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Creative Downtown Appleton Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$102k (2023)

Expenses
$109k (2023)

Total Assets
$67.6k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$101,972
Expenses
$108,686
Net Income
-$6,714
Net Assets
$67,574
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,557
88.8%
Program Services $11,415
11.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,000
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,000
22.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,574
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $67,574
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lyssa King (President) $0 $0 $0
Natalie Klika (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Klister (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kolby Knuth (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Lonsway (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kara Manuel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Vargosko (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Wirth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Heid (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Geiger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Fritz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Madera Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Furman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bri Kapheim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Rehbein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Stephany (Executive Director) $0 $92,728 $2,840

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$128,289
Expenses
$135,498
Net Income
-$7,209
Net Assets
$74,288
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,907
86.5%
Program Services $17,382
13.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,000
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,000
17.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,868
Total Liabilities $6,580
Net Assets $74,288
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lyssa King (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Natalie Klika (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Klister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kolby Knuth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Lison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Lonsway (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kara Manuel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Vargosko (President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Wirth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Heid (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Geiger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Fritz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Madera Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Monica Stage (Director (Left During 2022)) $0 $0 $0
Deb Johnson (Director (Left During 2022)) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Stephany (Executive Director) $0 $91,036 $263

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$172,940
Expenses
$154,896
Net Income
$18,044
Net Assets
$81,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,727
68.7%
Program Services $54,213
31.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,000
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,000
3.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,497
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $81,497
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Johnson Deb (Past President & Director) $0 $0 $0
King Lyssa (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Klika Natalie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Klister Tom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Knuth Kolby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lison Jay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lonsway Steve (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Kara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Olander Aj (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stage Monica (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanderloop Jill (Director (Left During 2021)) $0 $0 $0
Vargosko Laura (President) $0 $0 $0
Wirth Kevin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Balof Audra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allen Madera (Director) $0 $0 $0
Banks Natasha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephany Jennifer (Executive Director) $0 $83,071 $6,383

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$73,320
Expenses
$52,042
Net Income
$21,278
Net Assets
$65,460
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,320
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,000
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,000
11.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $91,583
Total Liabilities $26,123
Net Assets $65,460
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Allen Madera (Director) $0 $0 $0
Banks Natasha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Johnson Deb (President & Director) $0 $0 $0
King Lyssa (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Klika Natalie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Klister Tom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Knuth Kolby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lison Jay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lonsway Steve (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Kara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Olander Aj (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stage Monica (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanderloop Jill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vargosko Laura (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Wirth Kevin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephany Jennifer (Executive Director) $0 $72,595 $763

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$289,233
Expenses
$292,838
Net Income
-$3,605
Net Assets
$44,182
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,165
27.7%
Program Services $209,068
72.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,000
3.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,000
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,185
Total Liabilities $23,003
Net Assets $44,182
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hagee Lynn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanderloop Jill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Johnson Deb (President & Director) $0 $0 $0
King Lyssa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stage Monica (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peterson John (Past President & Director) $0 $0 $0
Wirth Kevin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Banks Natasha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lonsway Steve (Director) $0 $0 $0
Olander Aj (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ver Voort Dale (Director & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Vargosko Laura (Treasurer, Vice President, & Dir) $0 $0 $0
Klika Natalie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Klista Tom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allen Madera (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephany Jennifer (Executive Director) $0 $79,986 $817

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$357,218
Expenses
$347,907
Net Income
$9,311
Net Assets
$47,787
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $199,876
56.0%
Program Services $157,342
44.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,000
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,000
1.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,417
Total Liabilities $4,630
Net Assets $47,787
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hagee Lynn (Secretary And Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanderloop Jill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Johnson Deb (Vice President & Director) $0 $0 $0
King Lyssa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stage Monica (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peterson John (President & Director) $0 $0 $0
Ringgold Elizabeth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Abarray Christine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wirth Kevin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Banks Natasha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lonsway Steve (Director) $0 $0 $0
Olander Aj (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ver Voort Dale (Director & Exec Officer) $0 $0 $0
Vargosko Laura (Treasurer And Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephany Jennifer (Executive Director) $0 $77,782 $963

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$246,192
Expenses
$242,766
Net Income
$3,426
Net Assets
$38,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,340
40.4%
Program Services $146,290
59.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $562
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,000
2.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,979
Total Liabilities $15,503
Net Assets $38,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hagee Lynn (Secretary And Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanderloop Jill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Johnson Deb (Vice President And Director) $0 $0 $0
King Lyssa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stage Monica (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peterson John (Past President And Director) $0 $0 $0
Ringgold Elizabeth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Abaray Christyn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weider Will (President And Director) $0 $0 $0
Wirth Kevin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Banks Natasha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lonsway Steve (Director) $0 $0 $0
Olander Aj (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ver Voort Dale (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Vargosko (Treasurer And Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephany Jennifer (Executive Director) $0 $75,457 $1,463

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,316
Expenses
$212,922
Net Income
$1,394
Net Assets
$35,050
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,821
34.9%
Program Services $139,380
65.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $115
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,000
3.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,000
1.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,292
Total Liabilities $1,242
Net Assets $35,050
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hagee Lynn (Treasurer And Director) $0 $0 $0
Murray Pat (Secretary And Director) $0 $0 $0
Hendrickson John (Past President And Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanderloop Jill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Johnson Deb (Director) $0 $0 $0
King Lyssa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stage Monica (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peterson John (President And Director) $0 $0 $0
Ringgold Elizabeth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Abaray Christyn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weider Will (Vice President And Director) $0 $0 $0
Dukelow Josh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wirth Kevin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Banks Natasha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lonsway Steve (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephany Jennifer (Executive Director) $0 $75,478 $2,762

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$240,449
Expenses
$206,793
Net Income
$33,656
Net Assets
$33,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $164,734
68.5%
Program Services $75,715
31.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,000
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,000
1.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,656
Total Liabilities $15,000
Net Assets $33,656
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greiner Mary (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hagee Lynn (Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0
Murray Pat (Secretary And Director) $0 $0 $0
Hendrickson John (Past President And Director) $0 $0 $0
Kohlbeck Joe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanderloop Jill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rust Angela (Treasurer And Director) $0 $0 $0
Johnson Deb (Director) $0 $0 $0
King Lyssa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stage Monica (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gruner Robyn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peterson John (President And Director) $0 $0 $0
Ringgold Elizabeth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Schneider Sarah (Director) $0 $0 $0
Weider Will (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dukelow Joshua (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wirth Kevin (Vice President And Director) $0 $0 $0
Lonsway Steve (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephany Jennifer (Executive Director) $0 $71,185 $2,763

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