Fair Trade Federation (EIN 521907350) - 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

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Chris Solt

Phone

3026555203

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Fair Trade Federation, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit that reported $340K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

The FTF is a trade association of fair trade enterprises fully committed to equitable and sustainable trading partnerships. We strengthen and support our members in order to grow the global movement of trade that values the health of the planet and the labor, dignity and equality of all people.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $335,126

Investment Income $390

Other Revenue $4,189

TOTAL REVENUE $339,705

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $212,509

Fundraising Expenses $19,397

Program Expenses $266,150

Other Expenses $149,840

TOTAL EXPENSES $362,349

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$339,705	$261,752	+0.3%
Expenses	$362,349	$290,490	+0.2%
Net Income	$-22,644	$-28,738	-0.2%

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

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
Joy McBrien	Board Chair	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lindsay Woodruff	Vice Chair	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Shelly Tennyson	Treasurer	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica McIntyre	Secretary	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Hala Scandar	Board of Directors	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephanie Harrison	Board of Directors	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Margaret Clines	Board of Directors	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Bain	Board of Directors	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Culler	Board of Directors	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zelipah Githui	Board of Directors	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Ray	Board of Directors	3.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$339,705	$362,349	$182,511	$-22,644
2022	$261,752	$290,490	$190,590	$-28,738
2021	$316,982	$284,505	$192,559	$32,477
2020	$221,552	$240,463	$157,343	$-18,911
2019	$350,812	$361,842	$128,014	$-11,030
2018	$349,502	$356,249	$195,290	$-6,747
2017	$333,052	$374,414	$151,659	$-41,362

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