Californias for Safe Drinking Wate… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Denise Lewis

Phone

9163489100

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Californias for Safe Drinking Water and a Clean and Reliable Water Supply, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

To support a statewide ballot measure that will authorize bonds to fund projects for water supply and quality, watershed, fish, wildlife, water conveyance, and groundwater sustainability and storeage. To gather signatures and educate the public regarding the issue.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,647,993

Completed signatures and requirements to qualify a measure for the 2018 ballot in the State of California. Promoted and advertised for measure.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,921,180

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,921,180

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $40,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,647,993

Other Expenses $3,607,993

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,647,993

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$2,921,180	$1,978,688	+0.5%
Expenses	$3,647,993	$1,243,657	+1.9%
Net Income	$-726,813	$735,031	-2.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

$40,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Gerald Meral	Principal Offic	20.00	Officer	$40,000	$0	$40,000
Denise Lewis	Treasurer	0.00	Officer	$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
2018	$2,921,180	$3,647,993	$8,218	$-726,813

Californias for Safe Drinking Water and a Clean and Reliable Water Supply