Chicago Fair Trade

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Katherine Bissell Cordova

Phone

8723561202

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Chicago Fair Trade, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $506K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 102% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Chicago Fair Trade cultivates a community dedicated to an economy that values the labor & dignity of all people. CFT is the largest grassroots fair trade coalition in the United States. We increase support for economic and environmental justice through consumer education advocacy and promotion of local fair trade businesses. Were proud to be a local and national leader in raising awareness about and building support for fair trade and its principles of environmental sustainability ethical production methods fair wages and safe working conditions.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $228,642 Revenue: $333,749

Chicago Fair Trade has run a Holiday Pop-Up Shop selling products sold by local fair trade businesses in our member network during November and December. These products shows how fair trade provides...

Program 2

Expenses: $195,130 Revenue: $36,775

Chicago Fair Trade holds a series of events throughout the year to educate the public about fair trade and to showcase many of the outstanding local fair trade businesses in Chicago. This include...

Chicago Fair Trade holds a series of events throughout the year to educate the public about fair trade and to showcase many of the outstanding local fair trade businesses in Chicago. This include World Fair Trade Day Conscious Closet Club After Schools Matters the Museum and other events.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $134,865

Program Service Revenue $370,525

Investment Income $47

Other Revenue $313

TOTAL REVENUE $505,750

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $186,057

Fundraising Expenses $63,694

Program Expenses $423,772

Other Expenses $349,228

TOTAL EXPENSES $535,285

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$505,750	$250,762	+1.0%
Expenses	$535,285	$269,659	+1.0%
Net Income	$-29,535	$-18,897	+0.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$70,725

Total Directors

$74,950

Key Employees