SUSU COMMUNITY FARM INC (EIN 874165704) - 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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

AMBER ARNOLD

Phone

8022758723

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SUSU COMMUNITY FARM INC, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $748K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 68% operating deficit.

Mission

SUSU COMMUNITY FARM IS AN AFROINDIGENOUS STEWARDED FARM IN SOUTHERN VERMONT. WE OFFER LIFE AFFIRMING SPACES FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR TO THRIVE, INCLUDING THROUGH THE DONATION OF FOOD AND OFFERING OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

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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 $706,331

Program Service Revenue $14,066

Investment Income $22,701

Other Revenue $5,168

TOTAL REVENUE $748,266

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $682,024

Fundraising Expenses $193,883

Program Expenses $738,298

Other Expenses $574,976

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,257,000

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$748,266	$1,503,658	-0.5%
Expenses	$1,257,000	$1,115,897	+0.1%
Net Income	$-508,734	$387,761	-2.3%

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

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

150

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

$220,947

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EMILY MEGAS-RUSSELL	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH WARING	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEFFEN GILLOM	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELDER MAMA LULA CHRISTOPHER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISSY COLON BRADT	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANET ROOS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBER ARNOLD	AUTHORIZED TAX OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$112,548	$0	$112,548
NAOMI DEYOE MOODY	AUTHORIZED OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$108,399	$0	$108,399

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	$748,266	$1,257,000	$1,475,366	$-508,734
2023	$1,503,658	$1,115,897	$2,001,040	$387,761
2022	$2,410,525	$847,700	$1,613,551	$1,562,825

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