MELS CHARITIES INC

EIN: 352357385 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Cedarburg, WI

Total Revenue
$633,329
Total Expenses
$658,857
Total Assets
$575,417
Net Assets
$562,405
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
THOMAS STANTON
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MELS CHARITIES INC, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $633K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT AREA CHARITIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $388,942
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $10,981
Other Revenue $233,406
TOTAL REVENUE $633,329

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $407,498
Salaries & Benefits $100,575
Fundraising Expenses $94,549
Program Expenses $494,114
Other Expenses $150,784
TOTAL EXPENSES $658,857

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $633,329 $611,155 +0.0%
Expenses $658,857 $446,782 +0.5%
Net Income $-25,528 $164,373 -1.2%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
200

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
4
$69,339
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THOMAS STANTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$69,339 $0 $69,339
ED TRYGSTAD PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ROSS RINTELMAN DIRECTOR 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY WILTERDINK TREASURER 0.00
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $633,329 $658,857 $575,417 $-25,528
2022 $611,155 $446,782 $558,616 $164,373
2021 $532,217 $331,573 $368,962 $200,644
2020 $337,361 $296,704 $170,882 $40,657
2019 $315,409 $292,208 $100,060 $23,201
2018 $230,350 $254,510 $77,892 $-24,160
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