Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $6.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 12/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 16-1298671
Organization Overview
Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc, operating under the name Visit Buffalo Niagara, is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Visit Buffalo Niagara employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visit Buffalo Niagara is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Visit Buffalo Niagara generated $6.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MARKET AND PROMOTE THE REGION'S ASSETS AND ATTRACTIONS TO VISITORS OUTSIDE THE BUFFALO NIAGARA REGION AS A CONVENTION, TOURISM AND LEISURE DESTINATION FOR THE ECONOMIC BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARKET AND PROMOTE THE BUFFALO NIAGARA REGION AS A DESTINATION FOR VISITORS TO HOST ANNUAL MEETINGS, CONVENTIONS AND EVENTS.
MARKET AND PROMOTE THE ASSETS AND ATTRACTIONS THE BUFFALO NIAGARA REGION OFFERS AS A DESTINATION FOR VISITORS OUTSIDE OF THE REGION FOR THE ECONOMIC BENEFIT OF THE REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Kaler President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $184,487 |
Michael Even Vice President Sales | 38 | $130,784 | |
David Marzo CFO | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $110,419 |
Edward Healy Vice President Marketing | 40 | $103,402 | |
Cindy Abbott-Letro Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Murphy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wgrz Advertising | 12/30/21 | $116,986 |
Madden Media Advertising | 12/30/21 | $370,467 |
Field Day Advertising | 12/30/21 | $182,500 |
Spectrum Reach Advertising | 12/30/21 | $394,218 |
Media Pros Advertising | 12/30/21 | $175,683 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,070,224 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,070,224 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $91,167 |
| Investment income | $777 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$6,745 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,164,269 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $795,924 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $316,054 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,099,265 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,125 |
| Other employee benefits | $112,628 |
| Payroll taxes | $106,225 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $297,916 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,492,356 |
| Office expenses | $154,583 |
| Information technology | $153,340 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $124,255 |
| Travel | $32,681 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $77,286 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,696 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,005,834 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,378,169 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,537,304 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $271,649 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $166,903 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $40,410 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,394,435 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $692,413 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $226,740 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $147,907 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,067,060 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,327,375 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,394,435 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc has awarded $860,550 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Williamsville, NY PURPOSE: BACK TO BUSINESS PROGRAM | $560,550 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: BACK TO BUSINESS PROGRAM | $300,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Real Estate Board Of New York Inc New York, NY | $13,608,943 | $14,285,773 |
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Of The Chamber Of Commerce Philadelphia, PA | $21,636,489 | $20,955,897 |
The Chamber Of Commerce For Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $17,253,411 | $11,743,354 |
United States Council For International Business New York, NY | $8,377,861 | $9,810,410 |
New Jersey Association Of Realtors Trenton, NJ | $35,262,029 | $9,547,353 |
Long Island Board Of Realtors Inc West Babylon, NY | $32,824,680 | $7,922,994 |
German American Chamber Of Commerce Inc New York, NY | $3,820,432 | $6,890,973 |
Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc Buffalo, NY | $3,394,435 | $6,164,269 |
Lake Placid Chamber Of Commerce Inc Lake Placid, NY | $4,857,333 | $6,938,582 |
Economic Development Council Of Western Massachusetts Inc Springfield, MA | $1,229,213 | $5,047,431 |
Independent Drivers Guild Inc Long Island City, NY | $5,104,857 | $7,835,962 |
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Of Commerce Easton, PA | $3,461,943 | $5,381,256 |