Potosi Foundation Inc is located in Potosi, WI. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Potosi Foundation Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Potosi Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Potosi Foundation Inc generated $67.0k 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 (18.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $313.5k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RESTORE A HISTORIC LANDMARK AND TO RECONNECT THE COMMUNITY TO PART OF ITS HERITAGE. TO DEVELOP A DESTINATION OF HISTORIC AND EDUCATIONAL INTEREST. TO CHANNEL FUNDS INTO ITS MARKETS SERVED TO SUPPORT HISTORIC AND EDUCATION BASED INITIATIVES AS WELL AS CHARITABLE CAUSES, WHICH TRULY MAKE IT A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE CITIZEN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROMOTE AWARENESS OF HERITAGE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RESTORATION OF A HISTORIC LANDMARK, THE POTOSI BREWERY SITE. THIS SITE INCLUDES A NATIONAL BREWERY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY, POTOSI BREWING COMPANY TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM, AND INTERPRETIVE CENTER FOR THE GREAT RIVER ROAD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ron Brey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.19 | $0 |
Gary David Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1.15 | $0 |
Dave Fritz President | OfficerTrustee | 3.85 | $0 |
Mary Alice Schmitz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.19 | $0 |
Casey Trudgeon Director | Trustee | 0.12 | $0 |
Merle Vastine Director | Trustee | 0.19 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $150,190 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$192,484 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,800 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $32,873 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $59,822 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $66,973 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $43,690 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $519 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,182 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,173 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,156 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $91,495 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $43,956 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $69,931 |
Insurance | $12,097 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $313,533 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,000 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,935 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $60,724 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | -$2,648,680 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $31,090 |
Other assets | $84,221 |
Total assets | $2,084,542 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $452,510 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $678,083 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,570,752 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,701,345 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | -$1,616,803 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Potosi Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $15,055.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
United Way Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: Donor Designation for General Support | $15,050 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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