CUP OF EXCELLENCE

EIN: 843799688 501(c)(3) International Affairs

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$951,450
Total Expenses
$737,821
Total Assets
$260,822
Net Assets
$98,063
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
ERWIN MIERISCH
Phone
5032082872
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CUP OF EXCELLENCE, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $951K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $214K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

CUP OF EXCELLENCE (COE) PROVIDES TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR COFFEE PRODUCING COUNTRIES AND IN THE MARKETPLACE. COE EDUCATES SMALLHOLDER COFFEE FARMERS SO THAT THEY CAN ACCESS THE MARKETPLACE WITH HIGHER VALUE COFFEES AND CREATE MORE SUSTAINABLE INCOME FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $47,520
Program Service Revenue $146,471
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $757,459
TOTAL REVENUE $951,450

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $158,733
Fundraising Expenses $41,211
Program Expenses $540,623
Other Expenses $579,088
TOTAL EXPENSES $737,821

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $951,450 $783,253 +0.2%
Expenses $737,821 $785,350 -0.1%
Net Income $213,629 $-2,097 -102.9%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
18

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
4
$75,000
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERWIN MIERISCH EXECUTIVE DI 10.00
Officer
$75,000 $0 $75,000
CORY BUSH BOARD VICE C 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL CERVONE BOARD MEMER 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALECO CHIGOUNIS BOARD MEMBER 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MOORE BOARD MEMBER 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANUSIA NOGUERIA BOARD MEMBER 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS PULPAN BOARD MEMBER 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSIE SPINDLER BOARD MEMBER 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL STEWART BOARD MEMBER 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM TAYLOR BOARD TREASU 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NOELIA VILLALOBOS CHAIRMAN 3.50
Officer 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
2024 $951,450 $737,821 $260,822 $213,629
2023 $783,253 $785,350 $111,730 $-2,097
2022 $779,516 $837,429 $198,279 $-57,913
2021 $658,507 $716,039 $92,837 $-57,532
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