Civic Intelligence

Midwest Sign Association

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 31-0909961

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 05, 2020

Organization Profilewww.msassn.org
4128 Woodsly DrBatavia, OH 45103

(513) 753-8664

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.01x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.01x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

89th percentile

27%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$70,265

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.7% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2019

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

$228,127

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$225,590

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$2,537

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

$236,910

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$172,849

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$64,061

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $228,127Liabilities 2019: $2,537Net Assets 2019: $225,5902019Assets 2021: $214,143Liabilities 2021: $1,971Net Assets 2021: $212,1722021Assets 2022: $224,615Liabilities 2022: $1,971Net Assets 2022: $222,6442022Assets 2023: $237,847Liabilities 2023: $1,971Net Assets 2023: $235,8762023Assets 2024: $231,594Liabilities 2024: $2,267Net Assets 2024: $229,3272024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$228,127
Liabilities$2,537
Net Assets$225,590
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2019: $236,910Expenses 2019: $172,849Net Income 2019: $64,0612019Revenue 2021: $122,643Expenses 2021: $119,277Net Income 2021: $3,3662021Revenue 2022: $165,875Expenses 2022: $155,403Net Income 2022: $10,4722022Revenue 2023: $198,189Expenses 2023: $184,957Net Income 2023: $13,2322023Revenue 2024: $189,297Expenses 2024: $195,846Net Income 2024: -$6,5492024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$236,910
Expenses$172,849
Net Income$64,061
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 5, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$380,349
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the general welfare of the sign industry in the Midwest as to the relations of the sign industry with the public it serves and the relations between the members To conceive and inaugurate progressive self-educ programs

To promote the general welfare of the sign industry in the Midwest as to the relations of the sign industry with the public it serves and the relations between the members To conceive and inaugurate progressive self-educ

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$161,529$225,590▲ $64,061
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$142,559$204,612▲ $62,053
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$21,120$23,515▲ $2,395
Total Assets$163,679$228,127▲ $64,448
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,150$2,537▲ $387
Total Liabilities$2,150$2,537▲ $387
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$161,529$225,590▲ $64,061
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$163,679$228,127▲ $64,448
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Dee ScottExec DirectorFT$70,265$70,265

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John YargerPast President
Dan CranniePresident
Tom Amor JrVice President
Andy WasserstromTrustee
Daren BossenbergerTrustee
Emily BamonteTrustee
Jim RedmerTrustee
Neil JeakleTrustee
Todd JohnsonTrustee
Will JohnsonTrustee
John EggersTrusteee
Ryan BradySecretary
Lenny DiasproTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$111,695
Program Service Revenue
$116,294
Investment Income
$8,921
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$785
Change in Net Assets
$64,061
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$89,112
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$77,737
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$70,265--$70,265
Conferences and Meetings$54,309--$54,309
Insurance-$7,702-$7,702
Grants to Domestic Orgs$6,000--$6,000
Payroll Taxes-$5,424-$5,424
Occupancy-$4,800-$4,800
All Other Expenses-$4,399-$4,399
Travel$3,777--$3,777
Pension Plan Contributions-$2,048-$2,048
Other Expenses-$1,512-$1,512
Office Expenses-$1,314-$1,314
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,055-$1,055
Fees for Services Legal-$125-$125
Total Functional Expenses$134,351$38,498$0$172,849
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“As this is a trade association, there are networking and business opportunities between members including officers and directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“As this is a trade association, it does have members”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Per the bylaws of the association, members do elect all members of the governing body”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“All governence decisions are subject to approval by the governing board”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“After return is completed by outside CPA, it is given to the President and Treasurer for review before filing with the IRS”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All organization governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made availble to the public upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Midwest Sign Association
EIN
31-0909961
Phone
5137538664
Address
4128 Woodsly Dr, Batavia, OH 45103

Signing Officer

Name
Dee Scott
Title
Exec Director
Signed
2020-07-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dan Crannie
Formed
1960
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
141
Independent Board Members
141
Employees
1
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Marty Ankenbauer CPA
Address
415 Lagunitas Ave 502, Oakland, CA 94610
Preparer
Marty Ankenbauer
Phone
5133281245
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 3,777, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 OTHER”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1As this is a trade association, there are networking and business opportunities between members including officers and directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2As this is a trade association, it does have members
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Per the bylaws of the association, members do elect all members of the governing body
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4All governence decisions are subject to approval by the governing board
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5After return is completed by outside CPA, it is given to the President and Treasurer for review before filing with the IRS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6All organization governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made availble to the public upon written request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
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Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$228,127
Liabilities
$2,537
Net assets
$225,590
Revenue
$236,910
Expenses
$172,849
Net income
$64,061
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.02$2.29$1.89$1.96$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.02$2.36$1.98$1.85$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.02$2.23$1.66$1.55$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.14$0.02$2.12$1.23$1.19$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.28$0.03$2.26$2.37$1.73$0.64