Purple Asparagus (EIN 203000012) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Melissa Graham

Phone

7739911920

Tax Period

2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30

Purple Asparagus, founded in 2005, is a micro nonprofit that reported $21K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 82% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $36K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 71% operating deficit.

Mission

Educate children, families and the community about eating that's good for the body and the planet

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $20,830

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $20,830

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $29,810

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $5,815

TOTAL EXPENSES $35,625

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$20,830	$118,085	-0.8%
Expenses	$35,625	$166,561	-0.8%
Net Income	$-14,795	$-48,476	-0.7%

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

$52,692

Total Directors

$52,692

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Michael Levy	Chair	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Matthew Ralph	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kay Christ	Governance Chair	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Gil Sharon	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Erica Williams	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Miszewski	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Raeanne Sarazen	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Danielle Calderone Watts	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa Graham	Executive Director	40.00	Officer Director	$52,692	$0	$52,692

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
2021	$20,830	$35,625	No data	$-14,795
2020	$118,085	$166,561	$81,846	$-48,476
2019	$220,398	$204,464	$116,974	$15,934

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