Community Soup Bowl Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Community Soup Bowl Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, registered in 1983, with $503,190 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1711 23rd Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401 EIN 63-0839065 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2023)
$503K
▲ 26.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$369K
Net assets
$965K
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 Community Soup Bowl 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 rating31 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 Community Soup Bowl Inc: 31 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 Community Soup Bowl 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 Community Soup Bowl Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1711 23rd Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
- City
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- Alabama
- Category
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $113K (FY2012) to $503K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3,495Net assets $965K
Operating margin
26.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$969K
Total liabilities
$3,495
Net assets
$965K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $503,190▲26.6% | $368,903▲35.3% | $965,263▲20.3% | $968,758▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $397,368▼1.1% | $272,567▲22.1% | $802,452▲11.3% | $804,814▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $401,895▲17.4% | $223,161▼2.2% | $721,036▲37.8% | $725,146▲37.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $342,453▲51.6% | $228,104▼8.9% | $523,304▲31.8% | $526,361▲31.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $225,827▲21.2% | $250,393▲2.5% | $396,988▼3.0% | $400,306▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $186,284▼46.1% | $244,405▲4.6% | $409,358▼14.0% | $412,166▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $345,350▲70.4% | $233,675▲13.7% | $476,107▲32.4% | $479,349▲32.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $202,697▼4.1% | $205,506▲1.6% | $359,466▼0.2% | $361,733▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $211,409▲44.6% | $202,226▲6.8% | $360,118▲3.3% | $363,258▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $146,164▼3.3% | $189,314▲14.2% | $348,536▼11.0% | $356,941▼11.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $151,111▲33.2% | $165,744▲9.9% | $391,686▼3.6% | $401,301▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $113,415 | $150,871 | $406,319 | $410,333 | 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 · $301K total
5 grants to Community Soup Bowl Inc totaling $301K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Inc | Feeding the hungry - the community soup bowl addresses food insecurities in tuscaloosa by providing hot meals five days a week, to feed the poor, needy, and disabled. for 2024, the community soup bowl has averaged 8000 meals a month. we ask for this grant to help with the purchases of food and kitchen supplies. meals at the community soup bowl assure that over 395 people have at least one hot and nutritious meal each day. with inflation rates rising, we are seeing new clients every day. the community soup bowl has experienced a reduction in food donations by restaurants, grocery stores, and distribution centers. | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Inc | The purpose of this grant is to assist in feeding the hungry in tuscaloosa. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Inc | Homeless program providing hot meals. | 2022 | $100,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2017 | $500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty and disaster relief | 2015 | $300 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Soup Bowl Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Soup Bowl Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0839065, based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Soup Bowl Inc's EIN?
- Community Soup Bowl Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0839065.
- How much revenue does Community Soup Bowl Inc report?
- Community Soup Bowl Inc reported $503,190 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Community Soup Bowl Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Soup Bowl Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Community Soup Bowl Inc (EIN 63-0839065) 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.