Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation (EIN 822651409) - 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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ryan Madsen

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To restore the earth and our communities through regenerative design.

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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 $872,661

Program Service Revenue $470,400

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,343,061

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $450

Salaries & Benefits $496,310

Fundraising Expenses $112,625

Program Expenses $1,148,195

Other Expenses $867,191

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,363,951

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,343,061	$1,068,845	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,363,951	$822,179	+0.7%
Net Income	$-20,890	$246,666	-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

N/A

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

$211,829

Total Directors

$211,829

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
James Edwards	Managing Director	168.00	Officer Director	$72,739	$0	$72,739
Nicholas DiDomenico Jr	Executive Director	168.00	Officer Director	$69,545	$0	$69,545
Marissa Pulaski	Executive Director	168.00	Officer Director	$69,545	$0	$69,545

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	$1,343,061	$1,363,951	$584,123	$-20,890
2022	$1,068,845	$822,179	$687,829	$246,666
2021	$341,503	$228,821	$262,757	$112,682
2020	$216,332	$100,920	$156,489	$115,412

Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation