MICHIGAN STATE HORTICULTURAL TRUST

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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

1940

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BEN SMITH

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MICHIGAN STATE HORTICULTURAL TRUST, founded in 1940, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $197K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 66% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $75K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

The organization makes contributions to Michigan State University to support fruit research educational and extension programs

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $108,518 Revenue: $34,040

CONTRIBUTIONS TO MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY TO SUPPORT FRUIT RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS

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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 $34,040

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $302,355

Other Revenue $-138,970

TOTAL REVENUE $197,425

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $108,518

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $108,518

Other Expenses $13,838

TOTAL EXPENSES $122,356

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$197,425	$579,221	-0.7%
Expenses	$122,356	$140,919	-0.1%
Net Income	$75,069	$438,302	-0.8%

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

N/A

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
MARK MIEZIO	TRUSTEE	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM BRISTOL	TRUSTEE	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK EVANS	LIAISON	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRETT ANDERSON	CHAIRMAN	004.00	Officer	$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	$197,425	$122,356	$2,637,971	$75,069
2024	$579,221	$140,919	$2,562,902	$438,302
2023	$268,192	$73,124	$2,124,600	$195,068
2022	$-240,283	$141,961	$1,929,532	$-382,244
2021	$614,775	$238,928	$2,311,776	$375,847
2020	$292,076	$111,362	$1,935,929	$180,714
2019	$137,524	$132,865	$1,755,215	$4,659