferred Revenue | $338,691 | $344,093 | ▲ $5,402 |
| Total Liabilities | $26,461,535 | $23,599,684 | ▼ $2,861,851 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $51,870,980 | $51,413,505 | ▼ $457,475 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $357,163 | $357,163 | → $0 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $-13,581,251 | $-12,046,001 | ▲ $1,535,250 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $38,646,892 | $39,724,667 | ▲ $1,077,775 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $65,108,427 | $63,324,351 | ▼ $1,784,076 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $41,160,752 | $15,065,229 | $56,225,981 |
| Other Land Buildings | $6,561,467 | $22,307,179 | $28,868,646 |
| Equipment | - | $3,557,020 | $3,557,020 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $998,470 | $1,605,030 | $2,603,500 |
| Other Assets Org | $5,611 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $357,163 | - | - | - | $357,163 |
| 2014 | $348,403 | - | ▲ $8,760 | - | $357,163 |
| 2013 | $348,403 | - | - | - | $348,403 |
| 2012 | $348,403 | - | - | - | $348,403 |
| 2011 | $348,403 | - | - | - | $348,403 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Brennan | - | - | $160,517 | $36,336 | $196,853 |
| Joel Brennan | CEO and President | FT | $179,417 | - | $179,417 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Randy Crocker | Board Chair |
| Michael Cudahy | Chair Emeritus |
| Gary Grunau | Vice Chair |
| Terrence Mcmahon | Vice Chair |
| Colin Boyd | Director |
| David Denomie | Director |
| Dennis Krakau | Director |
| Greg Gomez | Director |
| Heather Hipke | Director |
| Henry Hissrich | Director |
| Jayne Hladio | Director |
| Jim Kanter | Director |
| John Linnen | Director |
| Jon Donahue | Director |
| Joshua Gimbel | Director |
| Karl Gouverneur | Director |
| Kevin Lindsey | Director |
| Mary Jo Layden | Director |
| Sharon Adams | Director |
| Sherry Husa | Director |
| Tim Behling | Director |
| Val Klump | Director |
| Bruce Keyes | Secretary |
| Varun Laroyia | Treasurer |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 1 | $2,600,000 | Balance of Loan |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 1 | $461,349 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 1 | $41,374 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 3 | $3,102,723 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $6,959,797 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $3,255,091 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $291,259 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation Depletion | $3,262,681 | $296,888 | $0 | $3,559,569 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $2,226,456 | $64,589 | $156,130 | $2,447,175 |
| Interest | $623,155 | $69,239 | $0 | $692,394 |
| Occupancy | $452,453 | $50,273 | $0 | $502,726 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $155,872 | $51,957 | $75,000 | $282,829 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $251,255 | $15,702 | $15,590 | $282,547 |
| Other Expenses | $249,091 | $7,308 | $2,848 | $259,247 |
| Insurance | $234,523 | $19,386 | $0 | $253,909 |
| Payroll Taxes | $209,500 | $12,622 | $20,418 | $242,540 |
| Advertising | $225,779 | $37 | $377 | $226,193 |
| Office Expenses | $170,781 | $8,042 | $4,115 | $182,938 |
| Fees for Services Other | $118,308 | $19,354 | $11,764 | $149,426 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $19,552 | $11,071 | $390 | $31,013 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $0 | $26,812 | $0 | $26,812 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $953 | $318 | $0 | $1,271 |
| All Other Expenses | $-143,246 | $17,542 | $4,627 | $-121,077 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $9,190,905 | $732,724 | $291,259 | $10,214,888 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $11,066,439 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $10,214,888 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $10,214,888 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $851,551 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $365,835 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $93,279 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gala | $365,835 | $365,835 | $93,279 | $272,556 |
| Total Events | $365,835 | $365,835 | $93,279 | $272,556 |
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cudahy | Board Member | Forgiveness of Loan to Organization | No | $2,600,000 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $2,600,000 | $300,000 | ▼ $2,300,000 |
“The board reviews a draft of the 990 and related schedules prior to filing with the IRS.”
“Board members complete a conflict of interest form, which is kept on file. The CEO reviews for potential conflicts.”
“The Organization compares compensation levels to the Guidestar wage and salary survey and to other benchmarks. Compensation of the CEO 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.”
“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.”
“Public documents are available upon request during normal business hours.”
“Directors Michael Cudahy and Kevin Lindsey are both officers in the same business entity.”
“Director Jeff Ticknor is an employee of the Organization's main financial institution.”
“Postage 10174. 8189. 1138. 847.”
“Dues and subscriptions 6182. 3966. 1249. 967.”
“Telephone 46801. 42251. 4550. 0.”
“Supplies 112738. 109708. 1734. 1296.”
“Miscellaneous 19576. 9188. 8871. 1517.”
“Allocation to ubi -316548. -316548. 0. 0.”
“Per irs instructions, expenses related to rental income, fundraising events and sale of inventory are netted from revenue on form 990. The amounts are reported gross on the audited financial statements.”
“Per irs instructions, expenses related to rental income, fundraising events and sale of inventory are netted from revenue on form 990. The amounts are reported gross on the audited financial statements.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 12622 |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | CAMPS |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 2 | ADMISSIONS |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 3 | EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS |
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.