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Joy Engine Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 83-4487295

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Dec 22, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.BLACKBOXFUND.ORG
1100 South 5th Street 317Milwaukee, WI 53204

(414) 214-9998

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.61x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

25th percentile

-1.6%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

91st percentile

103%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$171,697

Up $87,176 (+103%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$67,010

Up $12,973 (+24%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$104,687

Up $74,203 (+243%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Down

$660,563

Down $164,653 (-20%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$670,923

Down $107,443 (-14%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$10,360

Down $57,210 (-122%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2019: $26,661Liabilities 2019: $19,474Net Assets 2019: $7,1872019Assets 2020: $84,521Liabilities 2020: $30,484Net Assets 2020: $54,0372020Assets 2021: $171,697Liabilities 2021: $104,687Net Assets 2021: $67,0102021Assets 2022: $2,702,362Liabilities 2022: $37,281Net Assets 2022: $2,665,0812022Assets 2023: $2,244,657Liabilities 2023: $26,176Net Assets 2023: $2,218,4812023Assets 2024: $2,022,162Liabilities 2024: $26,669Net Assets 2024: $1,995,4932024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$171,697
Liabilities$104,687
Net Assets$67,010
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $277,530Expenses 2019: $270,343Net Income 2019: $7,1872019Revenue 2020: $825,216Expenses 2020: $778,366Net Income 2020: $46,8502020Revenue 2021: $660,563Expenses 2021: $670,923Net Income 2021: -$10,3602021Revenue 2022: $2,870,459Expenses 2022: $272,388Net Income 2022: $2,598,0712022Revenue 2023: $83,962Expenses 2023: $530,562Net Income 2023: -$446,6002023Revenue 2024: $181,262Expenses 2024: $404,250Net Income 2024: -$222,9882024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$660,563
Expenses$670,923
Net Income-$10,360
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Dec 22, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$660,563
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Black box fund, inc. Supports public art, music and performance that inspires, educates and enhances the well-being of our milwaukee communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$72,236$84,241▲ $12,005
Intangible Assets-$84,204-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,535$2,502▼ $9,033
Total Assets$84,521$171,697▲ $87,176
Other Assets Total$750$750→ $0
Liabilities
Grants Payable-$90,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,484$14,687▼ $15,797
Total Liabilities$30,484$104,687▲ $74,203
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$54,037$67,010▲ $12,973
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$54,037$67,010▲ $12,973
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$84,521$171,697▲ $87,176
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay52nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Doug McdonaldPresident
Monique CharlierVice President
Deborah KernBoard Member
Ian AbstonBoard Member
Margaret CzaplewskiSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$654,856
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,390
Other Revenue
$1,317
All Other Contributions
$654,856
Change in Net Assets
$-10,360

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$660,563
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$660,563
Total Revenue per Form 990
$660,563
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$362,506
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$182,606
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$125,811
Total Fundraising Expense$4,860
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$249,824$4,735-$254,559
Grants to Domestic Orgs$182,606--$182,606
Other Salaries and Wages$86,555$23,634$3,730$113,919
Office Expenses$17,132$4,169$258$21,559
Occupancy$13,428$4,536$429$18,393
Fees for Services Management$3,273$14,652-$17,925
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,065-$13,065
Advertising$12,419--$12,419
Fees for Services Legal$301$8,965-$9,266
Payroll Taxes$6,562$1,836$292$8,690
Insurance$3,772$945-$4,717
Other Employee Benefits$2,410$641$151$3,202
Travel$2,893$219-$3,112
Other Expenses$417$324-$324
Interest-$123-$123
Total Functional Expenses$588,090$77,973$4,860$670,923

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$670,923
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$670,923
Total Expenses per Form 990$670,923
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Lynden IncRiver Hills, WI501(c)(3)Nohl Grant$180,000
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Board members deborah kern and margaret caplewski - family relationship. Board members deborah kern and douglas mcdonald - business relationship”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8A

“The board has elected a secretary who will be in charge of taking minutes at all board meetings in the future.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“No committees are authorized to act of behalf of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the 990 and applicable schedules are reviewed and approved by the board of directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement upon joining the board. Board members are required to disclose conflicts, if any, throughout the year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Copies of the 990, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Box Fund Inc
EIN
83-4487295
Phone
4142149998
Address
1100 SOUTH 5TH STREET 317, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204

Signing Officer

Name
Doug Mcdonald
Title
President
Phone
4145599691
Signed
2022-12-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Doug Mcdonald
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Ritz Holman Llp
Address
330 E KILBOURN AVE SUITE 550, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Preparer
Katy L Sommer
Phone
4142711451
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Artist and partner fees: program service expenses 162,561. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 162,561. Subcontractor fees: program service expenses 60,469. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 60,469. Other fees: program service expenses 901. Management and general expenses 835. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,736. Consulting: program service expenses 25,893. Management and general expenses 3,900. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,793.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) of internal revenue code and is classified as other than a private foundation. Management has reviewed all tax positions recognized in previously filed tax returns and those expected to be taken in future tax returns. As of december 31, 2021, the organization had no amounts related to unrecognized income tax benefits and no amounts related to accrued interest and penalties.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$171,697
Liabilities
$104,687
Net assets
$67,010
Revenue
$660,563
Expenses
$670,923
Net income
-$10,360
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.02$0.03$2.00$0.18$0.40$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.24$0.03$2.22$0.08$0.53$0.45
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.70$0.04$2.67$2.87$0.27$2.60
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.10$0.07$0.66$0.67$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.03$0.05$0.83$0.78$0.05
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.02$0.01$0.28$0.27$0.01