Civic Intelligence

Milwaukee Bonsai Society Inc

EIN 39-1637797 • 501(c)3 • Milwaukee, WI

Profile

The purpose of mbs shall be the study and appreciation of bonsai. To help members develop horticultural skills, share knowledge and have a keener awareness of nature. Mbs also seeks to foster an increased awareness of the art of bonsai and of the society's activities among the general public of southeastern wisconsin.

PO Box 240822Milwaukee, WI 53224

www.milwaukeebonsai.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

78th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

61st percentile

4.4%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-60%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$196,065

Up $8,227 (+4.4%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$196,065

Up $8,227 (+4.4%) from 2014

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Down

$32,618

Down $48,239 (-60%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$24,698

Up $1,846 (+8.1%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$7,920

Down $50,085 (-86%) from 2014

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth61st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2013: $129,833Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $129,8332013Assets 2014: $187,838Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $187,8382014Assets 2015: $196,065Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $196,0652015

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$196,065
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$196,065
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2013: $132,662Expenses 2013: $18,963Net Income 2013: $113,6992013Revenue 2014: $80,857Expenses 2014: $22,852Net Income 2014: $58,0052014Revenue 2015: $32,618Expenses 2015: $24,698Net Income 2015: $7,9202015

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$32,618
Expenses$24,698
Net Income$7,920
Open 2015 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$196,065
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$196,065
Revenue
$32,618
Expenses
$24,698
Net income
$7,920
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.00$1.96$0.33$0.25$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$0.00$1.88$0.81$0.23$0.58
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.00$1.30$1.33$0.19$1.14
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Sep 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$32,644
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of mbs shall be the study and appreciation of bonsai. To help members develop horticultural skills, share knowledge and have a keener awareness of nature. Mbs also seeks to foster an increased awareness of the art of bonsai and of the society's activities among the general public of southeastern wisconsin.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$183,840$188,577▲ $4,737
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,998$6,874▲ $2,876
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$614-
Total Assets$187,838$196,065▲ $8,227
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$187,838$196,065▲ $8,227
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$187,838$196,065▲ $8,227
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$187,838$196,065▲ $8,227

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$614$102$716
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Greg PolakPresident
John MenzelDirector
Susan LindellDirector
Teri WallDirector
Kris Ziemann1st Vice Pre
Judy Schmidt2nd Vice Pre
Stephen ContneyPast Preside
Julie McneallySecretary
Barbara SweetTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,227
Program Service Revenue
$27,298
Investment Income
$331
Other Revenue
$762
All Other Contributions
$4,227
Change in Net Assets
$7,920
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$24,698
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$1,170--$1,170
Fees for Services Accounting-$619-$619
Office Expenses$560--$560
Depreciation Depletion$409--$409
Insurance$272--$272
Other Expenses$189--$189
Total Functional Expenses$24,079$619$0$24,698
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$448
Fundraising Direct Expenses$26
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
Backup withholding compliance
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The tax return is emailed to board members for review prior to the board meeting. The tax return is discussed at the board meeting prior to the filing of the tax return.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“A handbook with governing policies is available on the organization's website. The treasurer report summary is included in the minutes from the board meetings and is available for review at the general meetings.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Milwaukee Bonsai Society Inc
EIN
39-1637797
Phone
4142999229
Address
PO BOX 240822, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224

Signing Officer

Name
Greg Polak
Title
President
Phone
4142999229
Signed
2016-09-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Greg Polak
Formed
1969
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
80

Preparer

Firm
Andaloro Smith & Krueger Llp
Address
N19 W24400 RIVERWOOD DR SUITE 200, WAUKESHA, WI 53188
Preparer
Michael a Andaloro
Phone
2625442000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The purpose of mbs shall be the study and appreciation of bonsai. To help members develop horticultural skills, share knowledge and have a keener awareness of nature. Mbs also seeks to foster an increased awareness of the art of bonsai and of the society's activities among the general public of southeastern wisconsin.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference 307 total 307”

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