Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Assets
- $8.6m
- Revenue
- $15.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 100
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 02/1942
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-4153118
Organization Overview
Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, operating under the name Experience Columbus, is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1942. 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, Experience Columbus employed 100 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Experience Columbus 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, Experience Columbus generated $15.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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 PROMOTE COLUMBUS, OH AS A SITE FOR CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, TRADE SHOWS & TOURISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONVENTION SALES:SITE VISITS FOR MEETING PROFESSIONALS, REPRESENTING A TOTAL OF 231,653 ROOM NIGHTS IN FUTURE BUSINESS. EXHIBITED AND/OR PARTICIPATED IN NDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS, EVENTS, AND SALES MISSIONS TO GENERATE LEADS FOR FUTURE BUSINESS. THE AVERAGE DAILY RATE (ADR) FOR HOTEL CITYWIDE IS UP 16.5% YOY
MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS:MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS: PUBLIC RELATIONS HOSTED 14 WRITERS AND ISSUED 8 PRESS RELEASES. 541 STORIES WRITTEN FOR TOTAL OF 708,120,837 IMPRESSION. CREATED AND LAUNCHED NEW GIFT GUIDE RESULTONG IN 165,000 UNIQUE VISITORS TO WEB PAGES AS WELL AS LAUNCED FOUR NEW DIGITAL PLATFORMS, INCUDING DIGITAL HOTEL BOOKINGS. 57% INCREASE YOY IN SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS.
SPORTS MARKETING:HOSTED AND BOOKED MANY HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS, INCLUDING THE NCAA DI WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, NCAA MEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, NAGAAA GAY SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES, US SOCCER MEN'S WORLD CUP QUALIFIER, USA VOLLEYBALL AND SEVERAL NCAA REGIONAL EVENTS. THE GREATER COLUMBUS SPORTS COMMISSION'S COMMUNITY CUP BOUNCED BACK WITH MORE THAN 600 PARTICIPANTS FROM 26 COMPANIES COMPETING IN 14 EVENTS. THE SPORTS COMMISSION ALSO CREATED THE COMMUNITY YOUTH CAMP, FOCUSED ON SPORTS SAMPLING FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN. MORE THAN 60 CHILDREN WITH 80% ON SCHOLARSHIP WERE INTRODUCED TO 16 SPORTS AND LIFE LESSONS OVER FOUR DAYS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Ross President/ceo | Officer | 38 | $340,675 |
Dan Williams Chief Sales Officer | Officer | 40 | $195,352 |
Sarah Townes Chief Marketing Officer | Officer | 40 | $193,408 |
Linda Logan President/ceo, Gcsc | Officer | 39 | $178,133 |
Kari Kauffman Chief Destination Experience Officer | 40 | $145,920 | |
Angela Hammond Vp, Sales Operations | 40 | $141,136 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Nwd Investments Llc Rent | 12/30/21 | $827,711 |
Simpleview Llc Database Software Services | 12/30/21 | $183,678 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,159,787 |
| Fundraising events | $52,120 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,904,050 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $828,194 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $22,050 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,944,151 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,553,375 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $25,066 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,584,006 |
| 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. | $368,431 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,108,022 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $82,302 |
| Other employee benefits | $590,006 |
| Payroll taxes | $304,148 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,525 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,185 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,511,427 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,334,469 |
| Office expenses | $188,507 |
| Information technology | $94,564 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $744,068 |
| Travel | $463,269 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $224,719 |
| Interest | $289 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $131,047 |
| Insurance | $23,728 |
| All other expenses | $36,034 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,641,257 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,336,441 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,183,223 |
| 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 | $587,405 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $430,875 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $27,500 |
| Total assets | $8,565,444 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,443,287 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,625 |
| 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 | $3,756 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,012,281 |
| Total liabilities | $2,461,949 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,103,495 |
| 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 | $8,565,444 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau has recieved totaling $12,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Columbus Downtown Development Corporation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP. | $7,500 |
Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation Coraopolis, PA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY MARKETING GRANTS | $5,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Action Committee Of The Lehigh Valley Inc Bethlehem, PA | $24,914,072 | $40,517,893 |
Cincinnati Usa Regional Chamber Cincinnati, OH | $21,203,474 | $18,734,397 |
Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau Columbus, OH | $8,565,444 | $15,584,006 |
Ann Arbor Spark Ann Arbor, MI | $15,665,812 | $11,784,140 |
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 |
Indiana Chamber Of Commerce Inc Indianapolis, IN | $7,894,910 | $10,261,881 |
Greater Indianapolis Chamber Of Commerce Inc Indianapolis, IN | $15,080,070 | $11,498,115 |
Small Business Assoc Of Mich Lansing, MI | $1,798,183 | $7,497,354 |
Ohio Association Of Realtors Columbus, OH | $13,314,743 | $8,037,922 |
Ohio Chamber Of Commerce Columbus, OH | $30,926,421 | $7,246,853 |
Indiana Association Of Realtors Inc Indianapolis, IN | $16,694,252 | $6,642,922 |