COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS (EIN 942914745) - 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

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL TOWERS

Phone

5307568518

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

CAFF's mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities, and ecosystems. CAFF works with farmers, buyers and food advocates across the State of California.

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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 $1,879,702

Program Service Revenue $2,475,045

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $18,297

TOTAL REVENUE $4,373,044

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,393,009

Salaries & Benefits $2,610,852

Fundraising Expenses $35,575

Program Expenses $4,531,250

Other Expenses $1,292,327

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,296,188

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$4,373,044	$3,292,181	+0.3%
Expenses	$5,296,188	$3,578,180	+0.5%
Net Income	$-923,144	$-285,999	+2.2%

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

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

$129,080

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAWNIE ANDRAK	BOARD CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE REYNOLDS	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOMMY IRVINE	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AL COURCHESNE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GOWAN BATIST	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN BAILEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEIRDRE HOLBROOK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA MILLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT BERNDT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGELIO PONCE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID VISHER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOMINIC BRUNO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICKEY DURAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN HARTMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNA NAKAMURA KNIGHT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL O'GORMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH KEISER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARITY MAY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL TOWERS	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$111,541	$17,539	$129,080

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$4,373,044	$5,296,188	$2,037,495	$-923,144
2022	$3,292,181	$3,578,180	$518,494	$-285,999
2021	$3,052,443	$2,886,926	$1,157,338	$165,517
2020	$2,840,982	$2,150,793	$1,467,121	$690,189
2019	$1,655,621	$1,407,369	$643,193	$248,252
2018	$1,305,021	$1,366,184	$314,091	$-61,163

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS