THE TALKING FARM

🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lee Braden

Phone

8474255125

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

THE TALKING FARM, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $175K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $195K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

The Talking Farm grows produce, herbs, and flowers using sustainable practices while educating the community about agriculture, biodiversity, and horticulture through hands-on learning and example at both the Howard Street Farm and our off-site teaching gardens. Each year we distribute over 20,000 pounds of fresh, locally-grown produce to the community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $64,246 Revenue: $0

Howard Street Farm is a 3-acre urban farm in Skokie, IL. The farm is a site for growing fresh produce using sustainable agriculture practices, educational programs, and community gatherings.

Program 2

Expenses: $70,989 Revenue: $0

Set-up and maintenance of mini-gardens and mini-farms at elementary, middle schools, and high schools in Evanston and Skokie Illinois.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,553

Program Service Revenue $7,954

Investment Income $140

Other Revenue $65,860

TOTAL REVENUE $174,507

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $115,715

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $135,235

Other Expenses $79,343

TOTAL EXPENSES $195,058

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$174,507	$185,962	-0.1%
Expenses	$195,058	$139,985	+0.4%
Net Income	$-20,551	$45,977	-1.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Wendy Aeschlimann	President	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ross Greenspan	Vice-president	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Maureen O'Brien	Secretary	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
William Braden	Treasurer	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Louis Aurichio	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carrie Jackson	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Berman	Director	5	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
2021	$174,507	$195,058	$279,725	$-20,551
2020	$185,963	$139,986	$314,685	$45,977