FOOD LITERACY CENTER

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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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

AMBER K STOTT

Phone

9164764766

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOOD LITERACY CENTER, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $2.9M represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES. WE TEACH CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS COOKING, NUTRITION, GARDENING, AND ACTIVE PLAY TO IMPROVE OUR HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND ECONOMY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $864,633 Revenue: $179,521

FOR 42% OF SACRAMENTO ELEMENTARY CHILDREN WHO ARE FOOD AND NUTRITION INSECURE AND AT RISK FOR DIET-RELATED DISEASE, FOOD LITERACY CENTER IS THE ONLY PROVIDER OF HANDS-ON FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES AND BUILD HEALTHY HABITS. WE SHOW UP EVERY DAY WITH JOY AND BRAVERY TO PROVIDE RELIABLE, INCLUSIVE FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR KIDS WHO NEED IT MOST. WE INSPIRE KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGETABLES! WE TEACH CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS COOKING, NUTRITION, GARDENING, AND ACTIVE PLAY TO IMPROVE LIFELONG WELLNESS.WE CREATE POWER THROUGH KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FOOD AND NUTRITION TO BUILD FLOURISHING AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.WHERE YOU LIVE AFFECTS HEALTH. FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION CREATES FOOD EQUITY, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES AT HIGHEST RISK FOR DIET-RELATED DISEASES. BY TEACHING YOUNG STUDENTS HOW TO GROW, COOK, AND EAT THEIR VEGETABLES, WE'RE ESTABLISHING HEALTHY HABITS THAT SUPPORT A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS.BE PART OF THE SOLUTION: MAKE A DONATION OR VOLUNTEER. EMAIL: INFO@FOODLITERACYCENTER.ORG

Program 2

Expenses: $253,221

THE OAK PARK FARMERS MARKET SERVES 1,500 VISITORS WEEKLY, IT ADDRESSES LOCAL FOOD DESERTS BY OFFERING FRESH PRODUCE FROM SMALL, DIVERSE FARMS. THE MARKET SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BY MATCHING EBT (FOOD STAMPS) SALES UP TO $20, ALIGNING WITH THE CENTER'S MISSION TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND COMMUNITY HEALTH.OUR ANNUAL REPORT IS PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE AND LISTS PROGRAM EVALUATION DATA AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

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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 $1,121,646

Program Service Revenue $221,060

Investment Income $15,156

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,357,862

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $864,104

Fundraising Expenses $132,099

Program Expenses $1,117,854

Other Expenses $497,455

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,361,559

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,357,862	$873,056	+0.6%
Expenses	$1,361,559	$1,156,847	+0.2%
Net Income	$-3,697	$-283,791	-1.0%

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

369

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

$186,432

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FELICIA JAMES	BOARD CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BETTY LOW	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNA ROSENBAUM	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN BROWN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERICA HOLLAND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEILANI PANEDA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ISAAC GONZALEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBER K STOTT	CEO	40.00	Officer	$172,168	$14,264	$186,432

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	$1,357,862	$1,361,559	$3,038,142	$-3,697
2023	$873,056	$1,156,847	$3,021,815	$-283,791
2022	$1,315,777	$742,529	$3,277,080	$573,248
2021	$836,910	$640,370	$2,698,954	$196,540
2020	$1,065,529	$738,314	$1,034,534	$327,215
2019	$666,241	$480,098	$644,199	$186,143
2018	$616,898	$645,656	$451,118	$-28,758