Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Paso, Texas, registered in 2013, with $401,965 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso, TX, 79922 EIN 45-3982247 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$402K
▲ 59.1% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$251K
Net assets
$441K
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 Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe— 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 rating21 mo reserves · +37% 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 Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe: 21 mo reserves · +37% 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 Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe— 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 Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso, TX, 79922
- City
- El Paso
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food & Agriculture Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $180K (FY2013) to $402K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $441K
Operating margin
37.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$441K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$441K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $401,965▲59.1% | $251,273▲18.1% | $441,442▲51.8% | $441,442▲50.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $252,621▲12.5% | $212,726▲21.3% | $290,748▲15.9% | $292,550▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $224,618▲41.2% | $175,444▲3.7% | $250,853▲12.2% | $252,753▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $159,080▼19.8% | $169,261▲37.3% | $223,608▲9.4% | $223,721▲9.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $198,261▲4.1% | $123,282▼3.7% | $204,350▲58.0% | $204,352▲42.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $190,511▲12.8% | $128,009▼6.2% | $129,371▲93.5% | $143,471▲114% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $168,908▲26.9% | $136,407▲9.2% | $66,869▲94.6% | $66,924▲93.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $133,097▲1.7% | $124,893▼12.0% | $34,368▲31.4% | $34,522▲31.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $130,859▲12.4% | $141,877▼1.6% | $26,164▼29.6% | $26,339▼29.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $116,377▼27.1% | $144,185▼21.7% | $37,182▼42.8% | $37,222▼42.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $159,661▼11.1% | $184,238▲29.5% | $64,990▼27.4% | $65,060▼27.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $179,677 | $142,296 | $89,567 | $89,567 | 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 · $40K total
4 grants to Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe totaling $40K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2021 | $15,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2021 | $15,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | General assistance | 2020 | $5,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | Economic and community development-humanitarian | 2017 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3982247, based in El Paso, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe's EIN?
- Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3982247.
- How much revenue does Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe report?
- Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe reported $401,965 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe have?
- CharityIndex grades Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mustard Seed - A Community Cafe (EIN 45-3982247) 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.