Merrymakers Association is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A6C) the organization is classified as: Bands & Ensembles, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merrymakers Association 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 12/2021, Merrymakers Association generated $420.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $348.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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 IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS BY ENCOURAGING ACTIVE PARTICIPATION, INCREASING SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND SPARKING MEMORIES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS: SENIOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES PROGRAMS: FREE ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOMES. MERRYMAKERS PROVIDED PROGRAMS FOR 161 FACILITIES IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dave Mayer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Grote Treasurer And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pete Hanley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeanie Jones Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandy Parker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Pohlman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $14,062 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $233,201 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $247,263 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,000 |
Investment income | $3,968 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $159,530 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $420,761 |
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. | $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 of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $63,979 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,875 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,088 |
Fees for services: Management | $437 |
Fees for services: Legal | $750 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,432 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,075 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,140 |
Office expenses | $16,758 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,400 |
Travel | $32,397 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,778 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,785 |
All other expenses | $6,354 |
Total functional expenses | $348,484 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $708,505 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $615 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,318 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $805 |
Total assets | $714,243 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,608 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,000 |
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 | $1,248 |
Total liabilities | $28,856 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $685,387 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $714,243 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Merrymakers Association has recieved totaling $2,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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John K And Lynne D Boyer Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
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Ascend Performing Arts Inc Aurora, CO | $644,081 | $1,975,657 |
Troopers Drum And Bugle Corps Inc Casper, WY | $2,220,412 | $1,076,237 |
Iowa High School Music Assn Boone, IA | $289,886 | $704,627 |
Still Water Foundation Durango, CO | $395,161 | $657,315 |
Merrymakers Association Omaha, NE | $714,243 | $420,761 |
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Colorado Bandmasters Association Centennial, CO | $269,939 | $344,539 |
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