Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau

Organization Overview

Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau is located in Carbondale, IL. The organization was established in 1990. 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 06/2023, Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau 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 06/2023, Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau generated $279.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $300.0k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE, MARKET & FACILITATE ACTIVITIES IN & AROUND CARBONDALE DESIGNED TO INCREASE OUT OF TOWN VISITORS. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK TOGETHER WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS & TOURISM PARTNERS TO MARKET CARBONDALE EVENTS & BRING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO THE AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CARBONDALE TOURISM ASSISTED IN THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS BY INCREASING VISITS FROM TOURISTS AND BUSINESS TRAVELERS, GENERATING OVERNIGHT LODGING, FOOD AND BEVERAGE REVENUES, AND INCREASING SHOPPING REVENUES. CARBONDALE TOURISM WAS THE ONLY TOURISM MARKETING ORGANIZATION IN CARBONDALE AND WAS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR MARKETING THE CITY OF CARBONDALE TO VISITORS. IN ADDITION TO PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING MULTIPLE BROCHURES AND GUIDES HIGHLIGHTING CARBONDALES AMENITIES, WE WORKED WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TOURISM PARTNERS TO ASSIST IN THEIR ENDEAVORS TOWARDS THE MARKETING OF THE AREA. CARBONDALE TOURISM PLANED AND EXECUTED COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS, WHILE ALSO WORKING TOWARDS BRINGING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO THE AREA. WE PRODUCED A YEARLY VISITORS GUIDE, OUTDOOR GUIDE, CITY AND CAMPUS MAP, AND OTHER EVENT SPECIFIC PUBLICATIONS. STAFF FOCUS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WAS DISTRIBUTING THE GUIDES TO POTENTIAL TRAVELERS AND VISITORS THROUGH DIRECT MAIL REQUESTS, LEAD GENERATING PUBLICATIONS, LEISURE TRAVEL SHOWS, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EVENTS, AND TOURISM INFORMATION CENTERS. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF FOCUSED ON SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS AS A FORM OF MARKETING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jordan Wren
Exec Director
$21,758
Tyler Dion
Exec Director
$21,160
Rod Sievers
President
$0
Casey Twomey
Vice President
$0
Shane Carsrud
Treasurer
$0
Carolin Harvey
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $279,681
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$279,681
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $7
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 $279,688

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