Munster Civic Foundation Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Wendy Mis

Phone

2198368810

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Munster Civic Foundation Inc, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $113K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 68% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $129K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

The organization's primary purpose is to improve the quality of life for the residents of Munster, Indiana.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $113,070

The organization's purpose is primarily to improve the quality of life for the public in Munster, Indiana. The organization contributes to town festivals, and provides Christmas decorations and...

The organization's purpose is primarily to improve the quality of life for the public in Munster, Indiana. The organization contributes to town festivals, and provides Christmas decorations and public art for the community.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,098

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $103,324

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $113,422

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $102,117

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $4,633

Program Expenses $113,070

Other Expenses $27,343

TOTAL EXPENSES $129,460

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$113,422	$357,199	-0.7%
Expenses	$129,460	$125,861	+0.0%
Net Income	$-16,038	$231,338	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Chuck Gardiner	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joe Hofferth	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Nellans	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
George Shinkan	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Patricia Abbott	Int Exec Dir	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Westland	Attorney	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Wendy Mis	Sec/Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$113,422	$129,460	$3,033,279	$-16,038
2023	$357,199	$125,861	$2,822,221	$231,338
2022	$130,092	$197,510	$2,584,982	$-67,418
2021	$108,796	$117,204	$3,025,686	$-8,408
2020	$137,265	$49,187	$2,826,968	$88,078
2019	$95,261	$96,648	$2,798,926	$-1,387
2018	$152,429	$81,173	$2,547,920	$71,256