S M O O T H Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
S M O O T H Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Maria, California, registered in 1975, with $3,204,641 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
240 Roemer Way, Santa Maria, CA, 93454 EIN 95-3059115 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.2M
▲ 14.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.1M
Net assets
$3.9M
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 S M O O T H 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 rating15 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 S M O O T H Inc: 15 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 S M O O T H 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 S M O O T H Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 240 Roemer Way, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
- City
- Santa Maria
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.8M (FY2013) to $3.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $135KNet assets $3.9M
Operating margin
4.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$135K
Net assets
$3.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,204,641▲14.2% | $3,057,492▲6.7% | $3,921,854▲3.9% | $4,057,147▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,805,769▼3.0% | $2,865,645▲13.1% | $3,774,705▼1.6% | $3,896,203▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,892,150▲16.9% | $2,532,681▲11.8% | $3,834,581▲10.3% | $3,920,154▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,474,733▼17.9% | $2,264,589▼33.3% | $3,475,112▲6.4% | $3,551,415▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,014,943▼11.3% | $3,395,098▲4.8% | $3,264,968▼10.4% | $3,776,940▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,400,504▲13.5% | $3,238,762▲3.4% | $3,645,123▲4.6% | $3,774,217▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,996,197▲3.7% | $3,131,396▲16.5% | $3,483,381▼4.4% | $3,596,163▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,888,540▲17.2% | $2,687,517▲6.5% | $3,643,070▲6.9% | $3,808,293▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,463,591▲3.7% | $2,524,168▲15.5% | $3,408,272▼1.3% | $3,549,767 | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,374,730▼14.4% | $2,184,881▲12.5% | $3,451,452▲5.8% | $3,550,379▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,773,774 | $1,941,339 | $3,261,603 | $3,366,176 | 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 · $2,000 total
1 grant to S M O O T H Inc totaling $2,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Foundation | For general support | 2015 | $2,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is S M O O T H Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. S M O O T H Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3059115, based in Santa Maria, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is S M O O T H Inc's EIN?
- S M O O T H Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3059115.
- How much revenue does S M O O T H Inc report?
- S M O O T H Inc reported $3,204,641 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does S M O O T H Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades S M O O T H Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for S M O O T H Inc (EIN 95-3059115) 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.