Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc
501(c)(12)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Kimball, South Dakota, registered in 1990, with $3,041,030 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 140, Kimball, SD, 57355 EIN 46-0411524 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.0M
▼ 26.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$10.0M
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 Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc— 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 rating54 mo reserves · +27% 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 Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc: 54 mo reserves · +27% 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 Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc— 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 Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 140, Kimball, SD, 57355
- City
- Kimball
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $3.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9.5MNet assets $10.0M
Operating margin
26.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19.4M
Total liabilities
$9.5M
Net assets
$10.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,041,030▼26.5% | $2,231,160▲9.1% | $9,971,198▲9.0% | $19,441,645▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,137,601▲101% | $2,045,868▲4.1% | $9,151,668▲29.6% | $17,963,423▲40.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,057,778▼14.7% | $1,964,549▲2.9% | $7,060,970▲0.7% | $12,835,246▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,413,138▲41.0% | $1,908,851▲13.3% | $7,010,251▲7.7% | $12,985,482▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,711,419▲11.0% | $1,684,171▼1.0% | $6,507,618▲0.5% | $13,037,068▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,542,075▼5.6% | $1,700,394▼1.9% | $6,477,047▼2.3% | $11,926,409▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,634,403▼2.1% | $1,733,900▼7.7% | $6,632,767▼1.5% | $11,779,366▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,669,604▲6.1% | $1,878,833▲0.9% | $6,736,034▼3.0% | $12,017,730▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,573,883▼0.3% | $1,862,019▼1.6% | $6,941,621▼4.0% | $12,321,274▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,578,559▼2.5% | $1,891,713▲0.8% | $7,228,183▼4.2% | $12,704,556▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,619,860▲15.7% | $1,875,880▲7.4% | $7,543,025▼3.3% | $13,109,845▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,399,479 | $1,746,769▲0.4% | $7,798,141▼1.1% | $13,425,613▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,740,304▼0.4% | $7,886,092▲2.4% | $13,611,949▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,747,516▲0.5% | $7,702,490▼2.7% | $13,835,378▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,739,597 | $7,914,479 | $14,005,057 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-0411524, based in Kimball, South Dakota.
- What is Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc's EIN?
- Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-0411524.
- How much revenue does Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc report?
- Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc reported $3,041,030 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Aurora-brule Rural Water System Inc (EIN 46-0411524) 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.