FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL

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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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JUSTIN STRASBURGER

Phone

8577569274

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL, founded in 2017, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $10.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 159% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $7.8M, a strong 71% operating margin.

Mission

WE ARE ENDING CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY HELPING SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN USDA CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS. WE SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT REACH FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN WITH FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS THROUGH THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM, CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAMS, AND THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $313,377

OUT OF SCHOOL: SUN MEALS: FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL AWARDED $280,461 IN FUNDING THROUGH THE SUMMER MEALS GRANT PROGRAM TO 38 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MAINE. GRANT FUNDING SUPPORTED ADOPTION OF ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING BEST PRACTICES AROUND INCREASING PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING OPENING NEW MEAL SITES, LAUNCHING OR EXPANDING ALTERNATIVE MEAL SERVICE MODELS (SUCH AS MEAL PICK-UP, BULK AND/OR MULTIPLE MEALS, TRANSPORTING AND DELIVERING MEALS TO CHILDREN AT HOME), AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS.

Program 2

Expenses: $84,737

SCHOOL FOOD SYSTEM INNOVATION USDA COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT: FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL CONTINUED WORK ON A USDA COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT INTENDED TO INCREASE THE USE OF LOCAL INGREDIENTS IN SCHOOL MEALS. DURING THIS SECOND YEAR, FULL PLATES AWARDED AROUND $8.5 MILLION IN SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND BEGAN ONGOING GRANT MANAGEMENT.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,993,060

SCHOOL MEALS: SCRATCH COOKING: FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL WORKED TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS TO ENGAGE IN SCRATCH COOKING OF MEALS THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN NEW EQUIPMENT, EXPANDED CULINARY...

SCHOOL MEALS: SCRATCH COOKING: FULL PLATES FULL POTENTIAL WORKED TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS TO ENGAGE IN SCRATCH COOKING OF MEALS THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN NEW EQUIPMENT, EXPANDED CULINARY SKILLS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND DEEPENING CONNECTIONS WITH LOCAL PRODUCERS AND PROCESSORS.

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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 $10,733,175

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $121,880

Other Revenue $35,609

TOTAL REVENUE $10,890,664

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,960,180

Salaries & Benefits $828,309

Fundraising Expenses $269,300

Program Expenses $2,642,210

Other Expenses $319,077

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,107,566

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$10,890,664	$4,203,166	+1.6%
Expenses	$3,107,566	$1,689,735	+0.8%
Net Income	$7,783,098	$2,513,431	+2.1%

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

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

$134,900

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KHADIJA AHMED	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN ALFOND	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHELSEY CARRIER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID PEASE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE WOODS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERICKA DODGE KATZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANNE LAPOINTE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE BUTCHER PEZZINO	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN WILLIAM CONCANNON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA PINEO	CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY CLARK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN PARKER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE CESARIO-DEBIASI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN STRASBURGER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$112,909	$21,991	$134,900

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	$10,890,664	$3,107,566	$11,286,037	$7,783,098
2024	$4,203,166	$1,689,735	$3,303,345	$2,513,431
2023	$1,427,097	$1,497,440	$998,293	$-70,343
2022	$1,210,440	$1,276,034	$967,795	$-65,594
2021	$2,176,941	$1,534,558	$877,805	$642,383
2020	$1,488,490	$1,328,990	$632,983	$159,500
2019	$325,865	$344,026	$64,709	$-18,161