MASA Seed Foundation (EIN 832720985) - 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

Richard Pecoraro

Phone

3034449642

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MASA Seed Foundation, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $520K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

MASA is on a mission to secure a diverse and vibrant food system for the Front Range, by building a seed bank of locally adapted seeds capable of responding to changing climate conditions. Our seeds, plants and produce are available to the community via programs such as farm to food bank and CSA subscriptions. Our offerings include youth education on regenerative agricultural practices, to inspire the next generation of growers and eaters to preserve the ecosystem on which we rely. Key Accomplishments: 150 tons of produce grown on the farm 100 CSAsInauguration of our farm to food bank program Produce supplied to Boulder Valley School District

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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 $315,215

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1

Other Revenue $204,865

TOTAL REVENUE $520,081

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $273,133

Fundraising Expenses $2,764

Program Expenses $472,538

Other Expenses $240,041

TOTAL EXPENSES $513,174

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$520,081	$398,516	+0.3%
Expenses	$513,174	$429,413	+0.2%
Net Income	$6,907	$-30,897	-1.2%

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

$38,322

Total Directors

$38,322

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Richard Pecoraro	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$38,322	$0	$38,322
Jonathon Smolens	Treasurer	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ben Murray	Director	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Rochelle	Chair	8.00	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	$520,081	$513,174	$143,967	$6,907
2023	$398,516	$429,413	$125,893	$-30,897
2022	$461,709	$409,269	$140,218	$52,440

MASA Seed Foundation