Decatur Tourism Bureau Inc
- Assets
- $600.8k
- Revenue
- $591.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Decatur, GA
- Founding
- 11/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 26-3883825
Organization Overview
Decatur Tourism Bureau Inc is located in Decatur, GA. The organization was established in 2009. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Decatur Tourism Bureau Inc 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, Decatur Tourism Bureau Inc generated $591.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $518.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.0% 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 DECATUR TOURISM BUREAU, INC. EXISTS TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND VISITORS TO THE CITY OF DECATUR. THE DECATUR TOURISM BOARD ACCOMPLISHES THE MISSION OF PROMOTING TOURISM IN THE CITY OF DECATUR THROUGH THE DECATUR VISITORS CENTER, THE BEACON INFORMATION CENTER, A WEBSITE DEDICATED TO TOURISM, VISITORS, CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS, PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTING CITY OF DECATUR "SHOP, DINE, STAY DECATUR" FOLD OUT MAPS AND OTHER SPECIALTY BROCHURES TO SHOWCASE BUSINESSES AND EVENTS IN THE CITY OF DECATUR, CONTACTING MEETING PLANNERS AND OTHER GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE HOSTING THEIR EVENTS IN CITY OF DECATUR FACILITIES, AND SUPPORTING EXISTING AND FUTURE LOCAL EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DECATUR TOURISM BUREAU, INC.'S ADVERTISING EFFORTS WERE FOCUSED ON PRINT, SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS, INTERNET, AND RADIO DIRECTLY RELATED TO TARGETING VISITORS AND TOURISTS IN THE GREATER ATLANTA AREA AND THE SOUTHEAST AND PROMOTING THE CITY OF DECATUR.
THE DECATUR TOURISM BUREAU, INC. OPERATED THE DECATUR VISITORS CENTER IN FISCAL YEAR 7/1/2021 THROUGH 6/30/2022 AND SPONSORED SEVERAL MAJOR FESTIVALS AND EVENTS INCLUDING THE DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL, THE DECATUR ARTS FESTIVAL/DECATUR WINE FESTIVAL, AMPLIFY MUSIC FESTIVAL, PAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL, AND PLACITA LATINA FESTIVAL ART SHOW AND PARADE. THE TOURISM BUREAU ALSO SPONSORED SEVERAL LOCAL FESTIVALS SOME OF WHICH DREW VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST AND THE NATION INCLUDING LANDLOCKED OYSTER FEST, WEST PONCE MUSIC STROLL, BEACON HILL CONCERT SERIES, AND PORCHFEST. THE HOTELS STAYED FULL DURING THE FESTIVALS. THE TOURISM BUREAU COLLABORATED ON SEVERAL POP UP ART PROJECTS INCLUDING THE DECATUR OUTDOOR SCULPTURE GALLERY, SECRET DOORS, AND THE PAINTING OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOXES BY ARTISTS.
THE DECATUR TOURISM BUREAU, INC. LAUNCHED AN AUTOMATED EVENTS CALENDAR ON THE WEBSITE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF EVENTS DISPLAYED AND PROVIDING VISITORS WITH REAL-TIME, UPDATED CONTENT TO INFLUENCE VISITORS TO STAY LONGER AND COME BACK OFTEN, SUCH AS LIVE MUSIC AND ARTS WORKSHOPS, ALLOWING US TO PROMOTE BEYOND THE LARGE ANNUAL FESTIVALS. THE TOURISM BUREAU PRODUCED A NEW "SHOP, DINE, STAY DECATUR" FOLD OUT MAP, MARKETED THE NEW EVENTS CALENDAR, UPDATED AND REPRINTED SPECIALTY BROCHURES RELATED TO SHOPPING AND DINING, UPDATED THE MAP FOR FOUR DECATUR DOWNTOWN DIRECTIONAL KIOSKS, AND CONTRACTED WITH A LOCAL COMPANY TO DISTRIBUTE THE BROCHURES AND MAPS TO THE ATLANTA DESTINATION MARKET HOTELS. THE TOURISM BUREAU WORKED WITH LOCAL HOTELS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL GIFT BAGS FOR WEDDING ATTENDEES, REUNIONS, AND CONFERENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sherry Jackman Manager | Officer | 20 | $26,546 |
Linda Harris Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Andrea Arnold Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Shakela Ayton Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Neil Dobbs Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Angie Macon Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $581,349 |
| 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 | $581,349 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $129 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $591,759 |
| 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. | $26,546 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,636 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,771 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,095 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,120 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,222 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,983 |
| Advertising and promotion | $117,673 |
| Office expenses | $72,625 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,197 |
| Travel | $1,569 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,168 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,980 |
| Insurance | $1,249 |
| All other expenses | $614 |
| Total functional expenses | $518,292 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $383,164 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $156,044 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $54,617 |
| 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 | $3,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,479 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $600,804 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,530 |
| 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 | $53,530 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $547,274 |
| 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 | $600,804 |
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