Visitors Center Inc
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Columbus, IN
- Founding
- 02/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 35-1918822
Organization Overview
Visitors Center Inc is located in Columbus, IN. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Visitors Center Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visitors Center 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 12/2022, Visitors Center Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.6% 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.
Since 2015, Visitors Center Inc has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $544,225. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN THE PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, IN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY. MAINTAINS A VISITORS CENTER TO PROMOTE TOURISM OF THE COUNTY AND PROVIDE FUNDING TO LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Niverson Executive Director - Part Year | Officer | 40 | $31,562 |
Diane Robbins Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jenny Kim President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cindy Waddle Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Al Degner Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Kaiser Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,028,412 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,177 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,052,589 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $159,750 |
| Investment income | $3,463 |
| 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 | $58,140 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,273,942 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $135,000 |
| 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. | $36,591 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,944 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $410,817 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,677 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,684 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,241 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $23 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,715 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,241 |
| Advertising and promotion | $308,901 |
| Office expenses | $34,658 |
| Information technology | $6,533 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,393 |
| Travel | $4,987 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $55,798 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $120,969 |
| Insurance | $19,642 |
| All other expenses | $30,225 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,527,080 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $600 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,895,268 |
| 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 | $57,083 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,849 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $307,356 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $196,028 |
| Total assets | $3,460,184 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,547 |
| 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 | $23,547 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,359,722 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $76,915 |
| 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 | $3,460,184 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Visitors Center Inc has awarded $114,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Columbus, IN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $56,000 |
HOOSIER TRAILS BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $22,417 |
Columbus, IN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $20,583 |
Hope, IN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $8,000 |
Columbus, IN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $7,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Visitors Center Inc has recieved totaling $16,815.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
Heritage Fund Of Bartholomew County Inc Columbus, IN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $6,815 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Milwaukee Economic Development Corp Milwaukee, WI | $129,937,785 | $4,507,113 |
The Center Of Workforce Innovations Inc Valparaiso, IN | $2,958,255 | $14,608,336 |
World Business Chicago Chicago, IL | $9,302,792 | $9,942,081 |
Enlace Chicago Chicago, IL | $7,912,354 | $9,016,287 |
West Central Indiana Economic Development District Inc Terre Haute, IN | $2,629,970 | $4,624,225 |
Common Wealth Development Inc Madison, WI | $16,900,042 | $3,774,568 |
Evansville Vanderburgh County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc Evansville, IN | $5,490,585 | $3,551,749 |
Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp Milwaukee, WI | $23,035,863 | $4,044,506 |
Far South Cdc Chicago, IL | $4,303,074 | $2,694,787 |
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation Milwaukee, WI | $11,140,702 | $4,254,876 |
Wepower Saint Louis, MO | $83,554 | $1,807,746 |
Capitalplus Exchange Corporation Skokie, IL | $2,405,541 | $1,079,242 |