CREATIVE DOWNTOWN APPLETON INC

EIN: 471568601 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

APPLETON, WI

Total Revenue
$175,874
Total Expenses
$138,098
Total Assets
$105,350
Net Assets
$105,350
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
JENNIFER STEPHANY
Phone
9209549112
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CREATIVE DOWNTOWN APPLETON INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $176K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $38K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

TO CREATE AND ENHANCE THE CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF DOWNTOWN APPLETON BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY ACCESS TO ARTS, MUSIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $150,298
Program Service Revenue $25,576
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $175,874

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $30,000
Fundraising Expenses $3,900
Program Expenses $124,568
Other Expenses $108,098
TOTAL EXPENSES $138,098

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $175,874 $101,972 +0.7%
Expenses $138,098 $108,686 +0.3%
Net Income $37,776 $-6,714 -6.6%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
4
Volunteers
24

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
6
$100,248
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LYSSA KING PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE KLIKA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM KLISTER TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KOLBY KNUTH SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE LONSWAY VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA VARGOSKO PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD HEID DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GEIGER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MADERA ALLEN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA FURMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRI KAPHEIM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAY HALBROOK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON SEARLES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE LOWNEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONIKA AUSTIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER STEPHANY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer
$0 $3,167 $100,248
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 $175,874 $138,098 $105,350 $37,776
2023 $101,972 $108,686 $67,574 $-6,714
2022 $128,289 $135,498 $80,868 $-7,209
2021 $172,940 $154,896 $81,497 $18,044
2020 $73,320 $52,042 $91,583 $21,278
2019 $289,233 $292,838 $67,185 $-3,605
2018 $357,218 $347,907 $52,417 $9,311
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