Liabilities / Assets
76th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Great Explorations Inc
EIN 59-2763359 • 501(c)3 • St Petersburg, FL
Profile
The mission of great explorations children's museum is to stimulate learning through creativity, play, and exploration. This is achieved through diverse exhibits and programs that inspire children and families.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.33x
Liabilities / Revenue
73rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
17th percentile
Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
72nd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 3.8% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
13th percentile
Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
28th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$2,556,986
Down $437,320 (-15%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$845,995
Up $105,935 (+14%) from 2024
Net Assets
Down$1,710,991
Down $543,255 (-24%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$2,989,840
Down $179,961 (-5.7%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$3,470,537
Up $121,070 (+3.6%) from 2024
Net Income
Down-$480,697
Down $301,031 (-168%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $2,556,986
- Liabilities
- $845,995
- Net assets
- $1,710,991
- Revenue
- $2,989,840
- Expenses
- $3,470,537
- Net income
- -$480,697
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Jan 9, 2026
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $3,125,333
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The mission of Great Explorations Children's Museum is to stimulate learning through creativity, play, and exploration. This is achieved through diverse exhibits and programs that inspire children and families.
To stimulate learning through creativity, play and exploration.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,516,954 | $1,236,432 | ▼ $280,522 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $992,371 | $896,048 | ▼ $96,323 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $377,896 | $305,985 | ▼ $71,911 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $64,364 | $60,625 | ▼ $3,739 |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $18,692 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $22,620 | $14,351 | ▼ $8,269 |
| Investments Other Securities | $10,741 | $11,793 | ▲ $1,052 |
| Total Assets | $2,994,306 | $2,556,986 | ▼ $437,320 |
| Other Assets Total | $9,360 | $13,060 | ▲ $3,700 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $502,659 | $496,909 | ▼ $5,750 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $115,518 | $175,349 | ▲ $59,831 |
| Deferred Revenue | $121,883 | $123,737 | ▲ $1,854 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | - | $50,000 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $740,060 | $845,995 | ▲ $105,935 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $984,308 | $971,572 | ▼ $12,736 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $1,269,938 | $739,419 | ▼ $530,519 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $2,254,246 | $1,710,991 | ▼ $543,255 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $2,994,306 | $2,556,986 | ▼ $437,320 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Improvements | $293,183 | $1,872,593 | $2,165,776 |
| Equipment | $602,865 | $1,246,955 | $1,849,820 |
Endowment Activity
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7,087 | - | - | - | $7,087 |
| 2021 | $7,087 | - | - | - | $7,087 |
| 2020 | $7,087 | - | - | - | $7,087 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angeline Howell | CEO | FT | $113,929 | $113,929 |
| Alan Kahle | COO | FT | $91,108 | $91,108 |
| Laurel Ginn | CFO | FT | $79,200 | $79,200 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Melissa Pinkerton | Chair |
| Lauren Carlan | Vice Chair |
| Alex Jaber | Trustee |
| Alicia Jackson | Trustee |
| Bhumi Upadhyay | Trustee |
| Brooks Wallington | Trustee |
| Donna Cothron | Trustee |
| Jason Jensen | Trustee |
| Katherine Childs | Trustee |
| Martha Fabelo Md | Trustee |
| Megan Michalski | <