Fruitful Commons

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2020

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Fruitful Commons, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $249K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $295K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

Every neighborhood has vibrant spaces that reconnect people to growing food, nature and each other

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $220,104 Revenue: $243,362

Fruitful Commons provides research, implementation, maintenance, and programmatic support to the Urban Forestry and Parks Department of the City of Austin. This includes providing mini grants...

Fruitful Commons provides research, implementation, maintenance, and programmatic support to the Urban Forestry and Parks Department of the City of Austin. This includes providing mini grants, educational events, data collection, and networking opportunities for projects that serve marginalized communities. The organization offers assistance with land agreement negotiations, insurance coverage, donation processing, vendor payments, budgeting structures, financial reporting, and non-profit status for community food-growing projects. The organization is raising funds and working toward creating green jobs while advocating for the generation of a sustainable agricultural green workforce.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $243,362

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2

Other Revenue $5,427

TOTAL REVENUE $248,791

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $70,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $13,033

Program Expenses $220,104

Other Expenses $225,271

TOTAL EXPENSES $295,271

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$248,791	$302,328	-0.2%
Expenses	$295,271	$168,995	+0.7%
Net Income	$-46,480	$133,333	-1.3%

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

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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

N/A

Volunteers

1400

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

$35,630

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jodi Lane	Executive Director	20.00	Officer	$35,630	$0	$35,630
Azucena Garza	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Angela Bigham	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tatianna Cannon	Director Development Chair	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sari Albornoz	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrea Routh	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jonathan Barona	Vice President Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Diane Miller	Secretary	3.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$248,791	$295,271	$120,685	$-46,480
2022	$302,328	$168,995	$164,370	$133,333