A Cup of Cold Water
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Cup of Cold Water is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wailuku, Hawaii, registered in 2014, with $808,178 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2140 Main St, Wailuku, HI, 96793 EIN 46-3174599 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2023)
$808K
▲ 2775.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$211K
Net assets
$697K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Cup of Cold Water— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating40 mo reserves · +74% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Cup of Cold Water: 40 mo reserves · +74% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Cup of Cold Water— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Cup of Cold Water: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2140 Main St, Wailuku, HI, 96793
- City
- Wailuku
- State
- Hawaii
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $54K (FY2015) to $808K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $697K
Operating margin
73.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$697K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$697K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $808,178▲2775% | $211,066▲261% | $696,742▲599% | $696,742▲599% | 990 |
| 2022 | $28,106▼33.4% | $58,521▲94.7% | $99,629▼23.4% | $99,629▼23.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $42,171▼23.8% | $30,051▼6.6% | $130,042▲10.3% | $130,329▲10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $55,351▲40.2% | $32,189▼18.6% | $117,922▲29.4% | $117,922▲29.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $39,471▼41.5% | $39,522▼15.9% | $91,161▼0.1% | $91,161▼0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $67,465▲46.2% | $46,999▼7.2% | $91,212▲28.9% | $91,212▲28.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $46,148▼28.2% | $50,656▲29.1% | $70,746▼6.0% | $70,746▼6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $64,302▲18.9% | $39,253▲9.2% | $75,254▲49.9% | $75,254▲49.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $54,098 | $35,930 | $50,205 | $50,205 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $5,200 total
1 grant to A Cup of Cold Water totaling $5,200, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $5,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Cup of Cold Water a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Cup of Cold Water is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-3174599, based in Wailuku, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Cup of Cold Water's EIN?
- A Cup of Cold Water's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-3174599.
- How much revenue does A Cup of Cold Water report?
- A Cup of Cold Water reported $808,178 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Cup of Cold Water have?
- CharityIndex grades A Cup of Cold Water C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Cup of Cold Water (EIN 46-3174599) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.