Fort Wayne Allen County Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc

Organization Overview

Fort Wayne Allen County Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc, operating under the name Visit Fort Wayne, is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1992. 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 12/2022, Visit Fort Wayne employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visit Fort Wayne 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 12/2022, Visit Fort Wayne generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 4 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

VISIT FORT WAYNE PROMOTES THE COMMUNITY AS AN EXCEPTIONAL DESTINATION, AND ADVOCATES FOR THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE VISITOR INDUSTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE CORPORATION IS A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO POOL THEIR RESOURCES TO FUND A BROAD-BASED PROMOTION AND SALES EFFORT TO PROMOTE THE HISTORIC, CULTURAL, ARTS, CONVENTION, AND TRADE SHOW ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY. THE CORPORATION PROVIDES THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH BROCHURES AND INFORMATION ON LOCAL ATTRACTIONS, EVENTS, ACTIVITIES OF CHARITABLE GROUPS,ORGANIZATIONS AND FESTIVALS. IT ALSO PROMOTES THE UTILIZATION OF PUBLIC CONVENTION CENTERS, TRADE SHOW HALLS, MUSEUMS, ZOOS, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS. VISIT FORT WAYNE DISSEMINATES INFORMATION TO NEW RESIDENTS AND POTENTIAL RESIDENTS, AND RESPONDS TO GENERAL INQUIRIES CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY'S POPULATION, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH FACILITIES AND GOVERNMENT. THE CORPORATION COLLECTS, PREPARES,PRINTS AND DISSEMINATES HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INFORMATION TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE ASSETS, DESIRABILITY AND LIABILITY OF THE COMMUNITY FOR EITHER A TOURIST OR FUTURE RESIDENT. THE CORPORATION OPERATES A PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER. INFORMATION CLERKS STAFF THE CENTER TO HANDLE THE INQUIRIES OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, NUMEROUS BROCHURES ARE DISTRIBUTED ON BEHALF OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC ATTRACTIONS. SEMINARS, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND PROMOTIONAL LITERATURE ARE PRODUCED TO ENHANCE THE AWARENESS OF THE COMMUNITY. INFORMATION CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED AT VISITFORTWAYNE.COM. NO OTHER ENTITY, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, PERFORMS THESE TASKS. THE CORPORATION CONDUCTS THESE ACTIVITIES DAILY TO THE EXTENT FINANCIAL RESOURCES PERMIT. FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE BASED SOLELY ON CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PUBLIC ENTITIES, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS. NO GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY OR BODY HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE CORPORATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jill Boggs
President &
$121,230
Kristen Guthrie
VP Of Market
$118,549
Daniel O'connell
Former Pres.
$58,378
Tim Beere
Director
$0
Susan Baier
Director
$0
Therese Brown
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,108,011
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$3,108,011
Total Program Service Revenue$254,001
Investment income $6,913
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $19,555
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $16,945
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,405,425

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Fort Wayne Allen County Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc has awarded $36,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SPORTONE PARKVIEW ICEHOUSE

PURPOSE: TOURNAMENT EXPENSE

$17,000

AMERICAN CORNHOLE LLC

PURPOSE: TOURNAMENT EXPENSE

$10,000

LUTHERAN BASKETBALL ASSO OF AMERIC

PURPOSE: TOURNAMENT EXPENSE

$9,000
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