Spokane Agricultural Exposition

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Alisha Benson

Phone

5093213613

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Spokane Agricultural Exposition, founded in 1977, is a small nonprofit that reported $484K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum is a multi-day event that takes place in Spokane, WA and brings together Agriculture professionals from across the Northwest. (Continued on Schedule O)It's a place where they meet to collaborate, connect, and create new relationships. A variety of seminars are presented by industry professionals on industry changes, technology, and resources. The exposition is a platform for the next generation of agriculture professionals to grow through exposure to industry pathways.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

The Annual Ag Show is a multi-day event held each February in Spokane, WA and provides an opportunity to meet, collaborate and learn from Industry professionals throughout the region on a variety of agricultural topics. The Spokane Ag Show brings in over 5,700 attendees, houses over 290 exhibiting companies, and 2,500 exhibitor representatives and presents nearly 50 professional farm forum seminars.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $479,995

Investment Income $4,367

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $484,362

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $176,379

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $301,021

TOTAL EXPENSES $477,400

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$484,362	$396,107	+0.2%
Expenses	$477,400	$412,815	+0.2%
Net Income	$6,962	$-16,708	-1.4%

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

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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

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

$341,613

Total Directors

$254,684

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Alisha Benson	Executive Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$27,509	$254,684
Christy Harrison	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kara Rowe	1st Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Johnston	2nd Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Clausen	Past President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Zach Young	Secretary/Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Shannon Bergstrom	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jay Allert	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Greg Bogart	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Cobb	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Aaron Dunham	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brad Hoyt	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brent Mathison	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Greg Riddle	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Palmer Sullivan	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill Ryan	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Vuletich	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Jeske	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Bartels	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa Paul	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$0	$19,394	$86,929

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	$484,362	$477,400	$367,241	$6,962
2023	$396,107	$412,815	$268,408	$-16,708
2022	$289,191	$289,191	$401,396	No data
2021	$45,360	$44,288	$559,093	$1,072
2020	$523,719	$512,598	$386,238	$11,121
2019	$467,157	$460,554	$830,235	$6,603
2018	$415,103	$400,024	$494,720	$15,079