Sustainable Community Gardens

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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

2004

Legal Domicile

Phone

4087358154

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

Sustainable Community Gardens, founded in 2004, is a micro nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $26K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $7K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

Sustainable Community Gardens is dedicated to the renewal of local, sustainable food systems throughout Silicon Valley.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $11,238 Revenue: $18,391

Charles St Garden: Provided 102 garden plots for Sunnyvale residents. Continued expansion of Group Garden for all community members. Increased our reach to community members through multiple...

Charles St Garden: Provided 102 garden plots for Sunnyvale residents. Continued expansion of Group Garden for all community members. Increased our reach to community members through multiple education events & open houses Provide volunteer opportunities to various Community Groups Hosted Monthly Sunnyvale Garden Share Hosted UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program Sunnyvale Demo Garden Provided facilities to Master Gardeners for Free Educational Programs for the Public.

Program 2

Farm: Dismantled farm at the direction of SCUSD through July 2017.

Program 3

Educational Garden: No Summer Camp program.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,894

Program Service Revenue $18,391

Investment Income $485

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $25,770

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $11,238

Other Expenses $18,433

TOTAL EXPENSES $18,433

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$25,770	$20,803	+0.2%
Expenses	$18,433	$17,254	+0.1%
Net Income	$7,337	$3,549	+1.1%

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

200

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
Eric Fulda	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barbara Weinstein	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Victoria Armigo	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Barnes	Board Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynn Myhal	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill O'Dea	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Monica Schwenke	Secretary	2.00	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
2022	$25,770	$18,433	$105,258	$7,337
2021	$20,803	$17,254	$98,296	$3,549
2020	$35,017	$22,033	$93,766	$12,984
2019	$15,514	$20,724	$80,744	$-5,210
2018	$79,220	$65,179	$86,053	$14,041