Wisconsin Cheese Makers Assn Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (J01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Assn Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Assn Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Assn Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BE THE VOICE OF THE CHEESE INDUSTRY USING THE COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE OF ITS MEMBERS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN THE U.S. CHEESE INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHEESE INDUSTRY CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOWS HELD TO ALLOW MEMBERSEDUCATIONAL INSIGHT INTO PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY.
CHEESE CONTEST - PROMOTES QUALITY CHEESE MANUFACTURING.
INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Umhoefer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $218,857 |
Rebekah Sweeney Senior Director, Programs & Policy | 40 | $147,105 | |
Judy Keller Events Director | 40 | $119,075 | |
Dave Buholzer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Neu Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Siegenthaler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $100,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $110,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $923,490 |
Investment income | $113,239 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,837 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,150,566 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $15,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $271,776 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $514,068 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $67,820 |
Other employee benefits | $73,599 |
Payroll taxes | $45,320 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,128 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,878 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,148 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,109 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $22,068 |
Information technology | $15,449 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51,230 |
Travel | $7,051 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $157,043 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,425 |
Insurance | $2,454 |
All other expenses | $13,214 |
Total functional expenses | $1,405,110 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,461 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,794,304 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $32,023 |
Accounts receivable, net | $37,471 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $349,995 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $57,672 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $386,315 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $57,079 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,729,320 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $197,659 |
Grants payable | $20,560 |
Deferred revenue | $1,417,690 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,635,909 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,997,411 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $96,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,729,320 |
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