Food Exploration and Discovery (EIN 851113722) - 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

Kristin Ritzau

Phone

6267755377

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Food Exploration and Discovery, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $463K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $87K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

At Food ED we cultivate healthy ecosystems through education and community partnerships by nurturing sustainable spaces in the San Gabriel Valley

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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 $267,006

Program Service Revenue $194,233

Investment Income $2,038

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $463,277

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,000

Salaries & Benefits $242,209

Fundraising Expenses $19,244

Program Expenses $292,135

Other Expenses $128,595

TOTAL EXPENSES $375,804

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$463,277	$431,825	+0.1%
Expenses	$375,804	$284,998	+0.3%
Net Income	$87,473	$146,827	-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

1350

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

$87,580

Total Directors

$87,580

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KRISTIN RITZAU	President	40.00	Officer Director	$87,580	$0	$87,580
MICHAEL MARTINEZ	Vice President	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAILI TRENTHAM	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY GOMEZ	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL ALLEN	Treasurer	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER PEREZ	Secretary	0.00	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	$463,277	$375,804	$345,315	$87,473
2023	$431,825	$284,998	$252,738	$146,827
2022	$233,512	$186,216	$105,911	$47,296

Food Exploration and Discovery