RURAL ADVANTAGE (EIN 861087174) - 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

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LINDA MESCHKE

Phone

3607428496

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RURAL ADVANTAGE, founded in 2003, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $21K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $316K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1403% operating deficit.

Mission

RURAL ADVANTAGE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, LOCATED IN SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA, INTERESTED IN CAPITALIZING ON THE INTERCONNECTIONS BETWEEN AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY. IT FOCUSES ON SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE FARMING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH, WITH A STRONG INTEREST IN PERENNIAL AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS.

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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 $9,619

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $11,427

TOTAL REVENUE $21,046

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $300,000

Salaries & Benefits $6,869

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $306,590

Other Expenses $9,476

TOTAL EXPENSES $316,345

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$21,046	$22,000	0.0%
Expenses	$316,345	$15,000	+20.1%
Net Income	$-295,299	$7,000	-43.2%

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

$4,430

Total Directors

$4,430

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LINDA MESCHKE	PRESIDENT	16.00	Officer Director	$4,430	$0	$4,430
BILLEYE RABBE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES KLEINSCHMIT	SECRETARY	1.00	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
2023	$21,046	$316,345	$1,166,009	$-295,299

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