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Direct Gardening Association Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 38-1799290

Nov 01, 2015 to Oct 31, 2016 • Filed on Dec 02, 2016

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

68th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

31st percentile

-4.5%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

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.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

40th percentile

-2.0%

Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-19%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Down

$239,185

Down $4,940 (-2.0%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$225,145

Down $8,596 (-3.7%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$14,040

Up $3,656 (+35%) from 2015

Revenue

Down

$126,717

Down $28,772 (-19%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$132,459

Up $7,825 (+6.3%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$5,742

Down $36,597 (-119%) from 2015

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

2016

Assets$239,185
Liabilities$14,040
Net Assets$225,145

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

2016

Revenue$126,717
Expenses$132,459
Net Income-$5,742
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2015 to Oct 31, 2016
Signed
Dec 2, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$136,602
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
MIKE ZUCKERMANDELPast Preside-$0--
MARY MCKASKLE CADDELLDirector-$0--
POLLY WELCH1st Vice Pre-$0--
KEN OAKES2nd Vice Pre-$0--
NOEL VALDESPresident-$0--
LISA BALCHDirector-$0--
DAVE WATERMANDirector-$0--
MATT BOLLINGERSecretary-$0--
LINDA DELANEYDirector-$0--
ALISA MEGGISONTreasurer-$0--
GREG KEYDirector-$0--
JOHN BEATYDirector-$0--
STACEY HAINESDirector-$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
2016-12-02
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 757 summer conference 31,485 winter conference 35,405 d&o and liability ins 1,970 bank charges/credit card 3,391 dues and subscriptions 196 email communications 300 graphics 85 internet web - social med 1,860 internet/web services 3,592 membership - social media 3,326 miscellaneous 155 public relations 2,563 telephone 1,090 total 86,175

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20

Unrealized loss on investments -2,854

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Accounts receivable 5,500 5,725 prepaid expenses and deferred charges 6,136 6,065 total 11,636 11,790

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 10,384 14,040

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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