Surge for Water Inc

EIN: 462762697 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$1,463,465
Total Expenses
$1,313,735
Total Assets
$945,657
Net Assets
$835,990
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Shilpa Alva
Phone
4436294432
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

Surge for Water Inc, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.3M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

Improve access to clean, safe water education and outreach

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,175,455
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $20,666
Other Revenue $267,344
TOTAL REVENUE $1,463,465

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $925,011
Salaries & Benefits $103,173
Fundraising Expenses $95,435
Program Expenses $1,064,651
Other Expenses $285,551
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,313,735

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,463,465 $1,274,831 +0.1%
Expenses $1,313,735 $901,843 +0.5%
Net Income $149,730 $372,988 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$95,000
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Shilpa Alva Executive Director 060.00
Officer
$95,000 $0 $95,000
Sarah Lynch Associate Board Chair 003.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Trisha Bhagat Treasurer 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna Paul Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Channa North-Hoffstaed Board Chair 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Minger Board Member 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Buekenkamp Board Member 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Suvai Gunasakeran Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Lawrence Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Debartolo Board Member 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,463,465 $1,313,735 $945,657 $149,730
2024 $1,274,831 $901,843 $714,113 $372,988
2023 $43,652 $144,164 $320,931 $-100,512
2022 $749,912 $721,122 $418,902 $28,790
2021 $759,874 $660,723 $402,121 $99,151
2020 $497,528 $443,741 $315,925 $53,787
2019 $496,688 $456,046 $246,973 $40,642
2018 $441,503 $368,349 $211,258 $73,154
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