MUSTARD SEED - A COMMUNITY CAFE (EIN 453982247) - 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

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Bob Abresch

Phone

9154743643

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

MUSTARD SEED - A COMMUNITY CAFE, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $402K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $151K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

Providing meals to the people of El Paso regardless of their ability to pay

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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 $383,249

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $18,716

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $401,965

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $134,167

Fundraising Expenses $1,197

Program Expenses $231,256

Other Expenses $117,106

TOTAL EXPENSES $251,273

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$401,965	$252,621	+0.6%
Expenses	$251,273	$212,726	+0.2%
Net Income	$150,692	$39,895	+2.8%

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

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

$48,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Carmen Estrada	Executive Director	50	Key Emp Highest	$48,000	$0	$48,000
Bob Abresch	President	15	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kathy Peterson	Treasurer	15	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Cindy Limbird	Community Outreach Liaison	7	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Bill Hooten	Garden Director	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jerry Hobson	Network/Outreach	7	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Carlos Gomez	Grant Director	10	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	$401,965	$251,273	$441,442	$150,692
2024	$252,621	$212,726	$292,550	$39,895
2023	$224,618	$175,444	$252,753	$49,174

MUSTARD SEED - A COMMUNITY CAFE