THE ALLIANCE FOR COFFEE EXCELLENCE… - Form 990 Financial Data

🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ERWIN MIERISCH

Phone

5032082872

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE ALLIANCE FOR COFFEE EXCELLENCE INC, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $579K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $665K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

ENSURING COFFEE EXCELLENCE TO EMPOWER FARMERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $665,082 Revenue: $576,121

IN 2023, THE ALLIANCE FOR COFFEE EXCELLENCE("ACE") REPORTED THAT SUCCESSFUL CUP OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAMS HAD OCCURRED IN BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, ETHIOPIA, GUATEMALA...

IN 2023, THE ALLIANCE FOR COFFEE EXCELLENCE("ACE") REPORTED THAT SUCCESSFUL CUP OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAMS HAD OCCURRED IN BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, ETHIOPIA, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, INDONESIA, MEXICO, NICARAGUA, PERU, AND THAILAND. SINCE 1999 THE ALLIANCE FOR COFFEE EXCELLENCE HAS HELD THE AUCTIONS FOR THE AWARD WINNING CUP OF EXCELLENCE COFFEES. BUYERS AROUND THE WORLD COMPETE FOR THE HONOR TO OWN AND SELL THESE UNIQUE COFFEES TO THEIR CUSTOMERS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.THESE AUCTIONS HAVE SET THE STANDARD FOR THE INCREASED PREMIUMS THAT FARMERS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RECEIVE FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY COFFEES AND HAVE SET THE STANDARD FOR TRANSPARENCY IN PRICING.ADHERING TO ACE'S MISSION OF REWARDING EXEMPLARY COFFEE FARMERS, ACE HOSTS ITS PRIVATE COLLECTION AUCTIONS. BY PINPOINTING EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCERS WITH THIS PROGRAM, WE CURATE AUCTIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND FARMERS WHO BEST EXEMPLIFY ACE'S STANDARDS WITH OUR CUP OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAMMING. WITH THESE CURATED AUCTIONS, WE HOPE TO EXPAND OUR REACH AND SERVE EVEN MORE FARMERS WORLDWIDE.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $500

Program Service Revenue $576,686

Investment Income $205

Other Revenue $1,738

TOTAL REVENUE $579,129

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $314,234

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $665,082

Other Expenses $350,848

TOTAL EXPENSES $665,082

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$579,129	$697,921	-0.2%
Expenses	$665,082	$673,429	0.0%
Net Income	$-85,953	$24,492	-4.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$87,824

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CORY BUSH	BOARD CHAIR	3.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NOELIA VILLALOBOS	BOARD VICE CHAIR	3.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM TAYLOR	TREASURER (THRU MAY '23)	3.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARYNA GRAY	TREASURER (BEG. MAY '23)	3.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RAPHAEL BRAUNE	BOARD MEMBER	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIEGO DE LA CERDA	BOARD MEMBER	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALECO CHIGOUNIS	BOARD MEMBER	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARTOSZ CIEPAJ	BOARD MEMBER	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMIR GEHL	BOARD MEMBER	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SATOSHI ITO	BOARD MEMBER	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDRES LATORRE	BOARD MEMBER	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
YUNSON LEE	BOARD MEMBER	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAN SCHUITEMAKER	BOARD MEMBER	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRIN DANIEL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MARCH '23)	30.00	Officer	$41,452	$7,027	$48,479
ERWIN MIERISCH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG. '23)	30.00	Officer	$35,898	$3,447	$39,345

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	$579,129	$665,082	$336,444	$-85,953
2022	$697,921	$673,429	$475,389	$24,492
2021	$794,365	$733,396	$498,190	$60,969
2020	$1,026,570	$1,108,530	$637,196	$-81,960
2019	$1,102,706	$1,223,887	$549,331	$-121,181

THE ALLIANCE FOR COFFEE EXCELLENCE INC