Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESA Inc (EIN 931149802) - 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

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lauren Augusta CEO

Phone

5106548858

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESA Inc, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $387K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $364K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

MESA connects and cultivates sustainable farmers and food systems leaders around the world.

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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 $202,497

Program Service Revenue $183,550

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $905

TOTAL REVENUE $386,952

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $74,889

Salaries & Benefits $115,646

Fundraising Expenses $42,081

Program Expenses $279,743

Other Expenses $141,312

TOTAL EXPENSES $364,347

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$386,952	$557,793	-0.3%
Expenses	$364,347	$587,388	-0.4%
Net Income	$22,605	$-29,595	-1.8%

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

$84,538

Total Directors

$84,538

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lauren E Augusta	CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$84,538	$0	$84,538
Scott R Murray	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Coss	Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Samuel Kangethe	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Waheed Khawrin	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rosi Quinones	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rachel Laase	Director	1.00	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
2024	$386,952	$364,347	$108,137	$22,605
2023	$557,793	$587,388	$81,094	$-29,595
2022	$484,901	$556,292	$108,558	$-71,391
2021	$489,894	$450,466	$187,931	$39,428
2020	$400,319	$321,333	$148,325	$78,986
2019	$441,362	$424,184	$32,665	$17,178
2018	$408,560	$423,806	$22,746	$-15,246

Multinational Exchange For Sustainable A MESA andor MESA Inc