L A Water Co-operative
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
L A Water Co-operative is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Gaston, Oregon, registered in 2007, with $1,273,866 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
23055 Ne Albertson Rd, Gaston, OR, 97119 EIN 93-0734928 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 7.9% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$4.4M
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 L A Water Co-operative— 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 rating44 mo reserves · +7% 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 L A Water Co-operative: 44 mo reserves · +7% 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 L A Water Co-operative— 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 L A Water Co-operative: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 23055 Ne Albertson Rd, Gaston, OR, 97119
- City
- Gaston
- State
- Oregon
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Public Utilities
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $592K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,896Net assets $4.4M
Operating margin
7.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.4M
Total liabilities
$8,896
Net assets
$4.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,273,866▲7.9% | $1,184,854▲19.6% | $4,391,109▲3.4% | $4,400,005▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,180,613▲9.2% | $990,774▲15.1% | $4,247,872▲5.4% | $4,335,145▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,080,942▼7.4% | $860,514▲3.7% | $4,028,560▲5.9% | $4,147,354▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,167,026▼1.2% | $829,779▲4.0% | $3,804,983▲9.7% | $3,964,724▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,181,745▲11.6% | $797,809▼11.7% | $3,467,736▲13.1% | $3,476,391▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,059,001▲23.9% | $903,977▲1.9% | $3,065,593▲7.0% | $3,092,422▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $855,041▲6.0% | $886,714▲17.0% | $2,865,631▼0.4% | $2,913,615 | 990 |
| 2017 | $806,585▲15.4% | $758,048▲3.7% | $2,876,947▲2.6% | $2,912,723▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $698,872▼1.1% | $730,773▲19.9% | $2,805,376▲0.7% | $2,827,029▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $706,600▲14.1% | $609,350▲4.7% | $2,784,540▲4.5% | $2,812,683▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $619,156▲4.6% | $582,216▼2.9% | $2,664,178▲1.4% | $2,687,600▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $591,849 | $599,570▲9.6% | $2,627,238▲2.1% | $2,657,497▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $546,947▲11.2% | $2,573,127▼0.3% | $2,595,436▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $491,788 | $2,581,994 | $2,603,516 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is L A Water Co-operative a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. L A Water Co-operative is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-0734928, based in Gaston, Oregon.
- What is L A Water Co-operative's EIN?
- L A Water Co-operative's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-0734928.
- How much revenue does L A Water Co-operative report?
- L A Water Co-operative reported $1,273,866 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does L A Water Co-operative have?
- CharityIndex grades L A Water Co-operative B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for L A Water Co-operative (EIN 93-0734928) 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.