MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE (EIN 273965554) - 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

TRISTAN NOYES

Phone

2074316201

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $247K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $231K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WHO ARE BUILDING LOCAL GRAIN ECONOMIES. WE CREATE CONNECTIONS AND SHARE GRAIN TRADITIONS AND INNOVATIONS FROM EARTH TO TABLE. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND SHARE HOW BEST TO GROW AND USE GRAINS, USING A COMBINATION OF TRADITIONAL, INNOVATIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNIQUES. THE ALLIANCE PROMOTES BENEFICIAL USES OF GRAIN FOR GOOD HEALTH, FOOD INDEPENDENCE, AND PURPOSEFUL JOBS WITHIN VIABLE COMMUNITIES. THE ALLIANCE CONNECTS PEOPLE AND SUPPORTS THE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND NUTRITIONAL IMPORTANCE FOR ESTABLISHING REGIONAL GRAIN ECONOMIES.

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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 $156,732

Program Service Revenue $84,732

Investment Income $5,170

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $246,634

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $97,134

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $165,884

Other Expenses $133,939

TOTAL EXPENSES $231,073

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$246,634	$177,580	+0.4%
Expenses	$231,073	$192,348	+0.2%
Net Income	$15,561	$-14,768	-2.1%

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

Volunteers

100

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

$60,343

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEBBIE HIGHT	VICE CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBER LAMBKE	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN COCHRAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATTI DOWSE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY BAXTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JADA WENSMAN	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DUSTY DOWSE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF DEC	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD ROBERTS	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DALE INMAN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAITLIN HILLERY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON STEIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAYLA CARRIER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER KERNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZOE LAMBKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRISTAN NOYES	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	30.00	Officer	$58,654	$1,689	$60,343

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	$246,634	$231,073	$201,684	$15,561
2023	$177,580	$192,348	$184,803	$-14,768
2022	$159,254	$210,368	$198,124	$-51,114
2021	$153,023	$179,918	$251,333	$-26,895
2020	$207,260	$202,290	$278,014	$4,970
2019	$332,025	$203,699	$274,642	$128,326

MAINE GRAIN ALLIANCE