EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB INC (EIN 872923944) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICK WHEELER

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $278K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $48K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO PRESERVE, REVIVE, AND INFUSE ANCESTRAL DIETARY APPROACHES IN FOOD TO CREATE A NOURISHING, EHTICAL, ACCESSIBLE, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $96,272

Program Service Revenue $174,812

Investment Income $240

Other Revenue $6,231

TOTAL REVENUE $277,555

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $87,390

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $229,996

Other Expenses $142,606

TOTAL EXPENSES $229,996

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$277,555	$336,411	-0.2%
Expenses	$229,996	$318,123	-0.3%
Net Income	$47,559	$18,288	+1.6%

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

N/A

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CLIFFE ARRAND	CHEF	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX ATALA	CHEF	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ANGELA HOLOCKER	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE MCAULIFFE	LEGAL	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON O'BRIEN	FOOD PRODUCE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM SCHINDLER	EXCUTIVE DIR	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DELIA STIRLING	CHEESEMAKER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK WHEELER	TREASURER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA SCHINDLER	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer	$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
2025	$277,555	$229,996	$118,321	$47,559
2024	$336,411	$318,123	$78,031	$18,288
2023	$188,297	$155,693	$60,385	$32,604
2022	$63,154	$46,224	$20,429	$16,930

EASTERN SHORE FOOD LAB INC