SUSTAINABLE FOOD CENTER

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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

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARK BETHELL

Phone

5122360074

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

SUSTAINABLE FOOD CENTER, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

SFC TRANSFORMS THE FOOD SYSTEM TO NOURISH OUR HEALTH, LAND AND LIVELIHOOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,795,493 Revenue: $63,406

Food Access & Education: The Food Access & Education program advances our goal of serving low-income and at-risk communities by increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables and educating families on ways to establish lifelong healthy diets. Our services provided are: Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) incentives for SNAP and WIC clients to purchase fresh produce, The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre cooking/nutrition education classes aim to reduce barriers for families to address their long-term food security in a healthy, culturally appropriate and affordable way.

Program 2

Expenses: $794,467 Revenue: $180,936

Farm Market and Value Chain Viability: The Farm Viability program fosters climate resiliency and health in Central TX by promoting regenerative practices with small to mid-sized growers and offering business support to farmers to enable them to thrive and preserve farmland for future generations. We have two weekly farmers' markets and a vibrant supply chain initiative that matches our network of producers with a growing cohort of wholesale buyers.

Program 3

Expenses: $205,979

Policy & Advocacy: The food system strategy and policy program supports our work with both producers and consumers, formalizing our advocacy work that champions healthy food incentives and...

Policy & Advocacy: The food system strategy and policy program supports our work with both producers and consumers, formalizing our advocacy work that champions healthy food incentives and regenerative agriculture.

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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 $3,188,959

Program Service Revenue $244,342

Investment Income $49,539

Other Revenue $-69,561

TOTAL REVENUE $3,413,279

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,678,217

Fundraising Expenses $454,547

Program Expenses $3,795,939

Other Expenses $1,957,257

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,635,474

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,413,279	$2,832,974	+0.2%
Expenses	$4,635,474	$3,327,954	+0.4%
Net Income	$-1,222,195	$-494,980	+1.5%

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

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

$152,836

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARK BETHELL	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$150,893	$1,943	$152,836
ANTHONY CORDOVA	CFO	40.00		$136,859	$13,957	$150,816
JENIFER DEATLEY	CIO	40.00		$100,631	$5,680	$106,311
AUDREY GARCIA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMESOSBORN	PAST CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIKALEVACK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIEGO DIVERDE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAMAXWELL	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMYBELL	Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIEDYER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURAESTES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEONARD DOUGAL	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN HENRY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLLONGLEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANPHILLIPS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELLYSETHI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERICDEVALPINE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE ROBINSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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	$3,413,279	$4,635,474	$3,903,812	$-1,222,195
2023	$2,832,974	$3,327,954	$4,666,279	$-494,980
2022	$2,692,143	$2,717,393	$4,814,175	$-25,250
2021	$3,052,045	$2,788,480	$5,143,675	$263,565
2019	$2,221,564	$2,379,607	$4,519,851	$-158,043