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Maine Cheese Guild

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 03-0512096

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 21, 2024

795 Pond RoadSidney, ME 04330

(207) 323-2664

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

89th percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$34,028

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 28.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

95th percentile

85%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

73%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$79,340

Up $36,465 (+85%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$78,158

Up $36,138 (+86%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$1,182

Up $327 (+38%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$118,093

Up $49,664 (+73%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$82,839

Up $32,544 (+65%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$35,254

Up $17,120 (+94%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2023

Assets$79,340
Liabilities$1,182
Net Assets$78,158

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$118,093
Expenses$82,839
Net Income$35,254
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 21, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$152,098
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
Ron DyerFormer Exec DirectorPT$34,028-$34,028
Caroline HammDirector-$3,450-$3,450
Eric RectorTreasurer-$0--
Jean KoonsPresident-$0--
Heather DonahueSecretary-$0--
Holly AkerDirector-$0--
Mark WhitneyDirector-$0--
Beth CalderDirector-$0--
Olivia BarberDirector-$0--
Alexis GodinDirector-$0--
Amy RowbottomDirector-$0--
Irene BurgessExecutive Director-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
ME Cheese Festival$61,699$61,699$20,483$41,216
Total Events$61,699$61,699$34,005$27,694
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
2024-10-21
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 $2428

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1478

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $651

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $498

Other Expenses.1

Grant Expenes $25143

Other Expenses.2

Exec Director Reimbursed Exp $3535

Other Expenses.3

Bank Charges $3496

Other Expenses.4

Educational Workshops $2860

Other Expenses.5

Sales Tax Expense $386

Other Expenses.6

Annual Filing Fee $35

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $15632 Accounts Receivable - Ending $21900

Total Liabilities.1

FICA Payable - Beginning $466 FICA Payable - Ending $358

Total Liabilities.2

Sales Tax Payable - Beginning $105 Sales Tax Payable - Ending $612

Total Liabilities.3

ME WH Payable - Beginning $284 ME WH Payable - Ending $212

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