CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 391236476 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI

Total Revenue
$565,016
Total Expenses
$544,214
Total Assets
$1,346,969
Net Assets
$1,303,333
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
DEBRA JOHNSON
Phone
7157234461
Tax Period
2024-12-01 to 2025-11-30

CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $565K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $544K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (CVCA) WAS FORMED IN 1976 TO ACCOMPLISH TWO MAIN GOALS: (1) TO SAVE THE OLD MCDONELL MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING FROM DESTRUCTION AND RESTORE IT AS A VENUE FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY IN THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY; AND (2) TO PROVIDE A VENUE AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL ARTISTS, PERFORMERS, WRITERS AND CREATIVE PRODUCERS TO EXPLORE, GROW AND SHARE THEIR TALENTS WITH OTHERS IN THE REGION AND BEYOND. ADDITIONALLY, THE CVCA SEEKS TO BRING IN GIFTED INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS FROM OUTSIDE THE REGION AS WELL WITH THE VISION OF EXPOSING CHIPPEWA VALLEY RESIDENTS TO THE TALENTS OF PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $143,867 Revenue: $168,135

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS WAS EVIDENT IN THE 62 EVENING OR WEEKEND PERFORMANCES, WITH OVER 45% OF THEM SPOTLIGHTING LOCAL PERFORMERS. THESE EVENTS NOT ONLY SHOWCASED THE INCREDIBLE TALENT WITHIN OUR...

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OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS WAS EVIDENT IN THE 62 EVENING OR WEEKEND PERFORMANCES, WITH OVER 45% OF THEM SPOTLIGHTING LOCAL PERFORMERS. THESE EVENTS NOT ONLY SHOWCASED THE INCREDIBLE TALENT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY BUT ALSO BROUGHT US TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE ARTS. ADDITIONALLY, OUR THIRTEEN DAYS OF MATINEE PERFORMANCES DREW SOLID AUDIENCES, FURTHER HIGHLIGHTING THE COMMUNITYS ENTHUSIASM FOR THE ARTS. THESE MATINEE PERFORMANCES BROUGHT MOTORCOACH TOURS FROM WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA AS WELL AS MET A DEMAND FOR WEEKDAY ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS FOR OUR LOCAL SENIORS WITH MANY ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND GROUP HOMES TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET OUT AND ENJOY LIVE THEATER.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,986 Revenue: $6,130

WE ARE PARTICULARLY PROUD OF OUR EFFORTS IN ARTS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. NEARLY 1,000 YOUTH, AGES 5 TO 18, PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE HEYDE CENTER, NURTURING THE NEXT...

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WE ARE PARTICULARLY PROUD OF OUR EFFORTS IN ARTS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. NEARLY 1,000 YOUTH, AGES 5 TO 18, PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE HEYDE CENTER, NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS AND ART ENTHUSIASTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,518 Revenue: $10,437

OUR CENTER ALSO HOSTED 32 DAYS OF SPECIAL EVENTS, FROM BUSINESS PARTIES TO WEDDINGS AND CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE, PROVIDING A SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER IN JOY AND REMEMBRANCE. BEYOND THESE...

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OUR CENTER ALSO HOSTED 32 DAYS OF SPECIAL EVENTS, FROM BUSINESS PARTIES TO WEDDINGS AND CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE, PROVIDING A SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER IN JOY AND REMEMBRANCE. BEYOND THESE MAJOR EVENTS, WE HOSTED BOOK READINGS, VISUAL ART EXHIBITS, SMALLER MEETINGS, AND 13 ARTS CLASSES FOR ADULTS, ENSURING THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE HEYDE CENTER.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $231,769
Program Service Revenue $306,343
Investment Income $25,928
Other Revenue $976
TOTAL REVENUE $565,016

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $187,404
Fundraising Expenses $12,339
Program Expenses $521,469
Other Expenses $344,471
TOTAL EXPENSES $544,214

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $565,016 $458,863 +0.2%
Expenses $544,214 $560,869 0.0%
Net Income $20,802 $-102,006 -1.2%
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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
15
Volunteers
240

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
1
$84,757
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEBRA JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DI 45.00
Officer
$82,288 $2,469 $84,757
CONNIE FREAGON VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HERRIGES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER HOLM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRI HUTSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA KORZENIESKI TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MARTELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN MCILQUHAM SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDI MCCAUSLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN SMASAL PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ROSE WILLI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSS WILSON PAST PRESIDE 1.00
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
2025 $565,016 $544,214 $1,346,969 $20,802
2024 $458,863 $560,869 $1,291,589 $-102,006
2023 $622,943 $540,509 $1,297,026 $82,434
2022 $411,482 $482,546 $1,337,599 $-71,064
2021 $747,526 $417,077 $1,510,823 $330,449
2020 $401,823 $388,034 $1,164,286 $13,789
2019 $433,856 $484,468 $1,055,840 $-50,612
2018 $469,076 $444,703 $1,058,523 $24,373
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