VERMONT GRASS FARMERS ASSOCIATION (EIN 030352796) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MEGHAN SHERADIN

Phone

8029890534

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

VERMONT GRASS FARMERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $286K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 67% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $55K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

To promote, manage, and oversee grazing outreach and education programs in Vermont.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $278,925

Program Service Revenue $6,660

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $285,585

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $64,764

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $210,064

Other Expenses $166,047

TOTAL EXPENSES $230,811

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$285,585	$171,134	+0.7%
Expenses	$230,811	$132,421	+0.7%
Net Income	$54,774	$38,713	+0.4%

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

$60,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MEGHAN SHERADIN	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$60,000	$0	$60,000
WILLIAM WILLIE GIBSON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NIKO HORSTER	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL KIRK	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHYLICXIA MOORE	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIO REINALDO MACHADO	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE HENNESSEY	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASCHA PICK	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW GARCIA	VICE PRES/SECR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLARA FERNANDEZ ODELL	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHELAN O'CONNER	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COLENE REED	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$285,585	$230,811	$131,549	$54,774

VERMONT GRASS FARMERS ASSOCIATION