Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Cruz, California, registered in 1973, with $108,385 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2460 17th Avenue 1050, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062 EIN 23-7317498 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$108K
▼ 39.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$125K
Net assets
-$72K
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.
D
—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 Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -16% 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 Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc: 0 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a F 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 Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc— 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 Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2460 17th Avenue 1050, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
- City
- Santa Cruz
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $441K (FY2013) to $108K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $99KNet assets -$72K
Operating margin
-15.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28K
Total liabilities
$99K
Net assets
-$72K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,385▼39.0% | $125,381▼29.3% | -$71,610▼31.1% | $27,719▼5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $177,804▼4.2% | $177,316▼27.2% | -$54,614▲0.9% | $29,199▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $185,573▼19.8% | $243,460▲11.1% | -$55,102▼2079% | $28,073▼46.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $231,425▲47.1% | $219,116▲31.0% | $2,785▲129% | $52,803▲65.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $157,274▲27.1% | $167,313▲26.2% | -$9,524▼1949% | $31,823▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $123,712▲13.7% | $132,554▲21.6% | $515▼94.5% | $26,581▲50.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $108,823▲12.3% | $109,021▼8.5% | $9,357▼2.1% | $17,635▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $96,909▼67.4% | $119,087▼61.0% | $9,555▼69.9% | $15,846▼58.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $297,670▼13.0% | $305,322▼18.2% | $31,733▼19.6% | $38,317▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $342,093▼13.5% | $373,334▼11.6% | $39,465▼44.1% | $40,662▼43.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $395,489▼10.4% | $422,417▼16.6% | $70,602▼27.6% | $71,993▼27.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $441,468 | $506,504▲20.4% | $97,530▼40.0% | $98,958▼39.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $420,800 | $162,566 | $163,299 | 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.
Grants received · $10K total
1 grant to Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $10,046 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7317498, based in Santa Cruz, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc's EIN?
- Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7317498.
- How much revenue does Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc report?
- Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc reported $108,385 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Childrens Art Foundation-stone Soup Inc (EIN 23-7317498) 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.