SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS FUNDERS (EIN 832593081) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CLARE FOX ROBBINS

Phone

8056870551

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS FUNDERS, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

AMPLIFY THE IMPACT OF FUNDER COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING JUST FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS.

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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 $1,834,682

Program Service Revenue $167,836

Investment Income $32,206

Other Revenue $194

TOTAL REVENUE $2,034,918

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $250,000

Salaries & Benefits $1,448,403

Fundraising Expenses $53,223

Program Expenses $1,992,668

Other Expenses $833,647

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,532,050

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,034,918	$2,299,757	-0.1%
Expenses	$2,532,050	$3,177,126	-0.2%
Net Income	$-497,132	$-877,369	-0.4%

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

$607,040

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ESPERANZA PALLANA	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD ELM-HILL	DIR (THRU APR); VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE HATFIELD	VICE CHAIR (THRU MAY)	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
OLIVIA WATKINS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ILA DUNCAN	SECRETARY (THRU MAY)	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
J OLU BAIYEWU	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAVEN LEEMING	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW MCELWAINE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN MILLS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK MULLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE NEZZIE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOLITA NUNN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE PEASE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDNA RODRIGUEZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA ZAKARHOV	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLARE FOX ROBBINS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF JAN)	40.00	Officer	$209,452	$19,521	$228,973
BRIDGET DOBROWSKI	VP OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE	40.00	Officer	$150,925	$17,933	$168,858
MEGAN MCPHERSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CBFN	40.00	Officer	$106,883	$16,601	$123,484
VIRGINIA CLARKE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU JAN)	40.00	Officer	$66,478	$19,247	$85,725

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	$2,034,918	$2,532,050	$1,359,596	$-497,132
2023	$2,299,757	$3,177,126	$1,911,271	$-877,369
2022	$2,666,125	$2,112,168	$2,716,469	$553,957
2021	$1,752,971	$1,325,084	$2,132,633	$427,887
2020	$1,930,436	$1,333,970	$1,732,254	$596,466
2019	$1,663,418	$876,702	$872,568	$786,716

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS FUNDERS