TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
ESSEX MERCHANTS GROUP INC

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)44 MAIN STREET
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code ESSEX, MA01929

D Employer identification number

37-1572828

E Telephone number

(978) 768-7039

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? PROMOTION OF BUSINESS IN THE TOWN OF ESSEX MASSACHUSETTS: TO PROMOTE ESSEX AS A DESTINATION FOR SHOPPING, DINING, RECREATION AND APPRECIATION OF ITS EXTENSIVE HISTORY, NATURAL BEAUTY AND OPEN SPACE.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 PROMOTION OF BUSINESS IN THE TOWN OF ESSEX MASSACHUSETTS: TO PROMOTE ESSEX AS A DESTINATION FOR SHOPPING, DINING, RECREATION AND APPRECIATION OF ITS EXTENSIVE HISTORY, NATURAL BEAUTY AND OPEN SPACE. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
ROBERT COVIELLO Vice President	1.00	0
SUSAN LUFKIN Treasurer	10.00	0
HEIDI JACKSON DEAN Secretary	1.00	0
ANN TRUDEAU Vice President	1.00	0
DONNA ROY President	20.00	0
GEORGEANN RICHARDS Director	1.00	0
LEE SPENCE Director	1.00	0
BONNIE SCATTERDAY Director	1.00	0
KRISTIN WEISS Director	1.00	0
GAYLE MCKINLEY Director	1.00	0

Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

40b

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.


Name of organization ESSEX MERCHANTS GROUP INC	Employer identification number 37-1572828
Part I	Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)


Name of organization ESSEX MERCHANTS GROUP INC	Employer identification number 37-1572828
Part II	Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1	ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION $23675
Other Expenses.2	SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING $11750
Other Expenses.3	ESSEX ENHANCEMENT $3967
Other Expenses.4	INSURANCE $794
Other Expenses.5	OFFICE EXPENSE $765
Other Expenses.6	CREDIT CARD PROCESSING $731
Other Expenses.7	MEMBERSHIP $730
Other Expenses.8	BOOKKEEPING $375
Other Expenses.9	KIOSK DESIGN $300
Other Expenses.10	MISCELLANEOUS $31

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1

ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION $23675

Other Expenses.2

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING $11750

Other Expenses.3

ESSEX ENHANCEMENT $3967

Other Expenses.4

INSURANCE $794

Other Expenses.5

OFFICE EXPENSE $765

Other Expenses.6

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING $731

Other Expenses.7

MEMBERSHIP $730

Other Expenses.8

BOOKKEEPING $375

Other Expenses.9

KIOSK DESIGN $300

Other Expenses.10

MISCELLANEOUS $31

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	37,669
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	7,255
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3
4	Investment income ...........................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	8,958
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	7,127
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	1,831
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	46,755

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10	700
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	1,075
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	43,118
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	44,893

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	1,862
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	5,669
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	7,531

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Name of organization ESSEX MERCHANTS GROUP INC			Employer identification number 37-1572828
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.