CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC (EIN 770159754) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELISSA BROWN

Phone

8056840038

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit that reported $457K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES, AS WELL AS TOURISTS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE AVOCADO AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY, TO PROVIDE THE FUNDING OF SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM WITHIN THE CARPINTERIA VALLEY.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $165,655

Program Service Revenue $291,399

Investment Income $1

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $457,055

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $14,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $393,622

Other Expenses $436,506

TOTAL EXPENSES $450,506

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$457,055	$441,817	+0.0%
Expenses	$450,506	$371,990	+0.2%
Net Income	$6,549	$69,827	-0.9%

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

222

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
GARY DOBBINS	CO-PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE LAZARO	VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIO	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY MILES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA BROWN	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA LIONELLO	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF THIEMER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGIE TORRES MILLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN MASCARI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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
2024	$457,055	$450,506	$150,523	$6,549
2023	$441,817	$371,990	$143,094	$69,827
2022	$384,962	$330,347	$71,256	$54,615
2021	$34,490	$36,422	$16,132	$-1,932
2020	$49,627	$64,550	$26,144	$-14,923
2019	$312,920	$328,927	$45,288	$-16,007
2018	$90,166	$110,132	$57,262	$-19,966

CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC