Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Haven, Connecticut, registered in 1989, with $3,534,614 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1478, New Haven, CT, 06506 EIN 22-2985448 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.5M
▲ 29.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
$4.9M
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 Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen 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 rating30 mo reserves · +45% 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 Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc: 30 mo reserves · +45% 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 Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen 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 Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1478, New Haven, CT, 06506
- City
- New Haven
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $188K (FY2013) to $3.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.5MNet assets $4.9M
Operating margin
44.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.4M
Total liabilities
$1.5M
Net assets
$4.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,534,614▲29.0% | $1,958,616▲36.7% | $4,895,028▲47.5% | $6,440,227▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,740,517▲79.2% | $1,433,233▲20.9% | $3,319,030▲65.0% | $5,168,976▲88.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,529,224▲15.8% | $1,185,701▲23.4% | $2,011,507▲20.6% | $2,741,202▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,320,959▼3.1% | $961,167▲35.9% | $1,667,984▲29.9% | $2,319,991▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,363,458▲68.6% | $707,444▲32.4% | $1,284,277▲104% | $1,923,818▲193% | 990 |
| 2019 | $808,518▲68.9% | $534,343▲41.1% | $628,263▲78.2% | $657,410▲86.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $478,613▲19.6% | $378,787▲25.6% | $352,653▲39.5% | $353,042▲39.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $400,151▲133% | $301,574▲110% | $252,827▲93.5% | $253,600▲94.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $171,560▼12.0% | $143,804▼16.2% | $130,650▲27.0% | $130,667▲27.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $194,856▼3.8% | $171,577▼28.1% | $102,894▲29.2% | $102,897▲29.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $202,590▲7.6% | $238,474▲3.8% | $79,615▼31.1% | $79,615▼31.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $188,288 | $229,683▲4.4% | $115,501▼26.4% | $115,552▼26.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $219,922▲10.6% | $156,896▲18.0% | $156,896▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $198,878 | $132,969 | $132,969 | 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 · $1.4M total
37 grants to Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $445,214 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | For desk's new drop-in & resource center | 2024 | $73,500 |
| Vital Strategies Inc | Overdose prevention (opioid) | 2024 | $54,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Vital Strategies Inc | Overdose prevention (opioid) | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $28,890 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $21,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | For general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | For the capital campaign | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | For the great give 2023 | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | To support the provision of food, clothing, and toiletries; restrooms and daytime refuge from the elements; wifi, computer, and printer access; onsite medical care and psychiatric outreach; and a range of harm reduction interventions for people struggling with substance use disorders for unhoused and primarily unsheltered individuals in downtown new haven in a highly accessible, low-barrier environment. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | For the 2023 great give | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $7,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2985448, based in New Haven, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc's EIN?
- Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2985448.
- How much revenue does Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc report?
- Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc reported $3,534,614 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc (EIN 22-2985448) 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.