Civic Intelligence

Surge for Water Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 46-2762697

Jan 01, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023 • Filed on Mar 11, 2024

Organization Profilewww.surgeforwater.org
1658 Milwaukee Ave 100-14070Chicago, IL 60647

(443) 629-4432

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-230%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$19,737

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 45.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-23%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-94%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Down

$320,931

Down $97,971 (-23%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$305,334

Down $96,613 (-24%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$15,597

Down $1,358 (-8.0%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$43,652

Down $706,260 (-94%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$144,164

Down $576,958 (-80%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$100,512

Down $129,302 (-449%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $77,103Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $71,127Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $101,686Net Assets 2016: $101,6862016Assets 2017: $126,690Liabilities 2017: $1,040Net Assets 2017: $125,6502017Assets 2018: $211,258Liabilities 2018: $13,035Net Assets 2018: $198,2232018Assets 2019: $246,973Liabilities 2019: $5,143Net Assets 2019: $241,8302019Assets 2020: $315,925Liabilities 2020: $14,140Net Assets 2020: $301,7852020Assets 2021: $402,121Liabilities 2021: $10,734Net Assets 2021: $391,3872021Assets 2022: $418,902Liabilities 2022: $16,955Net Assets 2022: $401,9472022Assets 2023: $320,931Liabilities 2023: $15,597Net Assets 2023: $305,3342023Assets 2024: $714,113Liabilities 2024: $15,839Net Assets 2024: $698,2742024Assets 2025: $945,657Liabilities 2025: $109,667Net Assets 2025: $835,9902025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$320,931
Liabilities$15,597
Net Assets$305,334
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $98,226Expenses 2014: $43,623Net Income 2014: $54,6032014Revenue 2015: $119,379Expenses 2015: $125,453Net Income 2015: -$6,0742015Revenue 2016: $166,075Expenses 2016: $135,516Net Income 2016: $30,5592016Revenue 2017: $266,858Expenses 2017: $242,894Net Income 2017: $23,9642017Revenue 2018: $441,503Expenses 2018: $368,349Net Income 2018: $73,1542018Revenue 2019: $496,688Expenses 2019: $456,046Net Income 2019: $40,6422019Revenue 2020: $497,528Expenses 2020: $443,741Net Income 2020: $53,7872020Revenue 2021: $759,874Expenses 2021: $660,723Net Income 2021: $99,1512021Revenue 2022: $749,912Expenses 2022: $721,122Net Income 2022: $28,7902022Revenue 2023: $43,652Expenses 2023: $144,164Net Income 2023: -$100,5122023Revenue 2024: $1,274,831Expenses 2024: $901,843Net Income 2024: $372,9882024Revenue 2025: $1,463,465Expenses 2025: $1,313,735Net Income 2025: $149,7302025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$43,652
Expenses$144,164
Net Income-$100,512
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023
Signed
Mar 11, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$43,652
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Improve access to clean, safe water education and outreach

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$218,185$209,037▼ $9,148
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$45,673$49,693▲ $4,020
Accounts Receivable$150,044$48,682▼ $101,362
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,000$13,519▲ $8,519
Total Assets$418,902$320,931▼ $97,971
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,955$15,597▼ $1,358
Total Liabilities$16,955$15,597▼ $1,358
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$284,493$230,278▼ $54,215
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$117,454$75,056▼ $42,398
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$401,947$305,334▼ $96,613
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$418,902$320,931▼ $97,971
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Shipa AlvaExecutive DirectorFT$19,737$19,737

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sarah LynchAssociate Board Chair
Channa North-HoffstaedBoard Chair
Chris BuekenkampBoard Member
Emily LawrenceBoard Member
Mary HallBoard Member
Scott MingerBoard Member
Suvai GunasakeranBoard Member
Anna PaulSecretary
Trisha BhagatTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$43,525
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$127
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$43,525
Change in Net Assets
$-100,512
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$70,186
Other Expenses$52,333
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$21,645
Total Fundraising Expense$20,303
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$70,186--$70,186
Fees for Services Other$6,973$1,907$18,218$27,098
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$16,777$2,171$789$19,737
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,068-$9,068
Information Technology-$4,407-$4,407
Other Expenses$216$265$1,236$1,717
Payroll Taxes$1,283$166$60$1,509
Office Expenses-$1,453-$1,453
Advertising-$1,362-$1,362
Insurance-$589-$589
Other Employee Benefits-$399-$399
Total Functional Expenses$95,435$28,426$20,303$144,164
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$70,186

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaGrants to ReceipientsClean Water Projects--$55,686
East Asia and the PacificGrants to ReceipientsClean Water Projects--$14,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B

“Some of the board members review the 990 before issuance”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A

“Process includes review and approval by the board members, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents available upon request, organizations website, and on guidestar.org.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board members and staff are required to annually fill out conflict of interest policies.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Surge for Water Inc
EIN
46-2762697
Phone
4436294432
Address
1658 Milwaukee Ave 100-14070, Chicago, IL 60647

Signing Officer

Name
Shilpa Alva
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4436294432
Signed
2024-03-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Shilpa Alva
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Eccezion
Address
5400 W Elm Street Suite 203, McHenry, IL 60050
Preparer
Cheryden Juergensen
Phone
8153441300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other fees for service Independent Contractors Fundraising Consultant”

Form 990, Part I, Line A

“Filed Pursuant to IRS Rev. Proc. 85-58, 1985-2 C.B. 740”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SOME OF THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE 990 BEFORE ISSUANCE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PROCESS INCLUDES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD MEMBERS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE, AND ON GUIDESTAR.ORG.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY FILL OUT CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Other fees for service Independent Contractors Fundraising Consultant
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Filed Pursuant to IRS Rev. Proc. 85-58, 1985-2 C.B. 740
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$320,931
Liabilities
$15,597
Net assets
$305,334
Revenue
$43,652
Expenses
$144,164
Net income
-$100,512
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.11$0.84$1.46$1.31$0.15
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.71$0.02$0.70$1.27$0.90$0.37
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.02$0.31$0.04$0.14$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.02$0.40$0.75$0.72$0.03
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.40$0.01$0.39$0.76$0.66$0.10
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.01$0.30$0.50$0.44$0.05
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.25$0.01$0.24$0.50$0.46$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.01$0.20$0.44$0.37$0.07
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.27$0.24$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.10$0.17$0.14$0.03
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.12$0.13$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.10$0.04$0.05