Civic Intelligence

Mels Charities Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 35-2357385

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 14, 2018

Organization ProfileMELSCHARITIES.ORG
885 Badger CircleGrafton, WI 53024

(414) 659-5150

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

70th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$48,000

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.4% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

90th percentile

89%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$117,131

Up $55,109 (+89%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$100,263

Up $39,908 (+66%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$16,868

Up $15,201 (+912%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$275,845

Up $57,520 (+26%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$235,937

Down $15,919 (-6.3%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$39,908

Up $73,439 (+219%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $18,805Liabilities 2015: $1,453Net Assets 2015: $17,3522015Assets 2016: $62,022Liabilities 2016: $1,667Net Assets 2016: $60,3552016Assets 2017: $117,131Liabilities 2017: $16,868Net Assets 2017: $100,2632017Assets 2018: $77,892Liabilities 2018: $1,786Net Assets 2018: $76,1062018Assets 2019: $100,060Liabilities 2019: $2,183Net Assets 2019: $97,8772019Assets 2020: $170,882Liabilities 2020: $32,348Net Assets 2020: $138,5342020Assets 2021: $368,962Liabilities 2021: $8,069Net Assets 2021: $360,8932021Assets 2022: $558,616Liabilities 2022: $7,732Net Assets 2022: $550,8842022Assets 2023: $575,417Liabilities 2023: $13,012Net Assets 2023: $562,4052023Assets 2024: $708,442Liabilities 2024: $21,820Net Assets 2024: $686,6222024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$117,131
Liabilities$16,868
Net Assets$100,263
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $132,303Expenses 2015: $127,190Net Income 2015: $5,1132015Revenue 2016: $218,325Expenses 2016: $251,856Net Income 2016: -$33,5312016Revenue 2017: $275,845Expenses 2017: $235,937Net Income 2017: $39,9082017Revenue 2018: $230,350Expenses 2018: $254,510Net Income 2018: -$24,1602018Revenue 2019: $315,409Expenses 2019: $292,208Net Income 2019: $23,2012019Revenue 2020: $337,361Expenses 2020: $296,704Net Income 2020: $40,6572020Revenue 2021: $532,217Expenses 2021: $331,573Net Income 2021: $200,6442021Revenue 2022: $611,155Expenses 2022: $446,782Net Income 2022: $164,3732022Revenue 2023: $633,329Expenses 2023: $658,857Net Income 2023: -$25,5282023Revenue 2024: $790,177Expenses 2024: $691,577Net Income 2024: $98,6002024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$275,845
Expenses$235,937
Net Income$39,908
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$342,078
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Raise money to support area charities and scholarships.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$52,715$108,126▲ $55,411
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,307$9,005▼ $302
Total Assets$62,022$117,131▲ $55,109
Liabilities
Grants Payable-$15,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,667$1,868▲ $201
Total Liabilities$1,667$16,868▲ $15,201
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$60,355$100,263▲ $39,908
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$60,355$100,263▲ $39,908
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$62,022$117,131▲ $55,109

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$9,005$4,500$13,505
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Thomas StantonExecutive DirectorFT$48,000$48,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Richard PhalenPresident
Tim HorriganVice President
Blaine BergmannDirector
Donald HahnDirector
Ed BublitzDirector
Gene PetersonDirector
Ross RintelmanDirector
Timothy HilgartDirector
Gregory WilterdinkTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$152,042
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$53
Other Revenue
$123,750
All Other Contributions
$152,042
Change in Net Assets
$39,908
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$141,051
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$51,672
Other Expenses$43,214
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$141,051--$141,051
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$48,000$0$48,000
Advertising$0$11,888$0$11,888
Payroll Taxes$0$3,672$0$3,672
Occupancy$0$3,180$0$3,180
Depreciation Depletion$0$2,465$0$2,465
Other Expenses$0$212$0$212
Total Functional Expenses$141,051$94,886$0$235,937
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$189,983
Fundraising Direct Expenses$66,233
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Pig Roast$78,784$78,784$20,795$57,989
Pig Scramble$45,649$45,649$25,772$19,877
Total Events$189,983$189,983$66,233$123,750
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
MEL'S CHARITIES INC
EIN
35-2357385
Phone
4146595150
Address
885 BADGER CIRCLE, GRAFTON, WI 53024

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Stanton
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4146595150
Signed
2018-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas Stanton
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
500

Preparer

Firm
Accounting at Ease LLC
Address
1980 GREEN VALLEY ROAD, GRAFTON, WI 53024
Preparer
Gregory Wilterdink
Phone
2625733031
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The executive board has access to the form 990, and reviews as necessary.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“LICENCES, FEES”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“DUES”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“POSTAGE”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“ADVERTISING”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“OFFICE SUPPLIES”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“PAYROLL TAXES”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“WEBSITE FEES”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$117,131
Liabilities
$16,868
Net assets
$100,263
Revenue
$275,845
Expenses
$235,937
Net income
$39,908
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.08$0.22$6.87$7.90$6.92$0.99
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.75$0.13$5.62$6.33$6.59$0.26
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.59$0.08$5.51$6.11$4.47$1.64
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.69$0.08$3.61$5.32$3.32$2.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.32$1.39$3.37$2.97$0.41
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.02$0.98$3.15$2.92$0.23
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.02$0.76$2.30$2.55$0.24
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.17$1.00$2.76$2.36$0.40
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.02$0.60$2.18$2.52$0.34
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.01$0.17$1.32$1.27$0.05