Civil Eats (EIN 844826419) - 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

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Naomi Starkman

Phone

9175393924

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Civil Eats, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Civil Eats is a daily news source for critical thought about the American food system. We publish stories that shift the conversation around sustainable agriculture in an effort to build economically and socially just communities.

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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 $1,014,128

Program Service Revenue $8,430

Investment Income $47,667

Other Revenue $2,286

TOTAL REVENUE $1,072,511

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,361

Salaries & Benefits $852,149

Fundraising Expenses $128,088

Program Expenses $826,499

Other Expenses $272,718

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,128,228

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,072,511	$1,288,262	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,128,228	$954,417	+0.2%
Net Income	$-55,717	$333,845	-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

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

$162,888

Total Directors

$162,888

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Naomi Starkman	CEO President of the Board	40.00	Officer Director	$150,750	$12,138	$162,888
Matthew Wheeland	Director of Operations	40.00	Highest	$120,750	$3,623	$124,373
Margo True	Editorial Director	40.00	Highest	$100,750	$8,649	$109,399
Sam Mogannam	Member	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Esther Park	Chairperson	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Will Rosenzweig	Chairperson former	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Christine Schantz	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Huang	Member	1.00	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	$1,072,511	$1,128,228	$1,573,563	$-55,717
2023	$1,288,262	$954,417	$1,628,254	$333,845
2022	$720,884	$803,695	$1,289,484	$-82,811
2021	$574,439	$647,535	$1,374,676	$-73,096
2020	$1,868,872	$431,100	$1,437,772	$1,437,772

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