Greater Reading Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Reading, PA
- Founding
- 06/1967
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-1659279
Organization Overview
Greater Reading Convention & Visitors Bureau, operating under the name Pennsylvania's Americana Region, is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Pennsylvania's Americana Region employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennsylvania's Americana Region 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 06/2022, Pennsylvania's Americana Region generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA'S AMERICANA REGION IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE ECONOMY OF PENNSYLVANIA, SPECIFICALLY BERKS COUNTY, BY INCREASING THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM BUSINESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATION OF "BERKS COUNTY" BROCHURES. OVER 125,000 TRAVEL GUIDES WERE PRINTED IN FEBRUARY OF 2022. 37,000 OF THEM WERE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE 6 MONTHS OF THE FISCAL YEAR. 3,000 BREWHAHA BROCHURES WERE DISTRIBUTED
COOPERATIVE ADVERTISING IN OVER 4 TRADE PUBLICATIONS RESULTED IN OVER 8,000 RESPONSES AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION.
PARTICIPATION IN TRAVEL SHOWS: OVER 2 SHOWS PER YEAR ATTENDED TO SELL PEOPLE ON VISITING BERKS COUNTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Crystal Seitz President/executive Direct | Officer | 40 | $168,216 |
Nathan Brant Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Joyce Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Dipiazza Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Hoke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Kraras Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $153,241 |
| 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 | $153,241 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,338,922 |
| Investment income | $1,661 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$176 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,583,431 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $179,636 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $213,285 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,350 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,007 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,730 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,413 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $480,876 |
| Office expenses | $1,991 |
| Information technology | $5,368 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,531 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $695 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $973 |
| Insurance | $4,403 |
| All other expenses | $6,900 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,076,239 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $158,464 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,439,552 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $434 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,598,450 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,975 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $58,975 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,539,475 |
| 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 | $1,598,450 |
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