ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL (EIN 205609771) - 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

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

THOMAS H BIRDSALL

Phone

7079533909

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $246K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year.

Mission

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

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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 $71,850

Program Service Revenue $174,105

Investment Income $2

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $245,957

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $54,072

Salaries & Benefits $62,250

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $245,322

Other Expenses $141,787

TOTAL EXPENSES $258,109

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$245,957	$278,321	-0.1%
Expenses	$258,109	$210,777	+0.2%
Net Income	$-12,152	$67,544	-1.2%

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

162

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

$42,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THOMAS H BIRDSALL	CEO	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA WERLIN	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAUREEN CUNNIE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL GIACOMINI BASCH	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY GROVERMAN WALKER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	15.00	Officer	$42,000	$0	$42,000

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	$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

ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL