Nonprofit · EIN 39-1236476
CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2025 | 990 | $565,016 | $544,214 | $20,802 | $1,346,969 | $43,636 | $1,303,333 |
| November 30, 2024 | 990 | $458,863 | $560,869 | -$102,006 | $1,291,589 | $55,244 | $1,236,345 |
| November 30, 2023 | 990 | $622,943 | $540,509 | $82,434 | $1,297,026 | $47,983 | $1,249,043 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $231,769
- Membership dues
- $17,908
- Program service revenue
- $306,343
- Investment income
- $25,928
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10
- Other revenue
- $976
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $82,288
- Other salaries and wages
- $91,580
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $187,404
- Professional fundraising fees
- $12,339
- Accounting fees
- $10,406
- Occupancy
- $27,637
- Depreciation
- $23,328
- Program services (functional)
- $521,469
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,406
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,339
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,291,589
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,346,969
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $43,636
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,303,333
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $236,899
- Publicly traded securities
- $138,054
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $740,510
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $562,823
- Gross unrelated business income
- $99,389
- Gross receipts
- $565,516
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 240
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 45 | $82,288 | $2,469 |
| CONNIE FREAGON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HERRIGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HOLM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI HUTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA KORZENIESKI | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MARTELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN MCILQUHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDI MCCAUSLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SMASAL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ROSE WILLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS WILSON | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended November 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 45 | $74,724 | $2,308 |
| CONNIE FREAGON | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HERRIGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HOLM | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI HUTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MARTELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN MCILQUHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDI MCCAUSLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SMASAL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ROSE WILLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS WILSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $70,756 | $2,309 |
| CONNIE FREAGON | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDI HARBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HEINZ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HERRIGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HOLM | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI HUTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MARTELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN MCILQUHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ROSE WILLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS WILSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3 S HIGH ST CHIPPEWA FALLS WI 5472, CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729-0000
- In care of
- % DEBBRA JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEBRA JOHNSON, 3 SOUTH HIGH STREET, CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729
- Signed the 990
- DEBRA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (715) 723-4461
- Website
- WWW.CVCA.NET
- Return prepared by
- BAUMAN ASSOCIATES LTD
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $143,867 · revenue $168,135
- 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.Expenses $2,986 · revenue $6,130
- 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.Expenses $6,518 · revenue $10,437
- OTHER EXPENSES NOT DIRECTLY ALLOCATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES SUCH AS PUBLICITY ADVERTISING, BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, FACILITY RENTAL COST, AND MEMBER SERVICES/ADMINISTRATION.Expenses $368,098 · revenue $121,641
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in November, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 30, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | November 30, 2024 | April 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | November 30, 2023 | April 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1236476
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- November
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,346,969
- Income (IRS master file)
- $565,516
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | November 2025 | $565,016 | $544,214 | $1,346,969 | IRS |
| 990-T | November 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2024 | $458,863 | $560,869 | $1,291,589 | XML |
| 990-T | November 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2023 | $622,943 | $540,509 | $1,297,026 | XML |
| 990-T | November 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2022 | $411,482 | $482,546 | $1,337,599 | IRS |
| 990-T | November 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | November 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-1236476).
Questions about CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC is 39-1236476.
- Is CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending November 30, 2026) is due April 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 names DEBRA JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,288 (DEBRA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $565,016, expenses of $544,214 and total assets of $1,346,969 at year end.
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