Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co
501(c)(12)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Cedaredge, Colorado, registered in 1944, with $161,974 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
17528 Happy Hollow Rd, Cedaredge, CO, 81413 EIN 84-0458460 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2023)
$162K
▼ 2.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$97K
Net assets
$822K
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.
C+
—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 Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co— 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 rating102 mo reserves · +40% 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 Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co: 102 mo reserves · +40% 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 Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $72K (FY2013) to $162K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $123KNet assets $822K
Operating margin
40.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$945K
Total liabilities
$123K
Net assets
$822K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,974▼2.7% | $96,702▲21.8% | $822,054▲8.6% | $945,299▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $166,503▲1.7% | $79,414▲2.5% | $756,782▲13.0% | $889,485▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $163,761▼59.8% | $77,507▼80.6% | $669,693▲14.8% | $811,595▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $407,084▲225% | $399,207▲184% | $583,439▲1.4% | $734,290▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $125,370▲6.1% | $140,747▲21.5% | $575,562▼2.6% | $735,119▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $118,163▼13.9% | $115,823▲91.8% | $590,939▲0.4% | $758,964▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $137,276▲54.5% | $60,376▼47.0% | $588,599▲15.0% | $764,862▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $88,869▲7.7% | $113,832▲26.5% | $511,699▼4.7% | $695,975▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $82,491▲15.2% | $89,997▲42.9% | $536,662▼3.5% | $728,783▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $71,610 | $62,971▼29.4% | $556,288▲0.5% | $763,317▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $89,149 | $553,330 | $761,836 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0458460, based in Cedaredge, Colorado.
- What is Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co's EIN?
- Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0458460.
- How much revenue does Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co report?
- Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co reported $161,974 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co have?
- CharityIndex grades Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co (EIN 84-0458460) 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.