ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LUCIANA VILLANUEVA

Phone

7072382402

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $260K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THE ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT ARTISAN CHEESE, INCLUDING SEMINARS, TASTINGS, CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS AND CHEESEMAKING DEMONSTRATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $250,587

TO PRODUCE AN ANNUAL ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THE CALIFORNIA ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL MULTI-DAY PUBLIC EVENT HELD IN SONOMA COUNTY THAT CELEBRATES THE CRAFT OF...

TO PRODUCE AN ANNUAL ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THE CALIFORNIA ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL MULTI-DAY PUBLIC EVENT HELD IN SONOMA COUNTY THAT CELEBRATES THE CRAFT OF ARTISAN CHEESEMAKING THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT OF SMALL-SCALE PRODUCERS. NOW IN ITS 20TH YEAR, THE FESTIVAL BRINGS TOGETHER OVER 100 ARTISANS, CHEESEMAKERS, WINEMAKERS, AND BREWERS FOR A TASTING AND MARKETPLACE THAT GIVES THE PUBLIC DIRECT ACCESS TO HAND-CRAFTED PRODUCTS AND THE MAKERS BEHIND THEM.

Program 2

THE FESTIVAL OFFERS FARM AND PRODUCER TOURS, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS, AND A CHEESE CRAWL IN SONOMA COUNTY. THESE PROGRAMS CONNECT CONSUMERS DIRECTLY WITH THE PEOPLE AND PLACES BEHIND ARTISAN FOOD...

THE FESTIVAL OFFERS FARM AND PRODUCER TOURS, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS, AND A CHEESE CRAWL IN SONOMA COUNTY. THESE PROGRAMS CONNECT CONSUMERS DIRECTLY WITH THE PEOPLE AND PLACES BEHIND ARTISAN FOOD PRODUCTION, PROVIDING EDUCATION ON TRADITIONAL CHEESEMAKING METHODS AND REGIONAL FOOD CULTURE. SESSIONS ARE LED BY WORKING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO BOTH NOVICE ENTHUSIASTS AND EXPERIENCED FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROFESSIONALS.

Program 3

BY PROVIDING A PUBLIC PLATFORM FOR SMALL AND INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS, THE FESTIVAL ADVANCES AWARENESS OF CALIFORNIA'S ARTISAN CHEESEMAKING COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTS THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PRODUCERS WHO PARTICIPATE. APPROXIMATELY 170 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL'S OPERATIONS EACH YEAR, CONTRIBUTING MEANINGFULLY TO ITS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN MISSION

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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 $94,500

Program Service Revenue $165,553

Investment Income $10

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $260,063

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $63,800

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $2,898

Program Expenses $250,587

Other Expenses $192,137

TOTAL EXPENSES $255,937

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$260,063	$245,957	+0.1%
Expenses	$255,937	$258,109	0.0%
Net Income	$4,126	$-12,152	-1.3%

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

170

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
CANDACE ALLEN	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LUCIANA VILLANUEVA	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN SIMS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS H BIRDSALL	CEO TO 07.25	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA WERLIN	SECR/TREAS T	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL GIACOMINI BASCH	DIRECTOR TO	5.00	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	$260,063	$255,937	$156,720	$4,126
2024	$245,957	$258,109	$149,594	$-12,152
2023	$278,321	$210,777	$161,746	$67,544
2019	$275,845	$236,445	$108,442	$39,400
2018	$281,723	$248,604	$69,042	$33,119