CALIFORNIA FARMLINK (EIN 943332630) - 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

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

REGINALD V KNOX

Phone

8314250303

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CALIFORNIA FARMLINK, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $9.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 179% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.1M, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

INVEST IN THE PROSPERITY OF FARMERS RANCHERS FISHERS THROUGH LENDING EDUCATION AND LAND ACCESS.

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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 $7,903,771

Program Service Revenue $1,618,404

Investment Income $186,108

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $9,708,283

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $185,000

Salaries & Benefits $3,200,031

Fundraising Expenses $733,520

Program Expenses $3,935,638

Other Expenses $2,270,342

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,655,373

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$9,708,283	$3,481,187	+1.8%
Expenses	$5,655,373	$3,912,106	+0.4%
Net Income	$4,052,910	$-430,919	-10.4%

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

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

$284,131

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRIS MITTLESTEADT	PRESIDENT & CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB HURLBUT	BOARD TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEREDITH STORTON	BOARD SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARISA ALCORTA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY CRETAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHYAM KAMATH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN BOT-MILLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WESLEY VAN CAMP	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER KUYPER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALI ROBINSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PABLO SOLARES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATALIE SOLARES	BOARD MEMBER THROUGH 5/14/23	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REGINALD V KNOX	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$158,944	$44,412	$203,356
JONATHAN HARRISON	CFO	10.00	Officer	$80,775	$0	$80,775
BRETT A MELONE	CHIEF BUSINESS STRATEGIES OFFICERS	40.00	Highest	$146,734	$10,710	$157,444
TAMELA HUDSON	DIRECTOR OF LOAN ADMINISTRATION	40.00	Highest	$112,011	$8,082	$120,093
NATHAN WELLER	DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND IMPACT	40.00	Highest	$117,359	$10,234	$127,593
NOAH STROUSE	LOAN OFFICER & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES MANAGER	40.00	Highest	$100,086	$13,174	$113,260

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	$9,708,283	$5,655,373	$38,396,371	$4,052,910
2022	$3,481,187	$3,912,106	$31,784,812	$-430,919
2021	$8,944,569	$2,896,710	$29,554,658	$6,047,859
2020	$3,797,549	$2,573,178	$17,838,693	$1,224,371
2019	$3,317,724	$2,474,844	$11,738,171	$842,880
2018	$2,255,134	$1,920,059	$8,054,592	$335,075

CALIFORNIA FARMLINK