Food Research & Action Center (EIN 237200739) - 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

1972

Legal Domicile

Phone

2029862200

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Food Research & Action Center, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $16.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 221% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $14.8M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE STRUGGLING AGAINST POVERTY-RELATED HUNGER IN THE UNITED STATES.

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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 $15,751,671

Program Service Revenue $801,980

Investment Income $40,127

Other Revenue $-23,264

TOTAL REVENUE $16,570,514

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,974,754

Salaries & Benefits $7,275,958

Fundraising Expenses $714,799

Program Expenses $12,863,584

Other Expenses $2,539,985

TOTAL EXPENSES $14,790,697

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$16,570,514	$5,168,532	+2.2%
Expenses	$14,790,697	$9,541,456	+0.6%
Net Income	$1,779,817	$-4,372,924	-1.4%

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

$345,414

Total Directors

$345,414

Key Employees

$210,422

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	PRESIDENT	40.0	Officer Director	$293,016	$52,398	$345,414
N/A	Chair	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	0.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER	40.0	Key Emp	$203,863	$6,559	$210,422
N/A	DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS	40.0	Highest	$187,020	$32,841	$219,861
N/A	DIR. SCHOOL & OUT-OF-SCHOOL	40.0	Highest	$177,949	$14,691	$192,640
N/A	DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	40.0	Highest	$171,164	$8,913	$180,077
N/A	CHIEF GOVT AFFAIRS OFFICER	40.0	Highest	$199,580	$43,044	$242,624
N/A	FINANCE DIRECTOR	40.0	Highest	$174,710	$17,072	$191,782

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$16,570,514	$14,790,697	$12,468,867	$1,779,817
2022	$5,168,532	$9,541,456	$7,133,214	$-4,372,924
2021	$13,011,283	$12,288,670	$11,081,726	$722,613
2020	$18,678,704	$14,168,324	$10,986,880	$4,510,380
2019	$9,242,615	$9,519,210	$4,936,208	$-276,595
2018	$7,212,857	$9,393,625	$5,121,122	$-2,180,768

Food Research & Action Center