Civic Intelligence

Northwoods Childrens Museum

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 39-1774863

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 10, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.NORTHWOODSCHILDRENSMUSEUM.COM
PO Box 216Eagle River, WI 54521

(715) 479-4623

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

1.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

11th percentile

-57%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-43%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$473,262

Up $60,501 (+15%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$324,050

Down $82,638 (-20%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$149,212

Up $143,139 (+2357%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue94th percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$144,487

Down $108,696 (-43%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$227,125

Down $10,165 (-4.3%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$82,638

Down $98,531 (-620%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth62nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $397,748Liabilities 2010: $26,480Net Assets 2010: $371,2682010Assets 2011: $360,717Liabilities 2011: $25,263Net Assets 2011: $335,4542011Assets 2012: $361,133Liabilities 2012: $26,279Net Assets 2012: $334,8542012Assets 2013: $354,942Liabilities 2013: $26,543Net Assets 2013: $328,3992013Assets 2014: $367,941Liabilities 2014: $15,059Net Assets 2014: $352,8822014Assets 2015: $328,447Liabilities 2015: $32,380Net Assets 2015: $296,0672015Assets 2016: $308,385Liabilities 2016: $52,399Net Assets 2016: $255,9862016Assets 2017: $357,619Liabilities 2017: $33,241Net Assets 2017: $324,3782017Assets 2018: $396,940Liabilities 2018: $6,145Net Assets 2018: $390,7952018Assets 2019: $412,761Liabilities 2019: $6,073Net Assets 2019: $406,6882019Assets 2020: $473,262Liabilities 2020: $149,212Net Assets 2020: $324,0502020Assets 2021: $543,376Liabilities 2021: $152,815Net Assets 2021: $390,5612021Assets 2022: $771,733Liabilities 2022: $360,565Net Assets 2022: $411,1682022Assets 2023: $880,454Liabilities 2023: $402,642Net Assets 2023: $477,8122023Assets 2024: $907,632Liabilities 2024: $350,488Net Assets 2024: $557,1442024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$473,262
Liabilities$149,212
Net Assets$324,050
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $281,0442010Expenses 2011: $252,8392011Expenses 2012: $246,6932012Revenue 2013: $265,474Expenses 2013: $271,928Net Income 2013: -$6,4542013Revenue 2014: $340,811Expenses 2014: $316,330Net Income 2014: $24,4812014Revenue 2015: $277,416Expenses 2015: $334,177Net Income 2015: -$56,7612015Revenue 2016: $284,234Expenses 2016: $324,314Net Income 2016: -$40,0802016Revenue 2017: $306,667Expenses 2017: $238,275Net Income 2017: $68,3922017Revenue 2018: $292,390Expenses 2018: $225,973Net Income 2018: $66,4172018Revenue 2019: $253,183Expenses 2019: $237,290Net Income 2019: $15,8932019Revenue 2020: $144,487Expenses 2020: $227,125Net Income 2020: -$82,6382020Revenue 2021: $267,072Expenses 2021: $200,217Net Income 2021: $66,8552021Revenue 2022: $245,841Expenses 2022: $224,213Net Income 2022: $21,6282022Revenue 2023: $367,419Expenses 2023: $299,874Net Income 2023: $67,5452023Revenue 2024: $407,865Expenses 2024: $325,513Net Income 2024: $82,3522024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$144,487
Expenses$227,125
Net Income-$82,638
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 10, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$168,235
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide a hands on learning environment for children. The exhibits at the museum are designed to teach children about the world around them in a fun and enjoyable manner.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$269,764$262,097▼ $7,667
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$93,979$170,822▲ $76,843
Inventories for Sale or Use$31,574$23,889▼ $7,685
Accounts Receivable$8,600$6,985▼ $1,615
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$6,402$6,472▲ $70
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,442$2,997▲ $555
Total Assets$412,761$473,262▲ $60,501
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$4,671$148,483▲ $143,812
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,402$729▼ $673
Total Liabilities$6,073$149,212▲ $143,139
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$402,847$320,329▼ $82,518
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$3,841$3,721▼ $120
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$406,688$324,050▼ $82,638
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$412,761$473,262▲ $60,501

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$144,648$172,584$317,232
Buildings$79,093$104,257$183,350
Other Land Buildings$20,320$125,608$145,928
Equipment$8,386$23,741$32,127
Land$9,650-$9,650
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Leah Van ZilePresident
Heather JohnsonBoard Member
Lara BarbourBoard Member
Mary MorsBoard Member
Matthew KluetzBoard Member
Renee EwingsBoard Member
Sharon NielsenBoard Member
Kitty SookochoffSecretary
Scott HendersonTreasurer
Amy VanneyVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$69,711
Program Service Revenue
$43,219
Investment Income
$305
Other Revenue
$31,252
All Other Contributions
$69,711
Change in Net Assets
$-82,638
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$155,908
Other Expenses$71,217
Total Fundraising Expense$10,731
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$105,623$21,666$8,125$135,414
Depreciation Depletion$21,987--$21,987
Occupancy$14,974--$14,974
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,674-$13,674
Payroll Taxes$8,143$1,670$626$10,439
Other Employee Benefits$7,843$1,609$603$10,055
Insurance$1,584$2,376-$3,960
Office Expenses$515$1,133$1,377$3,025
All Other Expenses$1,000$1,992-$2,992
Advertising$2,191--$2,191
Other Expenses$1,910$1,578-$1,578
Conferences and Meetings$125--$125
Fees for Services Other-$72-$72
Total Functional Expenses$168,139$48,255$10,731$227,125
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$22,680
Fundraising Direct Expenses$519
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Auction$22,680$22,680$519$22,161
Total Events$22,680$22,680$519$22,161
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sba Eid Loan$141,500
Payroll Liability$6,457
Sales Tax Liability$526
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
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 executive director reviews form 990 before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors review and approve the compensation of all employees.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Northwoods Childrens
EIN
39-1774863
Phone
7154794623
Address
PO BOX 216, EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521

Signing Officer

Name
Leah Van Zile
Title
President
Phone
7154794623
Signed
2021-05-10

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Leah Van Zile
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
REACH & SCHWAIGER LTD CPA'S
Address
320 E PINE ST PO BOX 1717, EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521-1717
Preparer
Elizabeth a Spencer CPA
Phone
7154794300
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS FORM 990 BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF ALL EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$473,262
Liabilities
$149,212
Net assets
$324,050
Revenue
$144,487
Expenses
$227,125
Net income
-$82,638
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.08$3.50$5.57$4.08$3.26$0.82
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.80$4.03$4.78$3.67$3.00$0.68
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.72$3.61$4.11$2.46$2.24$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.43$1.53$3.91$2.67$2.00$0.67
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.73$1.49$3.24$1.44$2.27$0.83
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.13$0.06$4.07$2.53$2.37$0.16
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.97$0.06$3.91$2.92$2.26$0.66
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.58$0.33$3.24$3.07$2.38$0.68
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.08$0.52$2.56$2.84$3.24$0.40
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.28$0.32$2.96$2.77$3.34$0.57
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.68$0.15$3.53$3.41$3.16$0.24
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.55$0.27$3.28$2.65$2.72$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.61$0.26$3.35$2.47
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.61$0.25$3.35$2.53
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.98$0.26$3.71$2.81