Civic Intelligence

Gruene Merchants Association

EIN 74-2619490 • 501(c)6 • New Braunfels, TX

Profile

Act as a "chamber of commerce"

1601 Hunter RoadNew Braunfels, TX 78130

www.gruenemarketdays.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

21st percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$46,993

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-42%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

-0.4%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$48,972

Down $35,172 (-42%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,317

Up $1,317 from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$47,655

Down $36,489 (-43%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$168,375

Down $745 (-0.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$204,864

Up $33,792 (+20%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$36,489

Down $34,537 (-1769%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2010: $44,352Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $44,3522010Assets 2011: $44,805Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $44,8052011Assets 2012: $45,010Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $45,0102012Assets 2013: $38,792Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $38,7922013Assets 2014: $48,445Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $48,4452014Assets 2015: $46,893Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $46,8932015Assets 2016: $50,049Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $50,0492016Assets 2017: $44,345Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $44,3452017Assets 2018: $44,680Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $44,6802018Assets 2019: $49,297Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $49,2972019Assets 2020: $38,026Liabilities 2020: $250Net Assets 2020: $37,7762020Assets 2021: $67,833Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $67,8332021Assets 2022: $86,096Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $86,0962022Assets 2023: $84,144Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $84,1442023Assets 2024: $48,972Liabilities 2024: $1,317Net Assets 2024: $47,6552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$48,972
Liabilities$1,317
Net Assets$47,655

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $151,337Expenses 2010: $129,290Net Income 2010: $22,0472010Revenue 2011: $147,540Expenses 2011: $147,087Net Income 2011: $4532011Revenue 2012: $153,181Expenses 2012: $152,976Net Income 2012: $2052012Revenue 2013: $149,287Expenses 2013: $155,505Net Income 2013: -$6,2182013Revenue 2014: $121,810Expenses 2014: $112,157Net Income 2014: $9,6532014Revenue 2015: $157,256Expenses 2015: $158,808Net Income 2015: -$1,5522015Revenue 2016: $155,414Expenses 2016: $152,258Net Income 2016: $3,1562016Revenue 2017: $154,401Expenses 2017: $160,105Net Income 2017: -$5,7042017Revenue 2018: $163,713Expenses 2018: $163,378Net Income 2018: $3352018Revenue 2019: $171,331Expenses 2019: $166,714Net Income 2019: $4,6172019Revenue 2020: $134,980Expenses 2020: $146,501Net Income 2020: -$11,5212020Revenue 2021: $168,348Expenses 2021: $138,291Net Income 2021: $30,0572021Revenue 2022: $171,952Expenses 2022: $153,689Net Income 2022: $18,2632022Revenue 2023: $169,120Expenses 2023: $171,072Net Income 2023: -$1,9522023Revenue 2024: $168,375Expenses 2024: $204,864Net Income 2024: -$36,4892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$168,375
Expenses$204,864
Net Income-$36,489

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.01$0.48$1.68$2.05$0.36
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.84$0.00$0.84$1.69$1.71$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.00$0.86$1.72$1.54$0.18
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.68$0.00$0.68$1.68$1.38$0.30
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.38$0.00$0.38$1.35$1.47$0.12
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.49$0.00$0.49$1.71$1.67$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.00$0.45$1.64$1.63$0.00
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.44$0.00$0.44$1.54$1.60$0.06
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.50$0.00$0.50$1.55$1.52$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$1.57$1.59$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.48$1.22$1.12$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$1.49$1.56$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.45$0.00$0.45$1.53$1.53$0.00
2011XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.45$0.00$0.45$1.48$1.47$0.00
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.44$0.00$0.44$1.51$1.29$0.22
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$168,375
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Act as a "chamber of commerce"

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
MARKET DAYS AND THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT HISTORIC TRADITIONS AND PUBLICIZE THE HISTORIC DISTRICT. AN ESTIMATED 70,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATE EACH YEAR.$0$0
SIGNS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS ARE PRODUCED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THE HISTORY OF GRUENE, TX & PROVIDE HISTORIC WALKING TOURS. AN ESTIMATED 600,000 PEOPLE TOUR ANNUALLY.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
EMMA M THRIFTMarket Days CoordinatorPT$46,993-$46,993
RYAN WEINBRANDTVice President-$0--
CECIL EAGERPresident-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gruene Merchants Association
EIN
74-2619490
Phone
8306295077
Address
1601 HUNTER ROAD, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

Signing Officer

Name
Cecil Eager
Title
President
Phone
8306295077
Signed
2025-04-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Adkf Pc
Address
9601 MCALLISTER FREEWAY SUITE 800, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Preparer
Ashley L Brand
Phone
2108291300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: donation. Grantee name: communities in schools of s central texas. Grantee address: 161 s castell ave new braunfels, tx 78130. Date of gift: 12/31/24. Amount given: 2,200. Total to form 990-ez, line 14: 39,592.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 14

Description: depreciation. Amount: 29,728. Description: other expenses. Amount: 9,864.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: advertising. Amount: 32,793. Description: dues & subscriptions. Amount: 1,512. Description: entertainer fee. Amount: 3,400. Description: event permit fees. Amount: 218. Description: insurance. Amount: 2,683. Description: lighting. Amount: 250. Description: miscellaneous expense. Amount: 7,569. Description: office supplies. Amount: 103. Description: payroll taxes. Amount: 3,618. Description: postage and delivery. Amount: 416. Description: sanitation. Amount: 7,430. Description: security. Amount: 5,200. Description: service charge. Amount: 368. Description: signs. Amount: 3,241. Description: storage. Amount: 1,140. Description: telephone. Amount: 1,471. Description: tents. Amount: 4,200. Description: traffic control. Amount: 30,471. Description: trash pick-up. Amount: 2,235. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 108,318.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: other depreciable assets. Beg. Of year amount: 678. End of year amount: 18,135.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: payroll liability. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 1,317.

Raw XML Appendix120 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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