THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHARLES STAHLER

Phone

4103668343

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit that reported $215K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $270K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN DIETS AND LIFESTYLES. ASSISTS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, BUSINESSES, FOODSERVICES, CONSUMERS, MEDIA STUDENTS, AND EDUCATORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $195 Revenue: $1,068

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS: VEGETARIAN BOOKS,VIDEOS, AND BROCHURES. VRG BROCHURES DISTRIBUTED INCLUDE VEGETARIAN NUTRITION FOR TEENAGERS, UNADIETA VEGETARIANA, VEGETARIANISM IN A NUTSHELL, HEART HEALTHY EATING,VEGANISM IN A NUTSHELL,I LOVE ANIMALS AND BROCCOLI SHOPPING BASKET, I LOVE ANIMALS AND BROCCOLI COLORING BOOK, SAVE OUR WATER. VRG BOOKS INCLUDE SIMPLY VEGAN, MEATLESS MEALS FOR WORKING PEOPLE, VEGAN HANDBOOK, LOWFAT JEWISH VEGETARIAN COOKBOOK, VEGAN IN VOLUME, VEGAN MEALS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES, VEGAN SEAFOOD, NO CHOLESTEROL PASSOVER RECIPES, CONVENIENTLY VEGAN, VEGAN MEALS FOR ONE OR TWO, VEGANS KNOW HOW TO PARTY.

Program 2

Expenses: $63,796

VEGAN JOURNAL - PRODUCTION, PROMOTION & MAILING OF VEGAN JOURNAL FOUR TIMES A YEAR. 8,000 COPIES IN PRINT AND ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEB. ALL NUTRITION ARTICLES ARE REVIEWED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN. INCLUDES NUTRITION HOTLINE DIETITIAN ANSWERING CONSUMERS' QUESTIONS, NOTES FROM THE VRG SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENT, VEGETARIAN ACTION, VEGAN COOKING TIPS, FOODSERVICE IDEAS, VEGAN RECIPES, REVIEW OF NEW VEGAN PRODUCTS AND BOOKS, VRG RESEARCH ON VEGETARIANISM, INFORMATION FOR DIETITANS, A REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS RELATED TO VEGETARIANISM.

Program 3

Expenses: $147,036

ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, BUSINESSES, FOODSERVICES, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, STUDENTS, CONSUMERS, MEMBERS, MEDIA, RESTAURANTS, AND SCHOOLS-CLASSES (12); SCHOLARSHIPS...

ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, BUSINESSES, FOODSERVICES, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, STUDENTS, CONSUMERS, MEMBERS, MEDIA, RESTAURANTS, AND SCHOOLS-CLASSES (12); SCHOLARSHIPS; INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS;PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOLS, CLUBS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS;EDUCATIONAL EVENTS;PRESENTATIONS AT CONSUMER, FOODSERVICE, AND PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES; BOOTHS AT CONFERENCES (10); ESSAY CONTEST; MEDIA (ONGOING), CONSULTING WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, FOOD SERVICES, AND BUSINESSES HELPING VEGETARIANS (24); WEBSITE (OVER 100,000 UNIQUE VISITORS PER MONTH); E-MAIL NEWSLETTERS(20,000).

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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 $160,154

Program Service Revenue $21,046

Investment Income $33,323

Other Revenue $802

TOTAL REVENUE $215,325

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,300

Salaries & Benefits $94,303

Fundraising Expenses $34,907

Program Expenses $220,446

Other Expenses $155,726

TOTAL EXPENSES $270,329

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$215,325	$239,030	-0.1%
Expenses	$270,329	$252,255	+0.1%
Net Income	$-55,004	$-13,225	+3.2%

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

100

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

$69,596

Total Directors