FAIR FOOD FUND

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KATE KRAUSS

Phone

7342133999

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FAIR FOOD FUND, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $108K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 725% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $183K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 69% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM BY MAKING INVESTMENTS IN FOOD ENTERPRISES THAT ADVANCE HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS, JOB CREATION, FAMILY FARM VIABILITY, AND GREATER RACIAL AND SOCIAL EQUITY, AND DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL FINANCING SOURCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $183,277

FAIR FOOD FUND IS AN IMPACT CAPITAL FUND FROM FAIR FOOD NETWORK THAT FUELS ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE FOOD SYSTEM BY USING PROJECT-RELATED INVESTMENT (PRI) FUNDS TO MAKE LOANS TO AND EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES THAT CONNECT FARMERS WITH DEMAND FOR LOCAL, SUSTAINABLY GROWN FOOD. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY ENCOMPASSES SIX EQUITY INVESTMENTS AND FIFTEEN LOANS.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $1,206

Investment Income $110,255

Other Revenue $-3,025

TOTAL REVENUE $108,436

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $183,277

Other Expenses $183,277

TOTAL EXPENSES $183,277

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$108,436	$13,147	+7.2%
Expenses	$183,277	$218,673	-0.2%
Net Income	$-74,841	$-205,526	-0.6%

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

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

$235,336

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATE KRAUSS	CEO	0.00	Officer	$235,336	$0	$235,336
GARY APPEL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN WARMELS	TREASURER	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
W DEWAYNE WELLS	VICE PRESIDENT	0.00	Officer 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
2024	$108,436	$183,277	$4,492,463	$-74,841
2023	$13,147	$218,673	$4,567,305	$-205,526
2022	$120,680	$34,050	$4,583,152	$86,630
2021	$879,097	$10,160	$3,114,911	$868,937
2020	$28,128	$19,657	$2,762,083	$8,471
2019	$66,635	$31,390	$3,174,375	$35,245
2018	$106,570	$33,676	$3,042,519	$72,894