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Surge For Water Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Relief (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.27M (2024)

Expenses
$902k (2024)

Total Assets
$714k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$15.8k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending March
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,274,831
Expenses
$901,843
Net Income
$372,988
Net Assets
$698,274
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,060,024
83.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,087
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $213,720
16.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,933
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $714,113
Total Liabilities $15,839
Net Assets $698,274
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shipa Alva (Executive Director) $77,000 $0 $0
Sarah Lynch (Associate Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Bhagat (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anna Paul (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Channa North Hoffstaed (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Scott Minger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Buekenkamp (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suvai Gunasakeran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Lawrence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Josh Debartolo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$43,652
Expenses
$144,164
Net Income
-$100,512
Net Assets
$305,334
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,525
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $127
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $19,737
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $320,931
Total Liabilities $15,597
Net Assets $305,334
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shipa Alva (Executive Director) $19,737 $0 $0
Sarah Lynch (Associate Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Bhagat (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anna Paul (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Channa North Hoffstaed (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Scott Minger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Buekenkamp (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suvai Gunasakeran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Lawrence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$749,912
Expenses
$721,122
Net Income
$28,790
Net Assets
$401,947
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $814,995
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $428
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$66,548
Sales of Assets $1,037
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,160
9.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,548
3.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $418,902
Total Liabilities $16,955
Net Assets $401,947
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shipa Alva (Executive Director) $65,160 $0 $0
Sarah Lynch (Associate Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Bhagat (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anna Paul (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Channa North Hoffstaed (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Scott Minger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Buekenkamp (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Hall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suvai Gunasakeran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Lawrence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$759,874
Expenses
$660,723
Net Income
$99,151
Net Assets
$391,387
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $792,419
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $229
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$47,114
Sales of Assets $14,340
1.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,700
9.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,292
8.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $402,121
Total Liabilities $10,734
Net Assets $391,387
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shipa Alva (Executive Director) $59,700 $0 $0
Sarah Lynch (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Bhagat (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anna Paul (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Neelam Patel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Channa North Hoffstead (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Howes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Minger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holliday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Buekenkamp (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$497,528
Expenses
$443,741
Net Income
$53,787
Net Assets
$301,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $488,640
98.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10,284
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,396
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,600
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $315,925
Total Liabilities $14,140
Net Assets $301,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shipa Alva (Executive Director) $54,600 $0 $0
Sarah Lynch (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Bhagat (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anna Paul (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Neelam Patel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Channa North Hoffstead (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Howes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Minger (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Holiday (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$496,688
Expenses
$456,046
Net Income
$40,642
Net Assets
$241,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $547,755
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $180
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$51,247
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,955
19.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $246,973
Total Liabilities $5,143
Net Assets $241,830
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shipa Alva (Executive Director) $46,288 $0 $0
Sarah Lynch (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Bhagat (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anna Paul (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Neelam Patel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Channa North Hoffstead (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Howes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$441,503
Expenses
$368,349
Net Income
$73,154
Net Assets
$198,223
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $487,175
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$45,672
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,860
11.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $211,258
Total Liabilities $13,035
Net Assets $198,223
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shilpa Alva (Executive Di) $43,860 $0 $0
Sarah Odde Lynch (Co Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anna Paul (Co Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Murray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Bhagat (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Channa North Hoffstaed (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Long (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Grant Newlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Neelam Patel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$266,858
Expenses
$242,894
Net Income
$23,964
Net Assets
$125,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $251,951
94.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,907
5.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,800
18.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,690
Total Liabilities $1,040
Net Assets $125,650
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shilpa Alva (Executive Di) $43,800 $0 $0
Sarah Odde Lynch (Ass. Exec. D) $0 $0 $0
Anna Paul (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Murray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Bhagat (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Channa North Hoffstaed (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Craig Clarkson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Annie Hauser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Neelam Patel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$166,075
Expenses
$135,516
Net Income
$30,559
Net Assets
$101,686
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,081
92.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,994
7.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,686
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $101,686
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Shilpa Alva (Executive Director) $0 $0
Sarah Odde Lynch (Associate Executive Director) $0 $0
Anna Paul (Secretary) $0 $0
Chris Murray (Treasurer) $0 $0
Trisha Baghat (Director) $0 $0
Craig Clarkson (Director) $0 $0
Annie Hauser (Director) $0 $0
Channa North Hoffstead (Director) $0 $0
Neelam Patel (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$119,379
Expenses
$125,453
Net Income
-$6,074
Net Assets
$71,127
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $128,621
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$9,242
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,127
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $71,127

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$98,226
Expenses
$43,623
Net Income
$54,603
Net Assets
$77,103
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,229
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$18,003
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,103
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $77,103

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