THE CENTER FOR FOOD INTEGRITY INC

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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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHARLIE ARNOT

Phone

8163903367

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE CENTER FOR FOOD INTEGRITY INC, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BUILD CONSUMER TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IN TODAY'S FOOD SYSTEM BY SHARING ACCURATE, BALANCED INFORMATION, CORRECTING MISINFORMATION, MODELING BEST PRACTICES, AND ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO CONSUMERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $299,082 Revenue: $192,566

TRANSPARENCY SUMMIT: TWO-DAY EVENT DESIGNED TO SHARE THE LATEST RESEARCH ON CONSUMER DEMANDS WITH CONSUMER PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND CASE STUDIES DESIGNED TO HELP ATTENDEES DEVELOP ACTION PLANS FOR THEIR...

Program 2

Expenses: $239,475 Revenue: $189,529

SPEAKERS BUREAU: CFI OPERATES A SPEAKERS BUREAU SERVICE TO SHARE CURRENT RESEARCH AND INFORMATION REGARDING ISSUES SURROUNDING TRUST IN THE FOOD SYSTEM. A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS ARE AVAILABLE FOR...

SPEAKERS BUREAU: CFI OPERATES A SPEAKERS BUREAU SERVICE TO SHARE CURRENT RESEARCH AND INFORMATION REGARDING ISSUES SURROUNDING TRUST IN THE FOOD SYSTEM. A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRESENTATION AS WELL AS THE OPTION TO REQUEST A CUSTOM PRESENTATION. PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS NON-MEMBERS.

Program 3

Expenses: $155,441 Revenue: $131,746

CFI DEVELOPED A MODEL FOR ENCOURAGING ACCEPTANCE OF DOMESTIC AQUACULTURE THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND TRANSPARENCY TO GAIN PUBLIC TRUST AND IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY CONCERNS.

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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 $91,741

Program Service Revenue $1,623,758

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $41,667

TOTAL REVENUE $1,757,166

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $295,001

Program Expenses $968,447

Other Expenses $1,999,200

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,999,200

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,757,166	$2,305,619	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,999,200	$2,564,217	-0.2%
Net Income	$-242,034	$-258,598	-0.1%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID FIKES	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYAN MALENIUS	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM ROBERGE	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA VANDEWALLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN CAPPS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARC COOL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA PAYNE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE DUKES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT PEIRN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON TIGNOR ELLIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY WILSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLINT NESBITT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTEN COADY	DIRECTOR (BEG 1/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL MANATA	DIRECTOR (BEG 1/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN BROWN	DIRECTOR (BEG 12/5/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES LEFTWICH	DIRECTOR (BEG (12/5/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE WETTER	DIRECTOR (8/6-10/22/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COURTNEY KNUPP	DIRECTOR (10/22-12/31/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BANKS BAKER	DIRECTOR (THRU 1/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY CORLETT	DIRECTOR (THRU 1/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY BUSCH	DIRECTOR (THRU 8/6/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMMY MCELROY	DIRECTOR (THRU 12/5/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN LEIGHTON	DIRECTOR (THRU 12/5/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE ARNOT	CEO	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MICKIE FRENCH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024)	40.00	Officer	$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
2024	$1,757,166	$1,999,200	$914,740	$-242,034
2023	$2,305,619	$2,564,217	$1,220,415	$-258,598
2022	$2,781,787	$2,815,347	$1,535,575	$-33,560
2021	$2,259,459	$1,892,520	$1,436,092	$366,939
2020	$1,958,592	$1,986,821	$899,507	$-28,229
2019	$3,213,514	$3,235,372	$1,273,743	$-21,858
2018	$2,311,100	$2,225,630	$1,099,923	$85,470