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Nonprofit · EIN 39-0866681

TOPS CLUB INC

Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53207

Financials

$2.9M$4.2M2023$3.1M$3.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TOPS CLUB INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,076,972$3,924,169-$847,197$1,453,104$2,960,080-$1,506,976
December 31, 2023990$2,939,000$4,231,227-$1,292,227$1,700,188$2,681,680-$981,492
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$45,125
Program service revenue
$2,695,714
Investment income
-$12,865
Net gain from sales of assets
-$13,846
Net income from sales of inventory
$298,858
Other revenue
$348,998

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$287,285
Other salaries and wages
$1,287,087
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,919,671
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,226
Accounting fees
$34,626
Occupancy
$55,960
Travel
$26,756
Depreciation
$95,477
Program services (functional)
$3,268,092
Management and general (functional)
$656,077

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,700,188
Total assets, end of year
$1,453,104
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,960,080
Net assets, end of year
-$1,506,976
Land, buildings and equipment
$826,065
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$1,506,976
Gross receipts
$3,227,842
Employees
25
Volunteers
15,000
Year formed
1948
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD DANFORTHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
50$141,515$11,130
KATELYN PETERSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$104,265$8,048
CAROL HOLTZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
40$54,782$0
RANDY GIVANREVENUE OFFICER
Trustee or director
20$19,197$0
KAREN TINLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$8,100$0
DEANNA BIESVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$7,200$0
KATHY BULATBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
20$7,200$0
SANDRA SEIDLITZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD DANFORTHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
50$128,173$10,254
CAROL HOLTZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
40$46,798$0
GINA BRUESKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$18,300$0
BARBARA CADYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
40$9,508$0
DEANNA BIESVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$7,200$0
SANDRA SEIDLITZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$7,200$0
KAREN TINLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$7,200$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4575 S 5TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207-5858
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
2503 Canterbury St, Eugene OR 97404
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICHARD DANFORTH, 4575 SOUTH 5TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Donna J Rova, 2503 Canterbury St, Eugene OR 97404
Signed the 990
RICHARD DANFORD, PRESIDENT
Phone
(414) 482-4620
Website
TOPS.ORG
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE TOPS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE AND EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO HELP AND SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS AS THEY TAKE OFF AND KEEP OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY. OUR VISION IS TO BE THE BEST WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT CHOICE FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES: TOPS MEMBERS MEET WEEKLY IN THOUSANDS OF LOCAL WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT CHAPTERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO WEIGH-IN, LEARN WAYS TO BECOME HEALTHIER (THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED PROGRAMS ABOUT NUTRITION, PROPER PORTION SIZES, FITNESS, SELF-CARE, AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION) AND TO SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE ONE ANOTHER AS THEY MAKE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES TOGETHER. TOPS' GOAL IS TO ENSURE PEOPLE ARE AT THEIR HEALTHIEST AT EVERY WEIGHT. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SEVERAL MEMBER PROGRAMS SUCH AS RETREATS, INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION DAY, AND RECOGNITION AWARDS.
    Expenses $2,554,109 · revenue $2,695,714
  • EDUCATION ACTIVITIES: AS AN APPROVED PROVIDER FOR SUPPORT SERVICES FUNDED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, TOPS CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS JOINT EFFORTS WITH LOCAL AND STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO REACH UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES THROUGH WISEWOMAN AND SIMILAR PROGRAMS. TOPS IS COOPERATING WITH AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER INVESTIGATING THE EFFICACY OF OUR PROGRAM IN A TARGETED STUDY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS FUNDED OVER A MULTI-YEAR GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. TOPS CONTINUES ITS DECADES-LONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITY REASEARCHERS INVESTIGATING THE DISEASE OF OBESITY AND ITS COMORBIDITIES.
    Expenses $303,748
  • FIELD STAFF ACTIVITIES: TOPS HAS NEARLY 400 FIELD STAFF, ALL OF WHOM ARE MEMBERS AND MANY OF WHOM ARE VOLUNTEERS. TOPS HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH THESE DEDICATED MEN AND WOMEN TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICE TO CHAPTERS IN THEIR LOCAL AREAS. THEY ORGANIZE VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSIONS FOR LEADERS AND CHAPTER OFFICERS TO HELP THEM CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE THE VOLUNTEERS IN THEIR WEIGHT-LOSS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EFFORTS. TOPS HEADQUARTERS MAKES AVAILABLE NUMEROUS TOOLS FOR FIELD STAFF SUPPORT, INCLUDING FREE RETREATS, BEST PRACTICES WEBINARS, AND THE LIKE.
    Expenses $410,235 · revenue $50,140

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
39-0866681
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1966
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E60)
Group exemption
5501 (1,268 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,453,104
Income (IRS master file)
$3,227,842

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,076,972$3,924,169$1,453,104XML
990December 2023$2,939,000$4,231,227$1,700,188XML
990December 2022$3,688,012$3,746,304$1,528,490IRS
990December 2021$3,336,938$3,717,277$2,213,905IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Donna J Rova
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 39-0866681).

Questions about TOPS CLUB INC

What is the EIN of TOPS CLUB INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TOPS CLUB INC is 39-0866681.
Is TOPS CLUB INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
Are donations to TOPS CLUB INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does TOPS CLUB 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 TOPS CLUB INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TOPS CLUB INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of TOPS CLUB INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RICHARD DANFORTH.
Who are the officers and directors of TOPS CLUB INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,515 (RICHARD DANFORTH, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does TOPS CLUB INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,076,972, expenses of $3,924,169 and total assets of $1,453,104 at year end.

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    EIN 82-2024884 · SHELBYVILLE, IN · last filed 990-N for 2025
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    EIN 82-4300464 · WINDSOR, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
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    EIN 25-1885725 · WESTFIELD, PA · last filed 990-N for 2025
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    EIN 34-1557964 · AKRON, OH · last filed 990-N for 2024
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    EIN 35-1899740 · CONNERSVILLE, IN · last filed 990-N for 2025
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    EIN 36-4815016 · YAKIMA, WA · last filed 990-N for 2025
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