A Cup of Water
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
A Cup of Water is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 2015, with $959,885 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
11251 Rancho Carmel Drive Ste 50248, San Diego, CA, 92150 EIN 47-2073133 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$960K
▲ 33.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$842K
Net assets
$262K
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.
B
★★★★
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 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 rating4 mo reserves · +12% 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 Water: 4 mo reserves · +12% 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 Water— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Water: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11251 Rancho Carmel Drive Ste 50248, San Diego, CA, 92150
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $150K (FY2017) to $960K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $262K
Operating margin
12.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$262K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$262K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $959,885▲33.0% | $841,524▲21.8% | $262,267▲82.2% | $262,267▲82.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $721,509▲45.4% | $691,022▲38.2% | $143,912▲26.9% | $143,912▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $496,100▼13.9% | $500,080▼12.1% | $113,427▼3.1% | $113,427▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $576,000▼24.3% | $568,822▼34.5% | $117,043▲6.5% | $117,043▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $761,196▲5.2% | $868,966▲41.8% | $109,897▼49.5% | $109,897▼49.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $723,589▲4.8% | $612,732▼11.2% | $217,668▲114% | $217,668▲114% | 990 |
| 2018 | $690,540▲361% | $690,084▲381% | $101,815▲5.7% | $101,815▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $149,930 | $143,579 | $96,351 | $96,351 | 990 |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Cup of Water a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Cup of Water is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-2073133, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Cup of Water's EIN?
- A Cup of Water's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-2073133.
- How much revenue does A Cup of Water report?
- A Cup of Water reported $959,885 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Cup of Water have?
- CharityIndex grades A Cup of Water B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Cup of Water (EIN 47-2073133) 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.