Coffee Quality Institute
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Coffee Quality Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Aliso Viejo, California, registered in 1998, with $2,509,571 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
120 Vantis Dr Ste 300, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656 EIN 33-0702576 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.5M
▼ 4.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.4M
Net assets
$2.1M
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 Coffee Quality Institute— 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 rating11 mo reserves · +5% 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 Coffee Quality Institute: 11 mo reserves · +5% 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 Coffee Quality Institute— 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 Coffee Quality Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 120 Vantis Dr Ste 300, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
- City
- Aliso Viejo
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2015) to $2.5M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $161KNet assets $2.1M
Operating margin
5.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$161K
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,509,571▼4.6% | $2,382,034▲5.3% | $2,105,292▲6.4% | $2,266,094▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,631,192▲0.3% | $2,261,546▲4.3% | $1,977,755▲23.0% | $2,068,175▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,622,774▲19.4% | $2,167,820▲40.1% | $1,608,109▲39.5% | $1,725,069▲32.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,196,123▲50.0% | $1,547,203▲3.5% | $1,153,155▲129% | $1,305,500▲141% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,463,751▼47.8% | $1,495,412▼42.9% | $504,235▼5.9% | $542,763▼19.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,804,450▼9.8% | $2,620,297▼2.7% | $535,897▲52.4% | $672,604▼31.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,109,708▲15.1% | $2,693,046▲9.1% | $351,744▲2756% | $982,941▲31.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,701,918▲34.5% | $2,467,844▲26.6% | $12,315▲107% | $745,523▲72.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,009,559▲21.3% | $1,949,419▼0.5% | -$187,853▲24.3% | $432,341▲84.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,656,717 | $1,958,933 | -$247,993 | $234,338 | 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 · $829K total
4 grants to Coffee Quality Institute totaling $829K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winrock International Institute For Agricultural Development | Subgrants implemented based on funder requirements | 2022 | $92,503 |
| Winrock International Institute For Agricultural Development | Subgrants implemented based on funder requirements | 2020 | $29,777 |
| Acdi Voca | Conduct trainings on specialty coffee to differentiate quality of final product.cqi is supporting technical assistance to increase competitiveness and productivity of actors along the value chain. cqi provides training and capacity building to improve production and processing skills of ethiopian and peruvian coffee growers. specific assistance include the following: development of cupping facilities, expansion of the q grader system, developing international programs for cup quality and providing roasting trainings. cqi also works on the training of extension agents and collaborates closely and trains the ethiopian commodity exchange (ecx) on the q grader system. in ecuador coordinated all activities with proecuador and other coffee sector actors such as grader certification, barista courses and preparation for wbc involvement, increasing local consumption. | 2015 | $136,861 |
| Acdi Voca | Conduct trainings on specialty coffee to differentiate quality of final product.cqi is supporting technical assistance to increase competitiveness and productivity of actors along the value chain. cqi provides training and capacity building to improve production and processing skills of ethiopian and peruvian coffee growers. specific assistance include the following: development of cupping facilities, expansion of the q grader system, developing international programs for cup quality and providing roasting trainings. cqi also works on the training of extension agents and collaborates closely and trains the ethiopian commodity exchange (ecx) on the q grader system. in ecuador coordinated all activities with proecuador and other coffee sector actors such as grader certification, barista courses and preparation for wbc involvement, increasing local consumption. | 2014 | $570,029 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Coffee Quality Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Coffee Quality Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0702576, based in Aliso Viejo, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Coffee Quality Institute's EIN?
- Coffee Quality Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0702576.
- How much revenue does Coffee Quality Institute report?
- Coffee Quality Institute reported $2,509,571 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Coffee Quality Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Coffee Quality Institute B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Coffee Quality Institute (EIN 33-0702576) 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.