Greater Columbus Sports & Events Council Inc is located in Columbus, GA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (N70) the organization is classified as: Amateur Sports Competitions, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Greater Columbus Sports & Events Council Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Columbus Sports & Events Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Greater Columbus Sports & Events Council Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 8 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE COLUMBUS, GEORGIA AREA AS A VENUE FOR REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTING EVENTS BY ATTRACTING, RETAINING, AND OPERATING SUCH EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE COLUMBUS SPORTS COUNCIL PROMOTED 85 EVENTS DURING THE YEAR AT 21 DIFFERENT VENUES, WITH OVER 43,620 ATHLETES ATTENDING.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Berard Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Kim Sheek Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Brian Stubbs Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Leila Carr Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Jamie Waters Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Wane Hailes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $918,133 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,899 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $951,032 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $193,665 | 
| Investment income | $13,838 | 
| 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 | $1,158,535 | 
| 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. | $80,872 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,262 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $143,093 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $16,427 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,215 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,245 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $28,970 | 
| Office expenses | $52,670 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,012 | 
| Interest | $3,721 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $336,574 | 
| Insurance | $20,894 | 
| All other expenses | $609,384 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,342,077 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $286,840 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $323,616 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $173,502 | 
| 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 | $9,088 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,650,163 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $3,443,209 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,892 | 
| 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 | $15,892 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,418,149 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,168 | 
| 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 | $3,443,209 |