Sawa-someone A World Away
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Sawa-someone A World Away is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Aurora, Colorado, registered in 2014, with $28,217 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
22172 E Dry Creek Pl, Aurora, CO, 80016 EIN 46-4507361 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$28K
▲ 7.5% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$30K
Net assets
$10K
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
—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 Sawa-someone A World Away— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating4 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 Sawa-someone A World Away: 4 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Sawa-someone A World Away— 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 Sawa-someone A World Away: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 22172 E Dry Creek Pl, Aurora, CO, 80016
- City
- Aurora
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $63K (FY2015) to $28K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-5.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10K
Net assets
$10K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,217▲7.5% | $29,737▲4.9% | $10,485▼12.7% | $10,485▼12.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $26,258▼26.3% | $28,355▼5.1% | $12,005▼14.9% | $12,005▼14.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $35,610▲0.1% | $29,894▼35.3% | $14,102▲68.2% | $14,102▲68.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $35,583▼1.7% | $46,207▼9.2% | $8,386▼55.9% | $8,386▼55.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $36,190▼59.4% | $50,906▼44.1% | $19,010▼43.6% | $19,010▼43.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $89,174▼29.7% | $90,996▼41.7% | $33,726▼5.1% | $33,726▼5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $126,845▼14.2% | $156,148▲29.7% | $35,548▼45.2% | $35,548▼45.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $147,810▲107% | $120,371▲197% | $64,851▲73.3% | $64,851▲73.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $71,463▲14.2% | $40,472▼38.8% | $37,412▲483% | $37,412▲483% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $62,604 | $66,172 | $6,421 | $6,421 | 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 · $55K total
2 grants to Sawa-someone A World Away totaling $55K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Foundation | The building fund and for general support | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Restricted to support the building fund, and general operating support | 2017 | $35,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sawa-someone A World Away a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sawa-someone A World Away is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-4507361, based in Aurora, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sawa-someone A World Away's EIN?
- Sawa-someone A World Away's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-4507361.
- How much revenue does Sawa-someone A World Away report?
- Sawa-someone A World Away reported $28,217 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sawa-someone A World Away have?
- CharityIndex grades Sawa-someone A World Away B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sawa-someone A World Away (EIN 46-4507361) 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.