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The Sewing Machine Project Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 26-0248041

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 01, 2024

PO Box 6245Monona, WI 53716

(608) 225-2315

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

9th percentile

-62%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$21,600

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 62.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-52%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$89,168

Down $28,532 (-24%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$88,159

Down $21,241 (-19%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$1,009

Down $7,291 (-88%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$34,408

Down $37,365 (-52%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$55,649

Up $8,098 (+17%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$21,241

Down $45,463 (-188%) 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: $117,700Liabilities 2022: $8,300Net Assets 2022: $109,4002022Assets 2023: $89,168Liabilities 2023: $1,009Net Assets 2023: $88,1592023Assets 2024: $134,610Liabilities 2024: $618Net Assets 2024: $133,9922024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$89,168
Liabilities$1,009
Net Assets$88,159

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $71,773Expenses 2022: $47,551Net Income 2022: $24,2222022Revenue 2023: $34,408Expenses 2023: $55,649Net Income 2023: -$21,2412023Revenue 2024: $91,823Expenses 2024: $45,990Net Income 2024: $45,8332024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$34,408
Expenses$55,649
Net Income-$21,241
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 1, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$34,408
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Sewing Machine Project collects and distributes sewing machines to groups committed to using the machines to provide opportunities to create, learn new skills, build self-confidence, and contribute to their own livelihoods and the well being of their families and communities.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Sewing Machine Project operates on a local and national level offering machines and creative opportunities. We work with nonprofit groups helping people whose lives could be impacted by a sewing machine and who otherwise would not have access to these creative tools. We work with womens shelters, libraries, after school groups as well as many other community building organizations. Currently, we are working with refugee resettlement groups, helping our new neighbors find home in a new land.-$38,824
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Margaret JankowskiProg Director-$21,600-$21,600
Patricia PulvermacherPresident-$0--
Linda SweeneyTreasurer-$0--
Carolyn BenforadoSecretary-$0--
Kim MillerBoard Member-$0--
Christine ThomasBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Sewing Machine Project Inc
EIN
26-0248041
Phone
6082252315
Address
PO Box 6245, Monona, WI 53716

Signing Officer

Name
Margaret Jankowski
Title
Prog Director
Signed
2024-05-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Alliere CPA LLC
Address
1113 W Main Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Preparer
Bonnie J Watson CPA
Phone
6088438361
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $143

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $2722

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $1070

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $3984

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1182

Other Expenses.2

Program Supplies & Expenses $6222

Other Expenses.4

Repairs & Maintenance $725

Other Expenses.5

Trade Shows $579

Other Expenses.6

Card Processing Fees $354

Other Expenses.7

Telephone $300

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $8300 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1009

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