Alpine Helen-White County Convention And Visitors Bureau is located in Helen, GA. The organization was established in 1991. 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 06/2024, Alpine Helen-White County Convention And Visitors Bureau employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alpine Helen-White County Convention And Visitors 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 06/2024, Alpine Helen-White County Convention And Visitors Bureau generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE TOURISM THROUGH ADVERTISING FOR THE GREATER HELEN AND WHITE COUNTY AREA, AND PROVIDE TOURIST INFO THROUGH A WELCOME CENTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTION OF TOURISM & CONVENTIONS THROUGH ADVERTISING AND MEDIA RELATIONS. THE OPERATION OF A WELCOME CENTER IS ALSO OPERATED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO AREA COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Bramlett Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Catherine Cleiman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nita Decker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Josh Luke Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Mccall Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,008,722 |
| 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 | $2,008,722 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $53,586 |
| Investment income | $38,274 |
| 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 | -$992 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,099,596 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $300,483 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $26,087 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,896 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,037 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $218,361 |
| Office expenses | $5,813 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,277 |
| Travel | $2,941 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $46,088 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,784 |
| Insurance | $4,794 |
| All other expenses | $107,400 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,877,554 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $550,270 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $875,672 |
| 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 | $6,500 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,115 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $813,634 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $56,852 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $251,925 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,556,968 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,585 |
| 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 | $36,585 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,507,583 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,800 |
| 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 | $2,556,968 |