Stark County Convention And Visitors Bureau
- Assets
- $5.4m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Canton, OH
- Founding
- 05/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4985751
Organization Overview
Stark County Convention And Visitors Bureau, operating under the name Visit Canton, is located in Canton, OH. The organization was established in 2016. 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 12/2021, Visit Canton employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Visit Canton 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, Visit Canton generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.8% per year over the past 6 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 2016, Visit Canton has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $2,606,270. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE STARK COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS' BUREAU IS TO ATTRACT AND ENGAGE VISITORS, SERVE AND EDUCATE REGIONAL TOURISIM PARTNERS, AND GENERATE ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR THE COMMUNITY THROUGH TRAVEL AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISIT CANTON'S MISSION IS TO ATTRACT AND ORIENT VISITORS, EDUCATE AND SERVE THE TOURISM INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND ENGAGE IN REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY CONVERSATIONS THAT USE TRAVEL AND TOURISM TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE THE COMMUNITIES OF STARK COUNTY. IN 2021 VISIT CANTON ATTRACTED 346 EVENTS WITH A TOTAL OF 125,222 VISITORS TO THE REGION FOR A TOUR, MEETING, OR EVENT WHICH GENERATED OVER $28,690,929 DOLLARS IN VISITOR SPENDING TO THE COMMUNITY. VISIT CANTON'S MARKETING TRACKED OVER 2,596,271 IMPRESSIONS OVER MULTIPLE PLATFORMS, NOT INCLUDING THE VAST ARRAY OF EARNED MEDIA AND OTHER NON-TRACKABLE MARKETING PLATFORMS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO INVESTED OVER $720,000 IN CULTURAL TOURISM, DESTINATION ENHANCEMENT AND EVENT SUPPORT GRANTS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL VISITOR SPENDING FOR THE REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Allyson Bussey President | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $114,071 |
Chris Nichols Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Edward Murray Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Alexandra Coon Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Lodgson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Graffice Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,026,719 |
| 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 | $1,026,719 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,216,832 |
| Investment income | $38,578 |
| 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 | $4,282,129 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,378,970 |
| 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. | $208,646 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $298,413 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,238 |
| Other employee benefits | $115,576 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,378 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,535 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,696 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,034,915 |
| Office expenses | $18,400 |
| Information technology | $5,714 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,623 |
| Travel | $16,332 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,728 |
| Insurance | $3,756 |
| All other expenses | $36,046 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,482,573 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,589,039 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $804,220 |
| 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 | $42,028 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $121,923 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,843,497 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,400,707 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $449,728 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $216 |
| 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 | $449,944 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,950,763 |
| 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 | $5,400,707 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Stark County Convention And Visitors Bureau has awarded $1,371,370 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Canton, OH PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURAL TOURISM | $1,000,000 |
Canton, OH PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURAL TOURISM | $255,000 |
Canton, OH PURPOSE: MAJOR EXHIBITION GRANT AND ARTS & CULTURAL TOURISM | $25,000 |
Canton, OH PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURAL TOURISM | $25,000 |
North Canton, OH PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURAL TOURISM | $24,900 |
Massillon, OH PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURAL TOURISM | $21,470 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Stark County Convention And Visitors Bureau has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Aultman Health Foundation Group Return Canton, OH PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | $10,000 |
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Independence, OH PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pidc Financing Corp Philadelphia, PA | $6,556,052 | $18,403,713 |
Visit Indy Inc Indianapolis, IN | $20,981,890 | $14,589,218 |
Purchase Area Development District Inc Mayfield, KY | $0 | $14,269,202 |
The Convention And Visitors Bureau Of Greater Cleveland Inc Cleveland, OH | $25,296,918 | $17,425,666 |
Ridc Regional Growth Fund Pittsburgh, PA | $36,670,171 | $9,947,122 |
Columbus Downtown Development Corporation Columbus, OH | $118,710,723 | $12,117,471 |
Delaware County Economic Development Oversight Board Media, PA | $2,255,958 | $10,697,300 |
Metropolitan Detroit Convention & Vistors Bureau Detroit, MI | $36,765,048 | $14,015,809 |
Alleghenies Planning And Development Commission Altoona, PA | $25,721,818 | $9,986,298 |
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation Philadelphia, PA | $11,403,385 | $8,019,397 |
Detroit Economic Growth Corp Detroit, MI | $7,209,211 | $10,420,774 |
Lawrence Economic Development Corporation South Point, OH | $62,339,240 | $9,945,474 |