Civic Intelligence

Maine Cheese Guild

EIN 03-0512096 • 501(c)6 • Sidney, ME

Profile

The Guild's mission is to support and encourage the Maine cheesemaking community. We will do this through development of a collective voice to promote Maine cheese and cheesemakers, educate cheese makers and consumers, coordinate resources and share the joy and art of regional cheeses.

795 Pond RoadSidney, ME 04330

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

87th percentile

27%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$13,269

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

90th percentile

42%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

4.4%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$112,726

Up $33,386 (+42%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$866

Down $316 (-27%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$111,860

Up $33,702 (+43%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$123,346

Up $5,253 (+4.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$89,644

Up $6,805 (+8.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$33,702

Down $1,552 (-4.4%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $42,875Liabilities 2022: $855Net Assets 2022: $42,0202022Assets 2023: $79,340Liabilities 2023: $1,182Net Assets 2023: $78,1582023Assets 2024: $112,726Liabilities 2024: $866Net Assets 2024: $111,8602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$112,726
Liabilities$866
Net Assets$111,860

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2022: $68,429Expenses 2022: $50,295Net Income 2022: $18,1342022Revenue 2023: $118,093Expenses 2023: $82,839Net Income 2023: $35,2542023Revenue 2024: $123,346Expenses 2024: $89,644Net Income 2024: $33,7022024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$123,346
Expenses$89,644
Net Income$33,702

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$157,001
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Guild's mission is to support and encourage the Maine cheesemaking community. We will do this through development of a collective voice to promote Maine cheese and cheesemakers, educate cheese makers and consumers, coordinate resources and share the joy and art of regional cheeses.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Education is our primary purpose. The Festival provides consumer education, while the workshop provides professional education to Guild members and non-members. Grants fund our workshops, training and data compiliation about cheese making in Maine and the US.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Irene BurgessExecutive DirectorPT$13,269-$13,269
Ron DyerFormer Exec DirectorPT$12,987-$12,987
Caroline GanderDirector-$1,400-$1,400
Eric RectorTreasurer-$0--
Jean KoonsPresident-$0--
Heather DonahueSecretary-$0--
Holly AkerDirector-$0--
Mark WhitneyVice President-$0--
Beth CalderDirector-$0--
Olivia BarberOutgoing Direc.-$0--
Alexis GodinOutgoing Direc.-$0--
Amy RowbottomOutgoing Direc.-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
ME Cheese Festival$46,890$46,890$17,472$29,418
Total Events$46,890$46,890$32,117$14,773
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Maine Cheese Guild
EIN
03-0512096
Phone
2073232664
Address
795 Pond Road, Sidney, ME 04330

Signing Officer

Name
Irene Burgess
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
MTA Accounting PA
Address
71 High St, Belfast, ME 04915
Preparer
Kali T McCarthy CPA
Phone
2073385012
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $3384

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1752

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $791

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $983

Other Expenses.1

Grant Expenes $47386

Other Expenses.2

Exec Director Reimbursed Exp $2705

Other Expenses.3

Bank Charges $308

Other Expenses.4

Educational Workshops $102

Other Expenses.5

Annual Filing Fee $35

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $21900 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0

Other Assets.1010

Inventories - Beginning $0 Inventories - Ending $1465

Total Liabilities.1

FICA Payable - Beginning $358 FICA Payable - Ending $195

Total Liabilities.2

Sales Tax Payable - Beginning $612 Sales Tax Payable - Ending $621

Total Liabilities.3

ME WH Payable - Beginning $212 ME WH Payable - Ending $31

Total Liabilities.4

FIT Payable - Beginning $0 FIT Payable - Ending $19

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