Small Places

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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

Thomas Garcia-Prats

Phone

8326137547

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Small Places, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $961K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 82% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $648K, a strong 67% operating margin.

Mission

To nurture a culture of health in our communities to renew the bond between people place and food.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $24,695 Revenue: $0

Agritourism Field Trips and Education: The farm is a resource for educating area residents on healthy living. Through weekly field trips farm events and classes the farm is a focal point for the...

Agritourism Field Trips and Education: The farm is a resource for educating area residents on healthy living. Through weekly field trips farm events and classes the farm is a focal point for the community to learn about food production gardening nutrition cooking healthy eating and a variety of other programs meant to provide the skills and tools for healthier living.

Program 2

Expenses: $93,448 Revenue: $0

Food Distribution: Through various distribution outlets including a farm stand farmers markets community programs and partners the farm will distribute produce with a focus on the surrounding...

Food Distribution: Through various distribution outlets including a farm stand farmers markets community programs and partners the farm will distribute produce with a focus on the surrounding communities. Distributions will be made free of charge and recipients will be advised of suggested donation amounts. Whether a recipient makes or does not make a donation will not affect the recipient's eligibility to receive produce.

Program 3

Expenses: $26,793 Revenue: $0

Community and Private Events: The farm hosts events for the purpose of promoting and advancing community health and educating area residents regarding healthy eating fresh produce and farming...

Community and Private Events: The farm hosts events for the purpose of promoting and advancing community health and educating area residents regarding healthy eating fresh produce and farming. Community events provide free access to the farm's facilities that encourages the community to gather to celebrate the culture of the neighborhood and to participate in the investment in the neighborhood's community.

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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 $975,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-14,115

TOTAL REVENUE $960,885

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $19,365

Salaries & Benefits $214,102

Fundraising Expenses $78,163

Program Expenses $146,554

Other Expenses $79,691

TOTAL EXPENSES $313,158

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$960,885	$528,532	+0.8%
Expenses	$313,158	$142,393	+1.2%
Net Income	$647,727	$386,139	+0.7%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$52,154

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jack Andrew Patton	Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Christi Vasquez-Martin	Vice Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Alan Sheppard	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dana Shamas	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rozina Damani	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Breah Koosono	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Garcia-Prats	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Garcia-Prats	Executive Director	40.00	Key Emp	$52,154	$0	$52,154

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	$960,885	$313,158	$1,078,412	$647,727
2022	$528,532	$142,393	$416,998	$386,139
2021	$200,695	$205,674	$47,680	$-4,979