MARKET ENTRY FUND THE (EIN 834587871) - 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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRENDAN KURVERS

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MARKET ENTRY FUND THE, founded in 2019, is a micro nonprofit that reported $86K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 82% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $215K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 151% operating deficit.

Mission

TMEF AIMS TO ADVANCES LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS BY ENABLING UNDER-REPRESENTED AND UNDER-RESOURCED ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN FOOD PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURING TO ENTER AND PARTICIPATE EQUITABLY IN THIS INDUSTRY.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $78,670

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6,904

Other Revenue $95

TOTAL REVENUE $85,669

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $95,000

Salaries & Benefits $58,043

Fundraising Expenses $4,792

Program Expenses $202,835

Other Expenses $61,864

TOTAL EXPENSES $214,907

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$85,669	$486,443	-0.8%
Expenses	$214,907	$210,503	+0.0%
Net Income	$-129,238	$275,940	-1.5%

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

$30,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRENDAN KURVERS	BOARD CHAIR	0.15	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MALA THAO	TREASURER	0.15	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRI BARREIRO	SECRETARY	0.20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LORRENE OCCHINO	DIRECTOR	0.20	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUNITA FLOWERS	DIRECTOR	0.12	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAYLA YANG-BEST	PRESIDENT & CEO	30.00	Officer	$30,000	$0	$30,000

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	$85,669	$214,907	$263,165	$-129,238
2024	$486,443	$210,503	$392,403	$275,940
2023	$226,959	$86,074	$146,463	$140,885

MARKET ENTRY FUND THE