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Direct Gardening Association Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 38-1799290

Nov 01, 2014 to Oct 31, 2015 • Filed on Dec 28, 2015

PO Box 429Lagrange, GA 30241

(706) 845-9085

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.07x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

84th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

35th percentile

-4.2%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Down

$244,125

Down $10,766 (-4.2%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$233,741

Up $19,245 (+9.0%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$10,384

Down $30,011 (-74%) from 2014

Revenue

Up

$155,489

Up $15,747 (+11%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$124,634

Down $5,073 (-3.9%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$30,855

Up $20,820 (+207%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $184,540Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $209,546Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $243,836Liabilities 2013: $44,143Net Assets 2013: $199,6932013Assets 2014: $254,891Liabilities 2014: $40,395Net Assets 2014: $214,4962014Assets 2015: $244,125Liabilities 2015: $10,384Net Assets 2015: $233,7412015Assets 2016: $239,185Liabilities 2016: $14,040Net Assets 2016: $225,1452016Assets 2017: $210,276Liabilities 2017: $10,745Net Assets 2017: $199,5312017Assets 2018: $158,318Liabilities 2018: $4,111Net Assets 2018: $154,2072018

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$244,125
Liabilities$10,384
Net Assets$233,741

Operations Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $169,458Expenses 2011: $155,389Net Income 2011: $14,0692011Revenue 2012: $166,268Expenses 2012: $141,212Net Income 2012: $25,0562012Revenue 2013: $140,087Expenses 2013: $122,406Net Income 2013: $17,6812013Revenue 2014: $139,742Expenses 2014: $129,707Net Income 2014: $10,0352014Revenue 2015: $155,489Expenses 2015: $124,634Net Income 2015: $30,8552015Revenue 2016: $126,717Expenses 2016: $132,459Net Income 2016: -$5,7422016Revenue 2017: $106,260Expenses 2017: $136,628Net Income 2017: -$30,3682017Revenue 2018: $99,126Expenses 2018: $139,712Net Income 2018: -$40,5862018

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$155,489
Expenses$124,634
Net Income$30,855
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2014 to Oct 31, 2015
Signed
Dec 28, 2015
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$160,504
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the general interests of the mail order gardening business. To bbring about a closer understanding and a spirit of mutual cooperation amongst the direct gardening association members. To protect members against unfair and discriminatory legislation at both the state and national level. To warn and protect members agains unfair business practices.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT TWO CONVENTIONS DURING THE YEAR TO PROMOTE NETWORKING AND EDUCATION FOR MEMBERS.--
THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS SURVEYS AND RESEARCH TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO MEAUSRE PERFORMANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SATISFACTION.--
THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS A WEBSITE PROVIDING MEMBERS EXPANDED EXPOSURE TO THE MAILORDER GARDENING CONSUMER BASE.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BROWN GREGPast Preside-$0--
GERRITSEN JIMDirector-$0--
ZUCKERMANDEL MIKEPresident-$0--
CADDELL MARY MCKASKLEDirector-$0--
WELCH POLLYTreasurer-$0--
LIBERIS CLARE1st Vice Pre-$0--
OAKES KENSecretary-$0--
VALDES NOEL2nd Vice Pre-$0--
BALCH LISADirector-$0--
KAPLAN HOWARDDirector-$0--
WATERMAN DAVEDirector-$0--
RICHARDSON KERRYDirector-$0--
BOLLINGER MATTDirector-$0--
DELANEY LINDADirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Direct Gardening Association
EIN
38-1799290
Phone
7068459085
Address
PO BOX 429, LAGRANGE, GA 30241

Signing Officer

Name
Alisa Meggison
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7068459085
Signed
2015-12-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Gay & Joseph CPA Pc
Address
201 CHURCH STREET, LAGRANGE, GA 30240-2711
Preparer
Wesley E Long Jr CPA
Phone
7068847331
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses supplies 234 summer conference 37,585 winter conference 29,173 d&o and liability ins 1,970 bank charges/credit card 3,049 dues and subscriptions 229 email communications 100 graphics 105 miscellaneous 250 public relations 3,694 telephone 1,110 website expense 2,484 total 79,983

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20

Unrealized loss on investments -11,610

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Accounts receivable 3,750 5,500 prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9,577 6,136 total 13,327 11,636

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 40,395 10,384

Form 990-ez, Part III

To promote the general interests of the mail order gardening business. To bbring about a closer understanding and a spirit of mutual cooperation amongst the direct gardening association members. To protect members against unfair and discriminatory legislation at both the state and national level. To warn and protect members agains unfair business practices.

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