TAKING ROOT FARMS INC

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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

Principal Officer

ANGELA EISAMAN

Phone

4196880019

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

TAKING ROOT FARMS INC is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $228K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 779% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $174K, a strong 76% operating margin.

Mission

AT TAKING ROOT FARMS, WE EMPOWER ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING A RURAL, FARM-BASED, MEANINGFUL DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM THAT FOSTERS PERSONAL GROWTH, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN THRIVE THROUGH MEANINGFUL WORK, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, HELPING THEM LEAD FULFILLING LIVES WHILE ENHANCING THEIR SENSE OF BELONGING AND SELF-WORTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $53,115

THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE, RELIABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO AND FROM ESSENTIAL APPOINTMENTS...

THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE, RELIABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO AND FROM ESSENTIAL APPOINTMENTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE MOBILITY THEY NEED TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING LIVES, PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND ACCESS NECESSARY SERVICES.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $228,230

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $228,232

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $53,115

Other Expenses $54,153

TOTAL EXPENSES $54,153

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$228,232	$25,954	+7.8%
Expenses	$54,153	$70,234	-0.2%
Net Income	$174,079	$-44,280	-4.9%

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
ANGELA EISAMAN	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SASHA RONDY	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE ANDRESS	MEMBER	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARY BOLIN	MEMBER	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TATIANA DOVE	MEMBER	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOANNE HUMPHREY	MEMBER	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL JARVIS	MEMBER	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY SWANK	MEMBER	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TED WENDLING	MEMBER	4.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$228,232	$54,153	$289,266	$174,079