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Chocolate City Festivals Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 39-1772431

Sep 01, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018 • Filed on Dec 05, 2018

PO Box 411Burlington, WI 53105

(262) 763-2680

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.06x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

33rd percentile

-3.8%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

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

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-10%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Assets

Down

$111,631

Down $22,610 (-17%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$87,575

Down $22,610 (-21%) from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$24,056

Flat from 2017

Revenue

Down

$419,865

Down $49,002 (-10%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$435,656

Up $7,329 (+1.7%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$15,791

Down $56,331 (-139%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2011: $37,227Liabilities 2011: $15,859Net Assets 2011: $21,3682011Assets 2012: $47,081Liabilities 2012: $63,430Net Assets 2012: -$16,3492012Assets 2013: $49,780Liabilities 2013: $19,012Net Assets 2013: $30,7682013Assets 2014: $77,567Liabilities 2014: $30,362Net Assets 2014: $47,2052014Assets 2015: $62,062Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $62,0622015Assets 2016: $76,571Liabilities 2016: $6,925Net Assets 2016: $69,6462016Assets 2017: $134,241Liabilities 2017: $24,056Net Assets 2017: $110,1852017Assets 2018: $111,631Liabilities 2018: $24,056Net Assets 2018: $87,5752018Assets 2019: $136,995Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $136,9952019Assets 2020: $150,240Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $150,2402020

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$111,631
Liabilities$24,056
Net Assets$87,575

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $421,828Expenses 2011: $423,574Net Income 2011: -$1,7462011Expenses 2012: $431,9672012Revenue 2013: $367,836Expenses 2013: $336,275Net Income 2013: $31,5612013Revenue 2014: $409,653Expenses 2014: $393,216Net Income 2014: $16,4372014Revenue 2015: $426,168Expenses 2015: $404,999Net Income 2015: $21,1692015Revenue 2016: $438,876Expenses 2016: $423,458Net Income 2016: $15,4182016Revenue 2017: $468,867Expenses 2017: $428,327Net Income 2017: $40,5402017Revenue 2018: $419,865Expenses 2018: $435,656Net Income 2018: -$15,7912018Revenue 2019: $463,642Expenses 2019: $454,913Net Income 2019: $8,7292019Revenue 2020: $68,999Expenses 2020: $65,754Net Income 2020: $3,2452020

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$419,865
Expenses$435,656
Net Income-$15,791
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018
Signed
Dec 5, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$419,865
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Operation of a six day festival whose activities serve approximately 100,000 people, that promotes the Burlington area and reinforces the Chocolate City image.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$110,185$87,575▼ $22,610
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$66,500$66,500→ $0
Accounts Receivable$37,000$37,000→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$30,741$8,131▼ $22,610
Total Assets$134,241$111,631▼ $22,610
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,056$24,056→ $0
Total Liabilities$24,056$24,056→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$110,185$87,575▼ $22,610
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$134,241$111,631▼ $22,610

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$66,500-$26,500
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bil ScherrerChairman
Jeff SchmidTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$419,865
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-15,791
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$435,656
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
Other Expenses$423,204$12,452-$12,452
Total Functional Expenses$423,204$12,452$0$435,656
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

The Form 990 is reviewed by the President and Treasurer, and is made available to any board member who wishes to review it.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public during normal business hours at the organizations business office.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chocolate City Festivals Inc
EIN
39-1772431
Address
PO Box 411, Burlington, WI 53105

Signing Officer

Name
Bil Scherrer
Title
Chairman
Phone
2627632680
Signed
2018-12-05
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Richard Zdanowski CPA Inc
Address
141 S Pine Street, Burlington, WI 53105
Preparer
Richard Zdanowski
Phone
2627670222
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