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Direct Gardening Association Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 38-1799290

Nov 01, 2016 to Oct 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 20, 2017

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

67th percentile

0.05x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.10x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

9th percentile

-29%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Down

$210,276

Down $28,909 (-12%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$199,531

Down $25,614 (-11%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$10,745

Down $3,295 (-23%) from 2016

Revenue

Down

$106,260

Down $20,457 (-16%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$136,628

Up $4,169 (+3.1%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$30,368

Down $24,626 (-429%) from 2016

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

2017

Assets$210,276
Liabilities$10,745
Net Assets$199,531

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

2017

Revenue$106,260
Expenses$136,628
Net Income-$30,368
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2016 to Oct 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 20, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$135,669
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the general interests of the mail order gardening business. To bring 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 against unfair business practices.

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
MARY MCKASKLE CADDELLDirector-$0--
POLLY WELCHPresident-$0--
KEN OAKES1st Vice Pre-$0--
NOEL VALDESPast Preside-$0--
LISA BALCHDirector-$0--
DAVE WATERMANDirector-$0--
MATT BOLLINGER2nd Vice Pre-$0--
LINDA DELANEYDirector-$0--
ALISA MEGGISONTreasurer-$0--
GREG KEYSecretary-$0--
JOHN BEATYDirector-$0--
STACEY HAINESDirector-$0--
ROB DOOMEDirector-$0--
RICK SCHULTZDirector-$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
2017-11-20
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 8

Other income 284 total 284

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses supplies 59 summer conference 32,897 winter conference 33,494 d&o and liability ins 1,950 bank charges/credit card 3,462 dues and subscriptions 196 internet/web services 3,850 public relations 11,005 telephone 1,093 investment fees 786 total 88,792

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20

Unrealized gain on investments 4,756 rounding -2

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Accounts receivable 5,725 2,000 prepaid expenses and deferred charges 6,065 5,849 total 11,790 7,849

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 14,040 10,745

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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